[Travel Retail APAC] - Finance Controller

L'Oréal; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational cosmetics company in Singapore is seeking a Financial Controller to lead financial performance and profitability analysis. This role involves forecasting, financial reporting, and analyzing profitability across multiple business units. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and strong analytical skills. This position offers an opportunity to influence key financial decisions within the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Finance, FP&A, controlling.
• Experience in P&L ownership and profitability reporting is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional decisions through data.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial performance and profitability analysis across business units.
• Prepare regular trend reporting and analysis.
• Analyze ROI on promotions and key marketing initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to details

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Reporting to the Finance Performance & Analytics Manager, the Financial Controller will lead financial performance and profitability analysis across multiple business units. Leading forecast valorization and end-to-end financial reporting processes, analyzing product and promotional profitability, identifying strategic opportunities, and delivering actionable insights to support investment decisions across sales, margin, and innovations.

Key Responsibilities

Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Valorization of monthly forecast, comparison of forecast vs. trend/budget
• Preparation of forecast reporting for brand finance managers & business teams’ review
  
  

Launches & Products Profitability Analysis

• Conduct launch sizing and profitability analysis, post-launch monitoring
• Evaluate product margins by category & region to identify risks and opportunities
• Leverage Group Financial tools (Launches tracker, closing, etc.) to provide valuable insights on product margin, launches contribution to growth and gross margin
  
  

Investment ROI Analysis

• Analyze ROI on promotions, campaigns, media, and other key marketing initiatives
• Support development of strategies to improve cost efficiency and profitability
• Provide recommendations to improve financial performance
  
  

Financial Reporting & Insights

• Prepare regular trend reporting & analysis with insights tailored to business needs
• Maintain tracking of financial data aligned with commercial strategy and DMI directions (CIV)
• Ad-hoc financial reports & analysis
  
  

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or Finance, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Finance, FP&A, controlling; prior experience in P&L ownership and profitability reporting is a plus
• Advanced Excel and/or Power BI capabilities
• Demonstrated experience influencing cross-functional decisions through data
• Strong analytical skills, attention to details, problem-solving skills
• Proactive, ability to work independently