[BEST KL] (Sr) Financial Analyst - (SG&A Simulation)

L'Oréal; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

L'Oréal in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, is seeking an SG&A Finance Analyst to manage financial metrics, analyze data, and collaborate with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis within a multinational environment. Responsibilities include analyzing actuals, overseeing SG&A activities, and mentoring junior staff. Strong communication skills and business acumen are essential. L'Oréal promotes a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years FP&A experience, focusing on managing operating expenses.
• Proven experience within a multinational company.
• Strong financial, IT, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain SG&A trends and Capex data.
• Collaborate with country stakeholders.
• Assess operational risks and adapt financial statements.
• Conduct thorough analysis of actuals and provide insights.
• Validate expenses including Purchase Orders and T&E expenditures.

Skills

FP&A experience

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Operational focus

Job description

Who we are?
Change is the DNA of L'Oréal; we are constantly leading the beauty industry to go beyond. In 1909, we began as a small store selling hair dye. Today, we have a portfolio of 36 international brands and a global presence in 150 countries. At L'Oréal, there are 6 in-house Business Services Centers supporting the Group. Our L’Oréal Global Business Services provides excellent finance services, improving operational performance, and ensuring world‑class finance services and a catalyst for Finance Process Transformation. We focus on three mindset pillars: DO THE RIGHT THING, DO IT RIGHT, AND DO IT BETTER.

What Will You Do

• Prepare and maintain SG&A trends and Capex data within the financial system.
• Collaborate with country stakeholders to ensure alignment on financial values.
• Assess operational risks and adapt financial statements accordingly.
• Conduct thorough analysis of actuals and provide monthly reporting insights.
• Validate expenses within the system, including Purchase Orders (POs) and Travel & Entertainment (T&E) expenditures.
• Oversee end‑to‑end processes related to SG&A activities.
• Report directly to the Senior SG&A Finance Manager.

In Particular, The SG&A Finance Analyst

• Aligns country budget holders on SG&A key metrics for the country/division.
• Builds trend and budget in the system for SG&A.
• Tracks actual performance and shares monthly analysis identifying risks and opportunities.
• Becomes the subject matter expert on SG&A topics for a specific country/division and/or BN.
• Ensures compliance with internal controls and monitors risks and barriers.
• Independently manages complex market portfolios.
• Mentors junior staff and champions the role.
• Displays strong business acumen for its responsible country, building strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Manages communication/review meetings and builds influencing power with Division Head/country CFO level.
• Leads process optimization projects and problem‑solving initiatives beyond the operational part.

Who We Are Looking For

• Minimum of 3–5 years FP&A experience, focusing on managing operating expenses.
• Proven experience within a multinational company.
• Strong financial, IT, and analytical skills, combined with a solid operational focus.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with stakeholders.

L’Oréal Competencies

• Innovator
• Strategist
• People Developer
• Integrator
• Entrepreneur

L’Oréal is committed to building a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. L’Oréal closely prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.