Cluster Controller

Avon; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Avon seeks a Cluster Controller to serve as the primary finance governance partner for assigned markets. You will ensure accuracy, transparency and integrity of financial reporting, review results, assess risks, and support the control environment.

Work closely with market finance teams, GBS, and global stakeholders to strengthen governance and drive improvement. Responsibilities include reviewing P&L and balance sheet, supporting month-/quarter-/year-end close, and acting as the controllership

Qualifications

• Experience in Finance, Accounting, Audit, Controllership or related field.
• Knowledge of financial reporting, accounting principles and controls.
• Ability to analyze data, identify risks and provide insights.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly P&L and Balance Sheet results for markets.
• Assess accuracy of reported balances and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Provide commentary to support management reporting and close processes.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting activities.
• Act as primary Controllership contact for assigned markets.
• Partner with local finance teams and GBS on governance and controls.
• Monitor and remediate identified risks and control gaps.
• Promote compliance with accounting policies and governance requirements.
• Lead quarterly certification discussions and disclosures.

Skills

Finance governance

Financial reporting

Risk assessment

Internal controls

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Finance/Accounting/Economics degree

Job description

You’ve picked a great time to join Avon. We’re the company that puts purpose, people and relationships at the heart of everything we do. The company that’s 140 years young and only just getting started. As part of the Regent LP family, we’re committed to being the best beauty company for the world by generating a positive environmental, economic and social impact for our communities across the globe.

Role Type

Permanent

What you’ll be doing:

As a Cluster Controller, you will serve as the primary finance governance partner for your assigned markets, helping to ensure the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of financial reporting. You will review financial results, assess reporting and control risks, provide guidance on accounting and policy matters, and support the effectiveness of the overall control environment. Working closely with market finance teams, Global Business Services, and global finance stakeholders, you will play a critical role in strengthening financial governance, supporting compliance, and driving continuous improvement across the organization.

Key responsibilities:

• Reviewing monthly Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet results, identifying key variances, risks, trends, and areas requiring management attention
• Assessing the accuracy and supportability of reported balances and reviewing key balance sheet reconciliations
• Providing financial insights and commentary to support management reporting and close processes
• Supporting accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting activities
• Acting as the primary Controllership contact for assigned markets
• Partnering with local finance teams and GBS teams on accounting, reporting, governance, and control matters
• Identifying, assessing, escalating, and monitoring financial reporting and controllership risks
• Promoting compliance with global accounting policies, procedures, and governance requirements
• Leading quarterly certification discussions and reviewing management representations and disclosures
• Monitoring resolution of identified risks, control concerns, and remediation actions
• Reviewing control assessments and evaluating the financial reporting impact of control deficiencies
• Supporting the maintenance of a strong and effective internal control environment
• Providing guidance on accounting policies and financial reporting requirements
• Reviewing accounting treatment for new business initiatives, products, and sales channels
• Partnering with Technical Accounting and business stakeholders to assess financial reporting implications and associated risks
• Building strong relationships with Finance, FP&A, Internal Controls, Tax, Treasury, and market stakeholders
• Facilitating discussions to resolve accounting, reporting, and control-related issues
• Delivering finance governance and controllership knowledge-sharing sessions when required
• Identifying opportunities to improve governance, reporting quality, and financial processes
• Supporting finance transformation initiatives, standardization efforts, and best practice development across markets

What we’re looking for

• Experience in Finance, Accounting, Audit, Controllership, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting principles, and financial controls
• Experience reviewing financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and reporting processes
• Understanding of financial governance, risk assessment, and internal control frameworks
• Knowledge of accounting policies and financial reporting standards
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify risks, and provide meaningful insights and recommendations
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders across different functions and geographies
• Confidence in challenging financial assumptions and influencing decision-making
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience supporting audits, certifications, compliance activities, or control reviews
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process simplification and standardization
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality outcomes
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken
• Experience within a multinational organization or shared services environment would be an advantage
• Relevant qualification in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline is preferred

What we offer:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness resources and work-life balance support in line with your country practices and Avon purpose aiming to help you live a healthier life, protect you and your dear ones, and ensure you’re at your best.

At Avon, we believe beauty is for everyone and that it’s beautiful to be you. We celebrate our differences, champion self-expression and are committed to inclusion for all. We embrace diversity and individuality to build a culture that represents our communities and enables everyone to bring their best self to work. We also support reasonable adjustments both within our recruitment process and job design when required to empower you to work in a way that works for you.

We inform that in accordance with the requirements of the on Whistleblower Protection Act of June 14, 2024(government gazette of 2024, item 928), each Avon company in Poland has implemented a Procedure for Reporting Irregularities and Subsequent Actions.

The full text of the procedure for each company, containing information about reporting methods, is available here.