About the Role
COMMERCIAL & FP&A DIRECTOR – CONSUMER BEAUTY
FINANCE / COMMERCIAL FINANCE & FP&A
Amsterdam
As our Commercial & FP&A Director – Consumer Beauty, you will provide financial leadership to the Consumer Beauty division, owning end‑to‑end P&L performance and acting as a strategic partner to the CFO and senior commercial leaders to drive value creation and strategic execution.
THE ROLE
OPTIMIZE, ENABLE, INNOVATE!
As our Commercial & FP&A Director – Consumer Beauty, you play a critical role in animating and coordinating the divisional P&L, with a strong focus on commercial performance. You will lead planning and forecasting cycles, drive strategic initiatives, and partner closely with senior stakeholders to deliver sustainable growth and value creation across the division.
You will be reporting to the CFO Consumer Beauty, and you will manage:
1. Consumer Beauty Financial Ownership
Own and optimize end‑to‑end P&L management for the Consumer Beauty division
Drive market calendars for Actuals, Forecasts, and Outlooks, ensuring quality and challenge
Lead financial performance reviews with strong focus on commercial results
Oversee Capex and Merchandising investments
Drive and develop the Commercial Finance Consumer Beauty team (2 FTE)
2. Strategic Business Partnering & Leadership
Act as key finance partner to the Consumer Beauty CFO and Commercial leadership
Provide financial leadership to support the divisional strategic agenda
Partner closely with the Finance Director of Initiatives & Portfolio and Transformation Office
Align and influence multiple senior stakeholders across the organization
Enable value‑based decision‑making through strong commercial insights
3. Projects, Transformation & Change
Support the Change Management agenda for the division
Drive and support Go‑to‑Market change initiatives
Lead and execute strategic projects with measurable business impact
Navigate multiple priorities and complex initiatives simultaneously
Ensure effective communication and stakeholder alignment throughout change
YOU ARE A COTY FIT
As a senior finance leader, you combine strategic vision with hands‑on execution and strong commercial acumen.
Your skills and experience include:
Extensive experience in Commercial Finance and FP&A
Strong Copilot / business‑partnering experience
Sound business judgment with high commercial acumen
Trade Finance operational experience (a plus)
Advanced valuation, portfolio analysis, and returns‑driver expertise
Proven change‑management and project‑execution track record
Experience achieving business and earnings‑model transformation
ERP experience (SAP / Hyperion preferred)
Track record in developing and coaching finance talent
Degree in Finance or related field (MBA / PhD a plus)
If you’re ready to shape the future of Consumer Beauty finance, we want you on our team!