Job Description
HOURGLASS COSMETICS — Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis Hybrid Role)
Connected by creativity and driven by purpose. Hourglass Cosmetics is a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand, redefining luxury cosmetics with high-performance products, innovative formulas, and award-winning franchises. Recognized by Forbes, Fast Company and Time Magazine as one of the most inventive beauty companies, Hourglass leads the industry with its breakthrough products and its commitment to animal welfare. Founded in 2004, Hourglass is globally available in 32 markets and over 4,600 doors including Sephora, Ulta, Neiman Marcus, Selfridges, Space NK and more. Hourglass became part of the Unilever Prestige division in 2017. Discover more about the Hourglass brand story and mission on our website hourglasscosmetics.com
We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Senior Director of FP&A, this role is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, scenario analysis, management reporting and executive presentations. The FP&A Manager serves as a key link between all relevant budget holders and the sales, finance, and supply chain functions to ensure alignment in spend and sales targets. This person will oversee one Senior Financial Analyst and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive financial performance and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring 5-7+ years of experience in financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting, with a strong analytical acumen and a genuine passion for the premium beauty industry.
WHAT YOU DO:
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Support the CFO and Finance team on annual budgeting and ongoing forecast cycle
- Coordinate with department leads to gather financial inputs, key assumptions and business updates
- Develop and maintain detailed financial models to assess revenue, cost and profitability trends
- Analyze variances between actuals and forecasts to identify risks & opportunities
- Serve as a trusted thought partner to executive leadership known for connecting the dots across data, trends and business priorities
Analysis & Management Reporting
Prepare, maintain, and publish financial performance reports to monitor key trends and variances across revenue, expenses, profitability, operations and KPIs
Analyze large and varied data sets to surface actionable insights and drive strategic discussions across sales, finance, marketing, overheads and supply chain
Produce ad hoc and ongoing reports and analysis to support business decisions and stakeholder needs
Build strong cross-functional relationships, distilling complex financial concepts into clear and accessible language for non-finance audiences
Partner with accounting team on reviewing actuals, month-end close, commentary and cross-functional projects
Executive Presentations & Scenario Analysis
- Craft compelling, visually engaging presentations that translate complex data into clear narratives and key insights for senior leadership
- Analyze and synthesize data from multiple sources to identify trends, issues, risks, and opportunities and identify appropriate action and next steps
- Build scenario analyses and financial models to support strategic initiatives and key business decisions
Systems & Technology
- Maintain data integrity across financial reporting systems including classifications, groupings and systems alignment
- Identify and resolve issues relating to data hygiene, operations and automation in PowerBI, NetSuite, Adaptive Insights and other tools
- Assist with build-out and maintain global retailer reporting, dashboards and visualization within business intelligence tool
- Evaluate and develop processes and tools in support of continuous improvement across planning, sales, marketing and operations
- Partner with Finance leadership and IT to implement AI-powered tools and automation to enhance workflows, reporting efficiency, analytical capabilities
People Management
- Manage and develop one Senior Financial analyst, providing regular performance feedback and career development guidance to support professional growth
- Review work product including reports, dashboards and decks to ensure accuracy and actionable insights
- Provide training on financial modeling best practice and advanced Excel functions
YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF:
- You are CREATIVE: You bring an innovative, forward-thinking approach to finance, finding smarter ways to model, report and tell the finance story.
- You are highly STRATEGIC: You connect financial data to business priorities to support the brand and business goals.
- You are extremely ORGANIZED: You are energized by managing multiple deliverables, deadlines and stakeholders.
- You are DETAIL ORIENTED: You appreciate the importance of having detailed, accurate and precise information.
- You are a strong COMMUNICATOR: You can translate complex financial concepts for any audience and build genuine relationships across the business.
- You are AGILE: You adapt well to shifting needs and priorities and are able to pivot easily to achieve goals and deadlines.
- You are PASSIONATE about beauty: You are excited to work at the intersection of finance and beauty.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, accounting or related field
- Minimum 5 years progressive finance experience; beauty/cosmetics preferred
- Private Equity, Investment Banking or Management Consulting experience a plus
- Expert level Excel skills required; familiarity with PowerBI, NetSuite, and/or Adaptive Insights strongly preferred
- Curiosity about and comfort with emerging AI and automation tools, with an interest in applying them to FP&A workflows and reporting
- Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail
- Strong analytical mindset with demonstrated experience in financial tracking, reporting and modeling
- Proven ability to build and lead scalable processes in a fast-paced environment
- Forward-thinking and resourceful, with a track record of identifying problems and implementing creative, practical solutions
- A collaborative, high-energy presence with the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
- A genuine passion for beauty, cosmetics and skincare
- Must be able to work from Corporate Office at least 60% of the time
The expected base salary range for this position is $85,000 to $120,000 per year. The exact base salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, and budget.
This position is also eligible for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan, based on personal performance and company results.
In addition to base salary, Hourglass Cosmetics offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, disability insurance, retirement savings plans and company match, paid family leave, education-related programs, paid holidays, discretionary vacation time, and more.
Hourglass is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive its business results and to create a better future every day for its diverse employees, global consumers, partners and communities. If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation in order to apply for a job listing, please contact us at 310-392-7799 or [email protected].
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