Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Benefit Cosmetics

We’re Benefit Cosmetics, the indie beauty brand-turned-prestige powerhouse under leading luxury products group Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy. Founded in 1976 by twins Jean & Jane Ford in San Francisco, today we’re in 59 countries with more than 3,000 BrowBars & 6,000 trained service experts worldwide. At Benefit, we believe laughter is the best cosmetic, because when we’re laughing & having fun, that’s when we’re our most beautiful. We're known to work smart & laugh hard. Sound like you? You’ve come to the right place!

You’re sooo Benefit!

The Corporate Financial Analyst supports all House of Benefit cost centers by providing actionable financial information. The Corporate Financial Analyst reviews the financial statements, provide analysis of key variances to plan, monitor key financial metrics and identify opportunities for improvements across the company.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide analytical, forecasting, reporting and project support to House of Benefit department heads
• Support month and year-end accounting close as necessary to meet monthly close schedule. This includes preparing accruals with department heads, researching financial posting issues, review preliminary results with accounting partners to ensure completeness and accuracy of P&Ls.
• Work with department heads and the finance team to review monthly results and develop rolling forecasts for the remainder of the fiscal year.
• Prepare P&L presentations that are clear and concise, and present financial results to various stakeholders which supports them in strategy and business-related decision making.
• Coordinate with all levels of management to support the annual budget cycle, preparing all annual budget packages and presentation materials.
• Enter budget and rolling forecast in Anaplan and ensure that all reporting requirements to Global Finance are completed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis and modelling
• Experience presenting financial information to a non-financial audience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of any accounting ERP software preferably Axapta.
• Knowledge of planning software preferably Anaplan.
• Knowledge of basic Generally Acceptable Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Finance Reporting Standards (IFRS) required.
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to manipulate and analyze large data sets

Schedule:

• Hybrid - requires onsite presence weekly

The target salary range for this position is $62,000 - $80,000 annually. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, years of relevant experience; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. This position is eligible to earn an annual bonus. This position is also eligible for the following benefits, including but not limited to: comprehensive health, dental and vision plans; a 401(k) plan with employer matching, various paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; life insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts.