Senior Financial Analyst

Born of a simple gesture in 1976 , L’Occitane en Provence reveals the living power of flora, where the light of the sun meets the richness of the earth.
With advanced expertise, we turn these natural treasures into sensorial, efficient experiences, as sustainable as possible and profoundly inspired by Haute Provencal nature.
Our culture is built through everyday moments, how we behave, make decisions and show up for each other.
With Trust as our foundation, Curiosity as our compass, Excellence as our standard, we create lasting Impact  for the people around us and our planet.

Job Summary

The Senior Financial Analyst will be key Business Partner to various stakeholders within the company responsible for preparing financial analyses, maintaining current financial reports, and providing context and insight into the data. Develop methodologies to determine the effectiveness of initiatives on Wholesale partners and Expenses with a focus on G&A Expenses. Analyze and report on historical, current and future trends in performance. Prepare reports for executive review.

Job Responsibilities

• Business partner to Wholesale, B2B and Overheads (HR, IT, finance)
  • Expense control, reporting, and analysis
  • Identify Risks and Opportunities within the business and provide Actionable analysis
• Monitor and control Wholesale business in collaboration with CCO and Wholesale directors:
  • Monitor closely weekly and monthly sell-in sales by wholesale partner vs forecasts and previous year
  • Pilot Gross to Net Sales and Gross Margin by wholesale partner: participate in kits approval process with Marketing, ensure profitable product mix, follow level of deductions and promotions
  • Work on adhoc analysis with the teams on P&L impacts for new wholesale operations, new doors, new businesses
• Participate in monthly accounting close process:
  • Liaise with Accounting and provide accruals of incurred expenses not yet invoiced per Accounting rules
  • Review monthly and YTD P&Ls and address variances to Budget/Forecast and LY with an extensive GL research for accuracy
  • Generate reporting and hold month end meetings with key stakeholders to review results, address variances and suggest actions
• Financial Controls for Purchase Requisition process:
  • Approve Purchase Requisitions for relevant departments and thresholds and ensure accuracy vs. Budget/Forecast
  • Provide guidance on Expense coding and amount allocation as it relates to Accounting Rules
• Assist in the annual P&L Budget and quarterly Forecast Preparation/Development
• Create and distribute weekly and monthly reports to various levels of management
• Go to for Reporting and Analysis development on Financial Reporting tool TM1 and Power BI
• All other duties or projects as assigned

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

 

• Key contributor to Top-line and Bottom-line company results

Requirements

Education

• BS in Finance, Accounting, or other quantitative field

Experience & Skills

• 3-5 years of experience in financial planning, analysis and modeling
• Retail/Wholesale experience
• Proficient in Excel, Power Point, Power BI and Other MS applications
• SAP or other comparable ERP system exposure, TM1

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Annual discretionary corporate incentive bonus
• Competitive paid parental leave
• Generous employee discount to use on all your favorite L'Occitane En Provence products

The compensation for this role is $90,000 (based on skills, experience and with differentials applied if outside of NYC). ​​​​​​​
L'Occitane en Provence offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits package. L’Occitane en Provence is an equal opportunities employer. One way we act on this is by continuously fostering a more diverse and inclusive workplace and organizational culture. We are committed to building an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to grow. We seek positive-minded individuals who embody our core behaviors — Trust, Curiosity, Excellence, Impact — and who share our commitment to sustainability.
We welcome applications from people of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, background, religions, beliefs, ability statuses, and all other dimensions of diversity. Employment may be subject to verification of references and background check investigation.

If you believe your profile is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply even if you don’t fulfil every single listed qualification.

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