[BEST] Sr. Controlling Analyst - (SG&A Simulation)

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!
Overview Of The Role
The Controlling Analyst is responsible for:

• Preparing SG&A trend and Capex in the system.
• Aligning with country stakeholders on values.
• Assessing risk and ops and adapting financials.
• Analyzing actuals and providing monthly analysis.
• Validating expenses in the system such as POs/T&E.
• The role oversees end-to-end processes in controlling SG&A.
• He/she reports directly to Sr./Controlling Manager.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Aligns country budget holders on SG&A key metrics by BN 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 manages complex market portfolios.
• Able to mentor junior staff and be the champion of the role.
• Has strong business acumen for its responsible country, collaboratively builds strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Independently manages the communication/review meeting and builds influencing power with Division Controlling Head/country CFOs level.
• Beyond the operational part, able to drive and lead process optimization projects and problem solving.

Who We Are Looking For

• Minimum of 3 years in controlling with experience in operating expenses management; 5 years above for Sr. Analyst.
• Experience in a multinational company.
• Strong financial, IT, and analytical skills coupled with operational focus.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders.