Loreal Internships – Marketing Controller

Job Description:

Be responsible for supporting the Brand Marketing Director and Finance Director/Head of Finance to help in the delivery of the Marketing Costs as per target. The Marketing Controller will act as a business partner to support the Marketing Team through budget management and a strong focus on internal control and return on investment, making sure we allocate investments accurately and correctly.

Job Responsibilities:

• Follow-up through the use of the accounting system, budget systems and meetings, of marketing and education budgets for the relevant product categories.
• Challenge marketing and education expenditure efficiencies
• Assisting the Finance Director/Brand Head of Finance and the Finance team in standard L’Oréal monthly reporting
• Participate in various Divisional projects
• Provide Financial support and guidance to the Marketing teams
• Identify and inform the Brand Marketing Director and Finance lead of the Marketing Expenses related risks & opportunities
• Prepare monthly Financial and Management Reporting to Divisional & Corporate Management as well as to Head Office in Paris
• Ad hoc projects to improve controls / reporting
• Management of specific balance sheet lines under your accountability
• Create financial trends and budgets in line with brand strategy
• Ensure controls are maintained in line with L’Oréal’s group standards and support with year end external audit
• Provide ad hoc analysis on specific topics of focus for brand and division management

Job Requirements:

• Degree Qualification
• Excellent analytical skills
• Outstanding rigour and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential as the role involves close liaison with the Marketing team
• The candidate should be studying towards CIMA or equivalent
• Experience preferably within a consumer driven and fast past environment
• Highly organised with prioritisation skills and strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Highly numerate – strong analytically and good commercial acumen
• Flexibility for an international career is desired but not essential
• Strong presentation/communication skills with the ability to influence and inspire
• Financial knowledge and experience in managing a P&L and building Budgets and Trends
• Strong organisational skills

Job Details:

Company: L’Oreal

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Bristol, GB

Application Deadline: N/A

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