Guerlain Marketing Finance Manager
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Posted
- Jun 12, 2026
About Guerlain
Founded in Paris in 1828, Guerlain is one of the world’s most storied maisons of fragrance, beauty and skincare, renowned for its artisanal excellence, scientific innovation and enduring sense of French elegance. As an employer, Guerlain offers the opportunity to contribute to a living heritage where creativity, craftsmanship and responsible luxury meet. Its teams span perfumery, retail excellence, research, marketing, supply chain and corporate functions, united by a passion for exceptional products and client experience. With a strong commitment to biodiversity, sustainability and the preservation of savoir-faire, Guerlain attracts talents who aspire to shape the future of beauty while honoring nearly two centuries of legacy.
Guerlain Paris seeks experienced Marketing Finance Manager for strategic cost control, budget oversight, and team leadership. CDI full-time role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Pilot gross margin performance across product lines, franchises, and markets; ensure financial data reliability and relevance for operational and executive teams
- Calculate medium-term financial impacts of product launches on franchise, segment, and total-house margins
- Manage and chair the monthly Projects Committee, the key decision-making forum for new product launches involving top management and cross-functional stakeholders
- Monitor and analyze the product portfolio to optimize performance and offering
- Lead comprehensive budget planning, forecast updates, and three-year plan processes; support operational teams and challenge assumptions for coherence and reliability
- Provide financial support and challenge operational teams to enhance financial management and identify risks or opportunities during monthly close cycles
- Oversee promotional and merchandising spend against forecasts by franchise, category, and market; ensure POSM deployment aligns with innovation plans and profitability targets
- Manage R&D spending oversight; structure, strengthen, and drive performance within a complex environment
- Coordinate investment tracking for molds and tooling; secure achievement of budgetary targets and optimize costs in line with strategy and marketing innovation plans
- Develop and optimize financial monitoring tools and processes, including BI, AI, and Anaplan platforms
Qualifications
- Master's degree from a business school or engineering school (Bac+5)
- Minimum 6–10 years of experience in audit and/or controlling within an international group
- Proven management experience
- Fluency in English
- Meticulous attention to detail, strong numerical analysis capabilities, and accuracy in delivering insights
- Synthetic thinking, analytical rigor, and commercial acumen
- Proactive, autonomous, and agile mindset with entrepreneurial spirit
- Strong interpersonal skills, intellectual curiosity, leadership capability, and business partner orientation
- Experience with Power BI and Anaplan systems (preferred)
Skills
Experience
Minimum 6–10 years in audit and controlling roles within an international corporate environment, with demonstrated experience in financial planning, margin management, and team leadership.
Education
Master's degree (Bac+5) from a French business school or engineering school.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Guerlain cultivates a refined workplace culture rooted in French artistry, exceptional craftsmanship, and a deep respect for its heritage in fragrance and beauty. As an employer, it values creativity, excellence, and sustainability, encouraging teams to combine innovation with the Maison’s enduring sense of elegance and purpose.
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