Financial Analyst

Job title: Financial Analyst

Location: Hoboken, NJ

Type of contract: Full-time

About the role

Join a fast-growing luxury fragrance group which encompasses the Parfums de Marly and Initio Parfums Privés brands. In the context of strong growth, we are seeking a Financial Analyst that will play a vital role in providing financial insights and supporting various aspects of our business. Your responsibilities will include gathering and analyzing financial data, delivering ad hoc and scheduled reporting, reconciling transactional data, supporting in monthly close activities, and contributing to the budgeting and forecasting process. This role also involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize/facilitate processes and improve the overall efficiency of financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Support the annual budget, reforecasts and planning processes.
• Maintain and update financial models to forecast revenue, operating expenses, and profitability.
• Analyze forecast assumptions and identify risks and opportunities to financial performance.
• Assist in developing scenario analyses to support strategic business decisions.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management close reporting packages highlighting financial performance against budget, forecast, and prior year.
• Perform variance analysis and provide actionable insights into revenue, operating expenses, and key performance indicators.
• Monitor departmental spending and partner with budget owners to improve financial performance.
• Develop and maintain reporting tools to improve visibility in business performance.
• Support the month-end close process by preparing journal entries, accruals, and account reclassifications to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Partner with the Accounting team to review monthly financial results, investigate variances, and ensure the integrity of financial data.

Business Partnering

• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Logistics teams to evaluate financial performance and support decision-making.
• Provide financial support for ad hoc business initiatives and strategic projects.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, forecasting processes, and financial controls.
• Support automation initiatives and continuous improvement of FP&A processes.
• Assist with ERP and financial system enhancements as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance, Commercial Finance, or related analytical roles.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Desired Background and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Financial Analyst, preferably in consumer goods, retail or a related industry
• Proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, ERP and other relevant systems.
• Good understanding of financial and accounting concepts
• Familiarity with forecasting in a high-growth consumer business.
• Knowledge of retail/beauty industry practices and financial best practices is a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar) and business intelligence tools such as Power BI is preferred.