Junior Finance Associate - It Cosmetics

Job Title: Junior Finance Associate (12 Month Internship)

Division: LUXE – IT Cosmetics

Location: Jersey City, New Jersey

Who We Are:

For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer each and every person around the world the best of beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.

At L'Oréal Luxe our mission is to provide our consumers the best products and brand experience by making it unique. Our portfolio is composed of 21 brands including major brands, highly aspirational and multi-expert, such as Lancôme, Yves Saint Laurent and Giorgio Armani.

What You Will Learn:

L’Oréal is seeking a motivated individual who has currently graduated and who is interested in a career in Finance. We are offering a 12-month internship to support our team in the Jersey City Office.

• Review Profit & Loss Statement and Balance Sheet
• Provide support to the finance team and key multi-functional business partners
• Summarize and analyze information for headcount and capital spend reporting
• Perform adhoc analysis or various special projects as assigned (i.e. account analysis, process improvement, systems enhancement, etc.)
• Analyze and validate financial information for monthly consolidated reporting to worldwide headquarters via proprietary group reporting system.
• Prepare monthly reports, ad-hoc P&Ls and assist with consolidation for the financial close

What We Are Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent ongoing basis without requiring sponsorship
• Superior problem solving, decision making and project management skills
• Must be a recent graduate from an Undergraduate program in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Strong computer Skills (Excel), experience in SAP helpful but not required
• Self-starter, results oriented, strong networking skills and excellent communication skills
• Strong academic background evidenced by a GPA of 3.0 or higher

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of both finance and accounting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently

What’s In It For You:

• Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs
• [*please keep only if applicable*]
• VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
• (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
• (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
• (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)

Don’t meet every single requirement? At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

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