Make Up For Ever Junior Financial Controller, International

About Make Up For Ever

Founded in Paris in 1984 by artist and educator Dany Sanz, Make Up For Ever is a professional beauty house renowned for high-performance formulas, creative freedom, and close ties to the worlds of stage, fashion, and cinema. As an employer, the brand cultivates an environment where artistry, technical excellence, and inclusivity meet, empowering teams to innovate for both professionals and beauty enthusiasts worldwide. With its Parisian heritage and global reach, Make Up For Ever offers talents the opportunity to contribute to a bold, expert-led culture that values education, diversity, collaboration, and the transformative power of makeup.

Role & Responsibilities

• Analyse international financial data by market, distribution channel, and product line, identifying variances and performance drivers
• Support regional controllers with detailed variance analyses, reforecasting challenges, and results verification
• Prepare consolidated financial reports and executive presentations for Comex, LVMH Group, and internal stakeholders
• Monitor revenue performance by product category and new product launches against targets
• Identify key market risks and commercial opportunities through financial analysis
• Execute three-month revenue reforecasts by market and consolidate updated financial projections
• Develop budget workbooks and supporting documentation for regional markets
• Conduct meetings with market teams to review and validate sales and operational projections
• Consolidate and analyse global KPIs including sell-out, sell-in, network expansion, and operating expenses by category
• Track product line forecasts against approved budgets
• Contribute to the preparation of the annual budget book for LVMH Group submission
• Prepare templates, instructions, and guidance for regional controllers
• Manage and maintain management control tools including Excel workbooks and Orion Activity system
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses including P&L by channel, by cost category, and by e-commerce segment
• Mentor and support an assigned trainee throughout their placement

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business or Finance or equivalent university-level qualification with specialization in finance
• Ideally, foundational experience in management control or financial planning
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with strong capabilities in data analysis and modeling
• Proficiency in reporting tools, particularly Orion Activity/Cognos and SAP
• Fluent in French and English (spoken and written) for professional contexts
• Strong analytical and synthesis capabilities
• Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities

Skills

Experience

Entry-level to junior professional with ideally one year or more of exposure to management control, financial planning, or related analytical function; recent graduates with strong quantitative background and internship experience in finance are encouraged to apply.

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or equivalent university qualification with demonstrated specialization in corporate finance or financial management.

Workplace

Culture

Make Up For Ever fosters a dynamic, artistry-led culture where creativity, technical excellence, and education are central to the employee experience. As a brand rooted in the professional makeup community, it offers an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams are encouraged to experiment, share expertise, and bring bold beauty visions to life.

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