As the Senior Supply Chain Finance Analyst, you will be a key business partner to our Operations team, reporting to the Operations Finance Manager. You'll be at the heart of our expanding distribution network in Australia and New Zealand, using your analytical expertise to drive strategic decisions and ensure financial integrity across our three Distribution Centers.
In This Role, You Will
* Provide Financial Guidance: Support the Operations team with weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reporting, including month-end, forecasts, and budget analysis.
* Manage Cost and Performance: Take charge of the month-end process for operational costs, delivering clear variance analysis and financial reports to guide timely and insightful decision-making.
* Drive Optimization: Work closely with business stakeholders to monitor and optimize key operational costs, from labor and equipment to inbound and outbound transportation.
* Lead Transformation: Develop and enhance our reporting suite using tools like Power BI to create consistent, insightful reports that track profitability and key performance indicators.
* Ensure Compliance: Uphold L'Oréal's finance and accounting standards, liaise with internal and external auditors, and support financial risk management.
We Are Looking For
Role
We are seeking a results-focused individual with a strong analytical mindset and a knack for turning data into actionable insights. You are a great match for this role if you have:
* A solid foundation in Finance, Accounting, Business Analysis, or a related field; CA/CPA qualification is highly regarded.
* Proven experience in a finance analyst role, ideally within an FMCG, B2B, or Logistics environment.
* Financial Controlling: Expertise in managing costs, budgeting, and financial reporting in an operational setting.
* Analytical Skills: A logical approach to problem-solving, with the ability to analyze complex data to inform commercial strategy.
* Data & Analytics Tools Proficiency: Advanced skills in Excel and SAP, with strong experience using Power BI to handle and visualize large datasets.
* Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to partner effectively with cross-functional teams and senior management.
* Business Acumen: The ability to understand business challenges and make sound decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.
What's In It For You
* A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (here, you'll be encouraged to try new things and take risks)
* 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 Many of our brands have societal /environmental causes to make concrete difference
About The Division
The L'Oréal Groupe 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 €43 billion in sales in 2024. 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. Experience the excitement of agility to shape the future of beauty; where diversity and purpose come together create meaningful impact.
About L'oreal Groupe, Australia And New Zealand
The L'Oréal Groupe in Australia & New Zealand is a supporter of reducing barriers that exist due to traditional working practices and therefore flexible work arrangements will be considered for this role. If you require any adjustments or accommodations in our recruitment process, employment or have questions in regards to accessibility please email to speak with our Talent Acquisition representative.
We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs or disability. We are an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and a Family Friendly Workplace (Parents At Work & UNICEF).
L'Oréal acknowledges the Traditional Owners & Custodians of the lands on which we work and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.