Brand Financial Controller - L'Occitane en Provence
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Brand Financial Controller - L’Occitane en Provence
(Permanent contract)
Do you thrive in a collaborative and purpose-driven environment? Are you passionate about products, performance and sustainability? Join L'OCCITANE as a Brand Financial Controller and help shape the future of our iconic ranges.
YOUR MISSION
As Brand Financial Controller, you will act as a strategic finance partner to our central product development teams. Your role will be to secure margin targets and ensure portfolio profitability at every stage of the product lifecycle — from innovation to end-of-life.
Based in Plan-les-Ouates (close to Geneva) and reporting to the Brand Controlling Director, you will work cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, Pricing and Factory teams to drive value, efficiency, and informed decision-making.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Support new product development by validating standard costs, challenging pricing and margin assumptions, and ensuring profitability of key innovations and strategic ranges (Verbena & Lavender, Fragrances & Home, Limited Editions, Hospitality & SPA).
* Produce and share monthly KPI dashboards to monitor launch performance and engage development teams around our global margin objectives.
* Contribute to the annual price revision process across the product portfolio (individual items, gift sets, promotional materials, merchandising).
* Actively participate in excess & obsolete stock management, optimizing sell-out strategies and limiting write-off risks.
* Quarterly review and adjust central inventory financial accruals, ensuring accurate accounting and proper follow-up of decisions.
* Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects, such as product catalogue optimization, financing of brand ecological commitments, and cost/value analysis.
* Deliver ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic or operational decisions.
HOW YOU CAN FIT:
* Master’s degree in Finance or Controlling.
* Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role, ideally within the beauty, cosmetics, fragrance or FMCG industry.
* Fluency in French and professional proficiency in English.
* Strong proficiency in Excel and good knowledge of SAP systems.
* Analytical and concise mindset with strong attention to detail.
* Collaborative spirit, interpersonal skills, and ability to influence cross-functional teams.
* Strong autonomy and sense of ownership.
WHAT WE OFFER
* Working for a unique company, strongly committed towards the planet and the people (B Corp certification)
* Working with passionate colleagues coming from all over the world
* A unique culture centered around entrepreneurship, where everyone is expected to collaborate, experiment & move fast
* Internal mobility opportunities
* Monthly allocation & discount for store products
* Attractive Social Insurances coverage
* 5 weeks annual leaves & 3 extra-days offered as public holidays
* Flexible and hybrid work arrangement
* Attractive Parental Leave Policy
* Public transport allowance
STARTING DATE: September 2025
Permanent contract, full time-basis (100%)
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance
* Industries
Personal Care Product Manufacturing
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