Finance & Operations Manager

Finance & Operations Manager About Glowery and the role We are a fast-growing beauty start-up based in Paris, selling DTC worldwide and preparing for a major European retail launch in January. To support this next stage of growth, we are hiring a Finance & Operations Manager. You will ensure that commercial forecasts are translated into clear production and financial requirements, act as the connector between sell-out forecasts, sell-in commitments, and production planning, and own our ERP system (Odoo) for purchases and inventory. You will also support core finance processes, making sure data is accurate and reliable for decision-making. Key responsibilities Finance control & processes Oversee day-to-day finance operations: ensure supplier invoices, purchase orders, expense reimbursements, and payments are processed accurately and on time. Support CFO in monthly closing pack: cashflow, variance vs. budget, and margin tracking Ensure landed COGS and gross margin reporting are accurate in Odoo, by keeping purchase and inventory data up to date and reconciling with accounting. Ensure all finance data flows cleanly between Odoo and accounting Demand & supply planning Own the rolling demand and supply plan: take sales and marketing forecasts as inputs and translate them into SKU-level production requirements, factoring in lead times, MOQs, and safety stock levels Identify risks and gaps such as potential stock-outs, excess inventory, or timing conflicts, and flag them early to the CFO and Head of Ops Provide scenario-based recommendations to support production and purchasing decisions Ensure consistency of data across finance (cashflow planning), operations (production scheduling), and Odoo (inventory records) ERP (Odoo) ownership – purchase & inventory Own and maintain master data for products, components, and suppliers Ensure supplier invoices are accurately recorded in Odoo and linked to the right POs and inventory Perform monthly inventory valuation, reconcile inventory movements, and ensure stock accuracy in the system Safeguard the reliability of landed COGS and gross margin reporting by keeping purchase and inventory data complete and reconciled with accounting Reporting & cross-functional support Build and maintain operational dashboards (stock coverage, purchase commitments, production status, cash impact) Provide data and insights for investor updates, board packs, and retail partner reporting Requirements 3–5 years of professional experience in finance and/or operations roles within consumer brands, ideally with exposure to supply chain or inventory management; start-up experience is a strong plus Strong financial and operational acumen: able to connect sales forecasts, production planning, and cashflow Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge and experience working with ERP systems (Odoo preferred, but other ERP experience acceptable) Fluent in French and English (spoken and written) Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to structure complex information Analytical, curious, and comfortable with numbers Self-starter who can take ownership of processes and drive improvements Comfortable working in a small, entrepreneurial team where priorities evolve quickly Based in Paris and working primarily from the office, with some flexibility

Location: Paris, FR

Posted Date: 11/20/2025