Senior Manager- Finance Controller

Who We Are

L’Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted itself solely to ‘Create beauty that moves the world’; it is now the industry world leader with €42 billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet.

At L’Oréal Research & Innovation we are pushing the boundaries of Science & Tech. We invest heavily in cutting-edge research, leveraging advanced technologies to understand skin, hair, and microbiome, while discovering new active ingredients and launching outperforming formulas. Our 4,100 L'Oréal R&I experts leverage Science & Technology to invent safe, trustable, sustainable & responsible beauty products and experiences that will change people’s lives.

A Day in the Life

Responsibilities

As our Finance Controller based in Mumbai, you will act as the key financial co-pilot to the R&I business unit, driving strategic decision-making and performance. Your core responsibilities include:

• Financial Stewardship & Closings: Lead and guarantee the accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and yearly closings for the R&I BU. Drive precise tracking of Capital Work in Progress (CWIP) and capitalization.
• Budgeting & Strategic Planning: Spearhead the end-to-end budget and trend construction process. Manage and optimize OPEX and CAPEX budget allocations to maximize resource efficiency.
• Performance Analytics & MIS: Deliver high-quality MIS reporting and deep-dive variance analysis. Proactively track Risks & Opportunities and monitor key financial KPIs (including PO management and vendor payments).
• Advisory & Governance: Serve as a strategic financial advisor to R&I teams. Ensure robust internal control compliance across the hub and actively drive special financial transformation projects.

We Are Looking For

• Qualifications: CA or CMA certified.
• Experience: Highly experienced (7+ years) in FP&A or Finance Controlling.
• Industry: Proven background in FMCG or Pharmaceutical sectors.
• Skills: Strong analytical acumen, proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAP, Excel), and excellent stakeholder management.

What’s In It For You

• A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential
• Real responsibility from day 1, there’s no sitting on the sidelines at L’Oréal
• An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender and sexual orientation as well as people with disabilities are accepted, can speak up, will thrive and are celebrated!
• A place where you can contribute to something bigger!

We’re committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and advocating for ethical hiring.