Caroline Singer is a seasoned Finance Executive at L'Oréal, the world's largest beauty company, where she serves as the Assistant Vice President in the Commercial Finance division. With a robust academic foundation, holding an MBA in Finance and Management & Business Strategy from Rutgers Business...
Caroline Singer is a seasoned Finance Executive at L'Oréal, the world's largest beauty company, where she serves as the Assistant Vice President in the Commercial Finance division. With a robust academic foundation, holding an MBA in Finance and Management & Business Strategy from Rutgers Business School, alongside a BS in Marketing with a minor in Political Science, Caroline combines analytical prowess with strategic insight. Her career spans both the USA and France, including significant experience at L'Oréal's global headquarters in Paris, where she has honed her expertise in financial controlling, particularly in areas such as commercial activity and gross margin analysis.
In her current role, Caroline is the financial lead for key e-commerce initiatives, overseeing critical partnerships with platforms like Amazon and TikTok Shop. She plays a pivotal role in shaping the commercial and business strategies that drive L'Oréal's growth in the digital landscape. By owning the financial budget, she ensures the development, implementation, and management of the annual budget process, which includes rigorous sell-out and sell-in risk and opportunity analyses. Caroline's proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis is complemented by her adept use of tools such as Microsoft Excel, SAP, and Essbase, enabling her to deliver insightful financial reporting and strategic recommendations.
Caroline's leadership in commercial finance not only supports L'Oréal's ambitious growth targets but also positions the company to navigate the complexities of the evolving beauty market. Her ability to synthesize financial data into actionable strategies makes her an invaluable asset to the organization, driving both profitability and sustainability in a competitive landscape.
