Senior Analyst FP&A, Commercial Support

About the Company e.l.f. Beauty's purpose is to make the world a better place for every eye, lip, and face. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, e.l.f. Hair, Well People, Naturium and rhode. In our Fiscal year 26, we had net sales of $1.6 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 7 consecutive years of net sales growth. This consistent, category-leading growth is a testament to the strength of our team, strategy, and portfolio of brands. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last seven fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry. Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: Position Summary The Senior Analyst, FP&A – Commercial Finance will serve as a dedicated business partner to e.l.f. Beauty's Commercial team, providing analytical and financial support to drive smarter decision-making across Sales, Trade, and Commercial Operations. This individual will own the budgeting and forecasting processes for sales allowances and commercial operating expenses, support customer contract negotiations with financial modeling and scenario analysis, and contribute to promotional planning and retail expansion efforts. The role sits within the Corporate FP&A team at our Oakland, CA headquarters and is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with deep CPG experience and strong modeling skills to make a meaningful impact in a high-growth, fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Serve as the primary FP&A partner to the Commercial team, including ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and monthly variance analysis for sales allowances (trade spend, co-op, slotting, returns) and commercial operating expenses. Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to support customer contract negotiations, retail expansion initiatives, and promotional activity planning, including pre- and post-event ROI analysis. Collaborate directly with Commercial leadership and budget owners to understand key revenue and trade spend drivers, translating business dynamics into clear financial projections. Provide ad hoc scenario planning and what-if analysis to support strategic decisions related to new customer opportunities, distribution expansion, and promotional investment optimization. Partner with Accounting during month-end close to ensure accurate accruals and proper reflection of commercial activity in the financial statements; deliver timely monthly management reports with clear variance explanations. Identify and implement process improvements across Commercial FP&A workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy as the business continues to scale. Support broader Corporate FP&A initiatives, including consolidated reporting, annual planning cycles, and senior management presentations. Requirements Education & Experience B.A./B.S. from a leading undergraduate institution with an emphasis in Finance, Economics, or Accounting. 5+ years of progressive financial analysis, FP&A, or public accounting experience, with demonstrated growth in scope and complexity. Experience in the CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) or retail industry strongly preferred; direct exposure to trade spend, sales allowances, or commercial finance a significant plus. Advanced Excel skills required, including building, automating, and auditing complex multi-driver financial models from scratch. Demonstrated experience with integrated financial statement modeling (P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow linkage) and scenario/sensitivity analysis. Experience with SAP ERP or financial planning software such as Vena a plus. Personal Attributes & Capabilities Proven ability to operate and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment by maintaining focus, strong organization, and disciplined time management. Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with a natural curiosity for understanding the "why" behind financial results and the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights. Solution-oriented and intellectually proactive — brings ideas forward, challenges assumptions constructively, and gets involved across areas of the business. Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, including revenue recognition principles and accrual accounting relevant to trade and promotional spend. Excellent communicator — able to present financial analysis clearly and concisely to both finance and non-finance audiences, verbally and in writing. Collaborative team player with strong relationship-building skills; able to earn trust quickly with business partners at all levels of the organization. High integrity, strong work ethic, and an unwavering commitment to accuracy and excellence. $80,000 - $110,000 a year The base salary range for this roleislisted above. Total compensation includes base salary, annual company-based performance bonus, and equity.Under e.l.f.’s annual bonus program, employees are eligible to earn up to 200% of their target bonus when company performance exceeds defined goals. In addition, e.l.f. provides a variety of other benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, gender neutral parental leave, and unlimited paid time off. The amount of total compensation (including base salary) offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including geographic location, experience, specific skills, and qualifications. Compensation components are subject to change at the company’s discretion This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion. e.l.f. Beauty respects your privacy. Please see our Job Applicant Privacy Notice ( for how your personal information is used and shared. #J-18808-Ljbffr e.l.f. Beauty, Inc.