Job Description

Coty is a world leader in beauty and home to an illustrious roster of cosmetic, skincare and fragrance brands. And our company has a mission: to challenge the definition of beauty, to encourage authenticity and celebrate diversity. Because to us at Coty, beauty isn't about conforming to somebody else's ideal. It's about inclusion and liberating everyone to shine in their unique way.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide commercial finance support to the TR AP division, working closely with the TR APAC GM and commercial KAM or Directors. Acts as co-pilot to strategically and operationally lead the business with them including decision support, Pricing analysis (3N across TR and China EcoSystem), identify risks and opportunities to improve our profitability by retailer.
Partnering with sales & marketing team as well as cross-functional teams to drive growth & building blocks to deliver targets
Financial reporting: Prepare month-end closing (non-routine journal entries) with focus on GtN (SI fundings, Rebates and others price discount TPR), support monthly MBU deck preparation (Financial health check) and month end pack.
Prepare & submit financial forecast updates (Annual Plan, Profit Forecast, Monthly Outlook, Weekly Sales Updates etc) & 3 years plan
Provide in-depth analysis and perspective on key Markets (customers focus) and local spend areas, such as advertising, promotions/discount.
Gross margin (C1) analysis & review improvement to gross margin performance including new items, promotion activities, discount, product mix, gross to net improvement, price increase etc (Monthly C1 bridge)
Ability to anticipate ahead so he or she could organize reviews/analysis to manage emerging issues or reporting needs that will provide business leads / TR AP leadership team with the analytical insights to meet or exceed Annual Budget.
CFC tracking on People Costs.
Evaluate business proposals and provide financial advice to commercial team to ensure company KPIs are achieved, i.e. revenues, expenses and performance of counters/distributors etc.
Drive continuous process improvement in reporting and analysis of financial KPIs
Work on Special Projects in the areas of system harmonization and enhancements as well as go to market changes.
Work closely with cross-functional teams including local custodian organization and Shared Service Centre and Global FP&A

REQUIREMENTS

Potential candidates should bring min 10 years of professional experience in Finance and Accounting, preferably gained within the FMCG industry or other Beauty sectors with some experiences in FP&A. Being qualified accountant is a plus with experience in SAP and HFM.
Strong business acumen, leadership and communication skills are essential for this role, and so is strong cultural awareness.
The successful candidate will bring the emotional intelligence, drive, team spirit with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
You will be a talented and inspirational leader, with a hands on approach, coupled with a strong blend of technical and commercial experience. You will be adaptable and flexible in your approach to work, always driving for excellence in the work produced. This is a great opportunity to join an organization where you will be given the platform to really make a difference.