CDI – Cross FUNCTIONAL FINANCE PMO – H/F/X

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Clarins Group is a French family-owned company and a global leader in skincare and makeup, present in more than 150 countries. Guided by our purpose “Making life more beautiful, passing on a more beautiful planet”, we are committed to caring for people and the planet through responsible beauty.

The role:

This is a permanent position (CDI), based in Paris 17th, available as soon as possible.

We are currently looking for a Cross-Functional Finance PMO to join our Group Skill Center – Finance.

In the context of the ongoing REBOOT finance transformation program, you will play a key role in tracking deliverables, ensuring high-quality communication and optimizing resources to support the Skill Center in maintaining and continuously evolving Clarins’ global finance solution.

This finance solution, deployed across the entire Clarins Group, is a Core Model built on standardized and critical functionalities. It relies mainly on Infor M3 and Workday, and is complemented by several interconnected systems covering Finance (Basware, Treasury Xpress, HFM,…), Sales & Supply Chain (M3, Cegid Y2,…) and HR (payroll tools, SuccessFactor,…).

As this solution applies to all Clarins entities worldwide, both central functions and subsidiaries, the role requires a strong Group-wide vision and close collaboration with a wide range of international stakeholders.

This position offers high visibility within the Group and a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the performance, adoption and long-term success of Clarins’ finance transformation.

What you’ll do:

As a Cross-Functional Finance PMO, you act as a key enabler for Finance transformation by ensuring efficient project execution, performance tracking and stakeholder alignment across the Skill Center.

You work closely with the Head of Financial Architecture, Global Process Owners and Experts, the Finance Transformation Director, IT teams and business stakeholders, with a strong Group-wide vision.

Your main responsibilities include:

Project & delivery tracking

• Establish and maintain project and sprint timelines, milestones and consolidated dashboards.
• Monitor deliverables, ownership, SLAs and risks to ensure on-time, in-scope and high-quality delivery.
• Produce regular status reports and steer escalation when needed.

Performance analysis & resource optimization

• Define, consolidate and analyze KPIs for key finance processes (P2P, O2C, R2R).
• Perform capacity versus workload analyses to align resources with priorities.
• Identify and propose initiatives to industrialize and automate reporting (best practices, AI, automation).

Documentation & governance

• Contribute to and maintain clear, structured and up-to-date documentation (project follow-up, flash reports, meeting minutes).
• Ensure proper versioning and accessibility of documentation.

Cross-functional coordination & communication

• Coordinate Finance, IT and business stakeholders to align priorities, timelines and dependencies.
• Ensure smooth communication through steering committees, flash reports and regular updates.
• Support change management and communication activities in partnership with the Change & Communication team to drive adoption and engagement.

You are:

• Results-oriented, structured and proactive
• Comfortable working in complex, international and multicultural environments
• A strong communicator, able to interact with both business and IT stakeholders
• Resilient and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, VUCA environment
• Curious, agile, trustworthy and a true team player, eager to drive continuous improvement

You have:

• A Master’s degree in Accounting & Finance
• 5 to 10 years’ experience in Finance and project management in an international context
• Proven experience in project governance, planning and progress tracking
• Strong expertise in defining and monitoring KPIs, SLAs and benefits realization
• Solid knowledge of finance processes (P2P, O2C, R2R), controlling and internal controls
• Strong analytical skills and ability to structure complex problems
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik)
• Familiarity with enterprise systems (ERP, BI); experience with Workday, Infor M3, and/or Cognos/Qlik is an advantage
• Fluent English (working language); French is a strong plus

We have:

• Over 70 years of expertise in beauty and spa, with our Clarins and myBlend brands
• A caring and inclusive company culture: at Clarins, we believe our employees are at the heart of our success. Discover our values and working environment on our Welcome to the Jungle page
• An attractive compensation package, including profit-sharing and incentive schemes
• A wide range of benefits: health coverage, retirement plans, transportation, sports & cultural activities, Works Council (CSE), product allocation, company restaurant, etc.
• Development opportunities and a rich training offer, including unlimited access to our Digital Learning platform
• A flexible working environment, with up to 2 days of remote working per week (after 4 months of seniority)

About Clarins Group

A global reference in skincare and makeup, Clarins Group is first and foremost the embodiment of a committed family story, driven by a passion for innovation and a spirit of independence. B Corp™ certified, the Group affirms its commitment to responsible beauty. Its purpose is: “Making life more beautiful, passing on a more beautiful planet.”

Present in more than 150 countries, we are now the No.1 skincare brand in Europe and are accelerating our development across all other continents, particularly in Asia and the Americas.

Faithful to our dual CSR mission — Caring for people, caring for the planet — we are proud to offer a stimulating working environment where everyone can reach their full potential.

In this spirit, we are signatories of L’Autre Cercle’s LGBT+ Charter, reaffirming our commitment to diversity, equal rights and an inclusive, respectful and discrimination-free workplace.

This unique culture has earned us recognition by Forbes as one of the World’s Best Employers 2024 and one of the World’s Best Employers for Women 2024.

To learn more about our Group and our commitments, please visit www.groupeclarins.com.

Equal opportunities at Clarins

We firmly believe in our mission: making life more beautiful, for both our employees and our customers.

Inclusion and diversity are at the heart of our culture. Every day, we are committed to building an inclusive and fair working environment where everyone can thrive and give their best.

We welcome all applications and are members of the International Labour Organization (ILO) as well as the Employers Network for Equity and Inclusion (ENEI).

All our positions are open to candidates with a recognized disability status. If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact mission.handicap@clarins.com

To learn more about our commitments to people and the planet, please visit www.groupeclarins.com.