[ EST KL] Financial Analyst

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, with a mission of providing excellent finance services, improving operational performance, and continuously resulting in world-class finance services and a catalyst for Finance Process Transformation, and delivering top efficient and effective processes whilst maintaining integrity. To transform our vision into reality, we are working on the following 3 mindset pillars: DO THE RIGHT THING, DO IT RIGHT, AND DO IT BETTER.

One of the centers set up in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia-BEST KL (BEST stands for Business Expertise, Services & Technologies)-provides financial services to over 20 L'Oréal markets across North Asia & SAPMENA (South Asia Pacific, Middle East & North Africa) regions.

Why join us?

L'Oréal Malaysia has been recognized as a Top Employer 2024 & 2025 by the Top Employers Institute! - Check it out here!

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 manage complex market portfolios
• Able to mentor junior, be the champion of the role.
• Has strong business acumen for its responsible country, collaboratively builds strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Independently manage the communication/review meeting and build influencing power with Division Head/country CFOs level.
• Beyond the operational part, be able to drive and lead process optimization projects and problem solving.

Who we are looking for

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

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