You’ve picked a great time to join Avon. We’re the company that puts purpose, people and relationships at the heart of everything we do. The company that’s 140 years young and only just getting started. As part of the Regent LP family, we’re committed to being the best beauty company for the world by generating a positive environmental, economic and social impact for our communities across the globe.
Role Type
PermanentWhat you'll be doing:
In this role, you’ll take end‑to‑end ownership of complex financial provision calculations that are critical to accurate reporting and strong financial governance. You’ll combine deep accounting expertise with advanced analytical and technical skills to design, build, and maintain smart, automated solutions—using data, automation, and AI—to improve accuracy, efficiency, and insight. Working largely independently, you’ll partner with global finance, IT, and digital teams to simplify processes, ensure audit readiness, and continuously elevate the way finance operates across Avon’s Global Business Services.Key responsibilities:
- Owning complex provision calculations such as inventory obsolescence and other high‑impact accounting estimates across COGS, inventory, and revenue.
- Supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring reconciliations are accurate, compliant, and audit‑ready.
- Designing and maintaining advanced databases, automated models, and macro‑based tools to support accounting operations.
- Identifying opportunities to apply automation and AI across accounting processes, including reconciliations, anomaly detection, matching, and accruals.
- Partnering with IT and Digital teams to integrate AI and machine‑learning solutions into finance workflows.
- Leading initiatives to standardise, simplify, and harmonise complex or manual accounting processes.
- Performing root‑cause analysis on reconciliation issues and building automated solutions to eliminate recurring problems.
- Maintaining strong documentation and governance for all models and tools, and supporting internal and external audits.
- 3–5+ years of experience in accounting, finance operations, automation, or a related analytical role, at a level equivalent to Senior Accountant.
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong accounting knowledge, particularly in provisions, reconciliations, and inventory‑related processes.
- Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, VBA, Power Query, and Power Pivot.
- Experience developing databases and working with tools such as SQL or Access.
- Hands‑on experience with automation or AI tools (such as Python, Power Automate, or machine learning models) is a strong advantage.
- Advanced English skills.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving ability, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, manage complex tasks, and thrive in a changing environment.
- A curious, proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
What we offer:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness resources and work-life balance support in line with your country practices and Avon purpose aiming to help you live a healthier life, protect you and your dear ones, and ensure you’re at your best.
At Avon, we believe beauty is for everyone and that it’s beautiful to be you. We celebrate our differences, champion self-expression and are committed to inclusion for all. We embrace diversity and individuality to build a culture that represents our communities and enables everyone to bring their best self to work. We also support reasonable adjustments both within our recruitment process and job design when required to empower you to work in a way that works for you.
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Skills Required
- 3-5+ years of experience in accounting, finance operations, automation, or a related analytical role at a level equivalent to Senior Accountant
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Strong accounting knowledge, particularly in provisions, reconciliations, and inventory-related processes
- Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, VBA, Power Query, and Power Pivot
- Experience developing databases and working with SQL or Access
- Hands-on experience with automation or AI tools such as Python, Power Automate, or machine learning models
- Advanced English skills
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently, manage complex tasks, and thrive in a changing environment
- Curious, proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
What We Do
Think you know Avon? Think again. We’ve been doing beauty differently for 135 years. Pioneering in listening to women’s needs and speaking out for them. Standing for what matters to them. Supporting their endeavours. We’re a company that connects people through beauty, sharing passion, innovation and expertise - affordably. We use the power of beauty to transform women’s lives for the better. We were founded to provide an opportunity for women to earn and learn – bringing economic freedom for our Beauty Advisers so they can shape their own future. We continue to carry this spirit with us today. Our independent Representatives provide millions of customers worldwide with trusted, personal beauty advice and products to help them express their individuality. We believe in beauty democracy: inclusive beauty that is open to all. We’re passionate about keeping you at the forefront of beauty, creating products that embrace the hottest trends and cutting-edge technology, alongside everyday essentials that will be the staples of your beauty kit. We believe in a better world for women, which is a better world for all. We believe everyone is equal and we champion gender equality. We speak up and speak out on issues that matter to our communities; supporting causes that help women’s health and wellbeing, including: • Breast cancer, the most commonly occurring cancer in women, • Violence against women and girls, which will impact 1 in 3 in their lifetime There’s still work to do. And we promise to continue doing more. Join us and be part of the movement..
