Brand Controller - Categorie Protette L. 68 / 99

Abile job; Milano; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading cosmetics and beauty firm is seeking a candidate to manage the P&L of several brands in Milan. The ideal candidate will work closely with management to meet sales and profit targets and will have a strong background in financial control. Key activities include overseeing budgeting, tracking turnover, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. A preference for candidates with CIMA/ACA qualifications is noted.

Mansioni

• Proactively manage the P&L of several brands.
• Ensure all aspects of the business are controlled to meet sales/profit targets.
• Track turnover in conjunction with Commercial teams.
• Control operating expenses to maximize marketing ROI.
• Manage month-end accounting processes and reporting.

Conoscenze

Results driven

Strategic thinker

Strong organization skills

Good communication skills

Excel skills

PowerPoint skills

Formazione

CIMA / ACA Preferred Qualification

Strumenti

SAP

Business Intelligence tools

Descrizione del lavoro

One of the world’s leading groups in the cosmetics and beauty industry, with a portfolio of brands ranging from luxury to mass market. Present in over 150 countries, it constantly invests in research and innovation to develop cutting-edge products in skincare, make-up, haircare, and fragrances. Its mission is to offer personalized beauty for everyone, embracing the diversity of cultures, styles, and needs, with a growing focus on sustainability and social responsibility.

To own and proactively manage the P&L of several brands, working closely with the brand General Management,

to enable sales and profit objectives are reached.

Key Activities and Responsibilities :

• Working closely with the General Managers and Divisional Director of Financial Control to ensure all aspects of the business are properly controlled and sales / profit targets met.
• Challenge all the lines of the P&L with a Business vision / approach showing solutions and leadership where required
• Detailed tracking of turnover in conjunction with the Commercial teams and Commercial Controller
• Working with key stakeholders to support initiatives to drive sales
• Work closely with Key stakeholders to ensure accurate forecasting of sales (client / product / promotion mix)
• Close control of all Operating Expenses and Maximise Return on Investment of Marketing Investments
• Identify and discuss budgets risks and opportunities
• Ensure the respect of procedures and best practices of Internal Control
• Management of month end management accounting process
• Management reporting to head office in Paris, Divisional Management and Marketing teams
• Line Management Responsibility for one direct report
• Key member of the management committee which helps to plan and strategise the brand’s long term development.
• CIMA / ACA Preferred Qualification
• Results driven
• Strategic thinker
• Strong organisation skills
• Good communication skills
• Excellent Excel Skills, Good use of PowerPoint
• SAP + BW experience or other accounting / business intelligence experience desirable