About the Role
CONTROLLER E‑COMMERCE EUROPE
FINANCE / E‑COMMERCE
Amsterdam – HQ
As our Controller E‑commerce Europe, you will act as a strategic finance partner for Coty’s indirect e‑commerce business across Europe, owning full P&L performance and translating high‑velocity digital sales data into actionable insights that drive profitable growth.
THE ROLE
OPTIMIZE, ENABLE, INNOVATE!
As our Manager E‑commerce Europe, you play a critical role in shaping the financial strategy of Coty’s e‑commerce channels. You will own end‑to‑end financial performance, drive standardization across markets, and act as a trusted co‑pilot to E‑commerce and Marketing teams—enabling data‑driven decisions across pricing, promotions, portfolio, and investments.
You will be reporting to the E‑commerce / Finance leadership, and you will manage:
1. Operational Finance & P&L Ownership
Own the full P&L from Gross Sales to Operating Income
Oversee accounting activities including inventory and COGS accuracy
Drive month‑end close and ensure high‑quality financial reporting
Support SOX controls and compliance with U.S. GAAP
Contribute to corporate reporting and audits
2. Strategic Growth & Commercial Partnership
Act as finance co‑pilot to global and regional E‑commerce teams
Provide data‑driven recommendations on pricing, promotions, and marketing spend
Support new product launches and seasonal campaigns
Partner with the Amsterdam marketing hub on portfolio and investment decisions
Conduct ad‑hoc analyses to improve performance (mix, pricing, ROI)
3. Reporting, Analytics & Standardization
Develop and report on key e‑commerce KPIs (e.g. Customer Contribution Margin)
Consolidate results across European e‑commerce markets
Lead implementation of standardized ways of working across regions
Ensure timely, complete, and consistent reporting for Monthly Business Updates
Translate complex financial insights into clear, actionable messages
4. Business Partnering & Transformation
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, FP&A)
Challenge existing processes and drive efficiency and accuracy improvements
Lead or contribute to cross‑functional and finance transformation projects
Act as a strong influencer in a multicultural, matrix organization
YOU ARE A COTY FIT
As a commercially minded finance professional, you thrive in fast‑paced, digital environments and enjoy partnering with the business to drive results.
Your skills and experience include:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting
Minimum 4 years of experience in multinational finance roles
Experience supporting indirect E‑commerce, FP&A, Controlling, or Commercial Finance
Advanced Excel skills; comfortable working with large datasets and financial systems
Strong analytical and storytelling abilities
High standards of ethics, accuracy, and reliability
Strong presentation and stakeholder‑management skills
Proactive, hands‑on, and resilient mindset
Strong cross‑cultural awareness and emotional intelligence
If you’re ready to support and shape the future of digital beauty finance, we want you on our team!
Tech Stack
financeExcelP&L managementeCommerceaccountingfinancial analysiscontrolling