[BEST KL] Treasury Analyst (Analytics)

Who are we?

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 Zone Business Services Centers supporting the Group. Our L’Oréal Global Business Services, with mission of providing excellent Finance Services, improving operational performance and processes continuously resulted in world-class Finance Services and 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 centers set up in Malaysia, we call it BEST in KL (BEST stands for Business Expertise, Services & Technologies), provides financial services to 20+ markets for L’Oréal North Asia Region & SAPMENA Region (South Asia Pacific, Middle East & North Africa).

Why join us?

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What will you do?

Cash Flow Forecasting – Trend/Budget and Actuals

• Develop and maintain robust cash flow forecasts based on inputs from Country teams and integration of data from multiple sources, at required reporting frequencies.
• Partner closely with Country stakeholders to review forecasts and understand the business rationale behind key financial decisions.
• Prepare detailed monthly cash flow reports, including variance analysis against trends and approved budgets.
• Ensure the accuracy, quality, and consistency of monthly actual cash receipts, payments, and working capital data, performing necessary validations and adjustments.
• Review and consolidate monthly financial data, and prepare official reports and presentations for the Country CFO.
• Support and execute control and analytical processes related to Systematic Risk Identification (SRI) and annual budgeting cycles.
• Ensure adherence to defined KPIs, particularly relating to the accuracy and timeliness of monthly reporting, SRI, and budget submissions.
• Deliver value-added financial analysis to support strategic decision-making by the CFO, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to gather meaningful business insights.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses to investigate deviations from forecasted cash receipts, payments, and working capital movements.
• Work closely with the Treasury Operations team by providing cash flow trend and budget inputs to support the preparation of the rolling cash flow forecast.
• Foster a strong collaborative culture with Operations and cross-functional teams to drive alignment and financial transparency.

Foreign Exchange (FX) Management & Analysis

• Collect, validate, and analyze FX data for monthly closing and forecasting processes.
• Analyze FX impact for the month, prepare necessary accounting entries and ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Managing the overall hedging ratio and working with group on over/under hedging positions.
• Proactively identify and mitigate FX fluctuations.
• Support in developing and implementing hedging strategies.
• Understand the FX needs vis-vis cashflow forecasting to the extent synergies exist between the two.
• Further develop knowledge of the sourcing patterns by closer engagement with the Controllers in the country to improve the quality of commentary on changing FX needs or in challenging the forecasts.
• Communicate Month-end rate/Prebudget and Budget FX Rates to stakeholders.
• Publish and analyze FX G&L and FX forecast reports for Budget and Trend, drive FX process alignment, monitor the FX risks and FX portfolio of the entities and collaborate with multiple stakeholders to obtain business insight.

Other Analytical Task

• Forecasting and overseeing the financial income and expense P&L, ensuring accurate recording and reporting of all financial activities.
• Prepare regular reporting and analysis on treasury activities, including key performance indicators and risk metrics.
• Stay informed about market trends and best practices in treasury management. Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvements and cost optimization.
• Dashboard development to enhance efficiency and clarity of analysis.
• Supporting projects initiated within BEST, Zone and Group.

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Who We Are Looking For

• Minimum 4-5 years’ experience in Treasury, Accounting, FP&A, Auditing, or Business Management in a rapidly growing business
• Knowledge of treasury activities, expertise in analytical reporting.
• Detail-oriented with the ability and curiosity to deep dive and investigate complex issues
• An innovative thinker and able work in an agile environment.
• Strong learning agility and be able to adapt with change.
• Ability to manage executive stakeholder relationships.
• ACCA/CPA or equivalent is a plus
• English fluent

L’Oréal Competencies

• Innovator
• Strategist
• People Developer
• Integrator
• Entrepreneur

L’Oréal is committed to building a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. L’Oréal closely prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.