Finance and Business Analyst (UK / EU)

Kayali; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant fragrance brand is seeking a proactive Finance & Business Analyst. This role involves consolidating and analyzing data across various departments to deliver actionable insights for performance improvement. Ideal candidates will have 2-4 years of experience in retail or beauty, strong data analytics capabilities, and proficiency in Excel and Power BI. Benefits include premium health coverage and various employee development days.

Benefits

Premium Medical / Dental / Vision coverage

Find Your Magic Days

Professional Development Days

Birthday leave

Egg Freezing Benefits

Employee discounts

Product gifting

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in retail, fragrance, beauty, or consumer goods.
• Comfortable managing and interpreting large datasets.
• Able to translate data into clear, commercial insight.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse retail sales performance by retailer and region.
• Produce reports and dashboards combining data from various sources.
• Streamline and automate reporting processes for enhanced accuracy.

Skills

Strong data and analytical skills

Advanced Excel skills

Experience with Power BI

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Who We Are

Fueled by passion, KAYALI was founded in 2018 by beauty mogul and fragrance fanatic, Mona Kattan. Translating to ‘my imagination’ in Arabic, KAYALI provides a modern fragrance experience inspired by Mona’s rich Middle Eastern heritage and the art of layering scents to help you create your mood; where sharing scents is a ritual and smelling good is both an act of goodwill and self-love. Mona collaborates with some of the world’s most renowned perfumers and sources the finest ingredients to create unique juices that are infinitely memorable, long-lasting, and cruelty-free. Each luxurious fragrance is an ode to true craftsmanship and tells a special story, from the addictive notes to the multi-faceted jeweled bottles.

Our Mission

To make everyone feel like the diamond they are! To build a global community of fragrance lovers through the power of scent and by providing them with the most innovative & luxurious fragrances, education and sharing our Middle Eastern fragrance rituals with the world.

Summary

We are seeking a proactive Finance & Business Analyst to join our growing fragrance brand. This newly created role strengthens commercial insight and decision-making within KAYALI.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will consolidate and analyse data across Sales, Marketing, Demand Planning, Customer Service, and Finance, delivering clear, actionable insights to support performance and growth. The role is data-focused, providing cross-functional reporting and analytical support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Commercial & Operational Analysis

• Prepare and Analyse retail sales performance by retailer, franchise, and region versus budget and prior year.
• Compare forecasted product demand with actual customer purchases to provide actionable insights for inventory and sales optimisation.
• Produce comprehensive reports and dashboards by combining data from Sales, Marketing, Demand Planning, Customer Service, and Finance.
• Collaborate with operational teams to identify supply-demand imbalances and recommend actions to optimise sales and stock outcomes.
• Deliver monthly and ad hoc analysis to support management reviews and strategic decision-making.
• Provide agile analytical support for one-off business requests and initiatives.

Analytics & Reporting

• Gather, interpret, and analyse data from multiple sources, including Microsoft Dynamics, Power BI, and Excel.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports to track KPIs across sales, stock, and operational performance.
• Translate data into clear, actionable recommendations for commercial and operational teams.
• Streamline and automate reporting processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain up-to-date pricing data and price lists, completing ERP pricing adjustments as needed.

Data Management & Systems

• Pull, reconcile, validate, and maintain key commercial data to support planning and reporting accuracy.
• Build and enhance Power BI dashboards to improve visibility and decision support.
• Support leadership in creating one version of the truth across commercial datasets.

Requirements

• 2-4 years’ experience in retail, fragrance, beauty, or consumer goods.
• Strong data and analytical skills, comfortable managing and interpreting large datasets.
• Advanced Excel skills (modelling, automation, scenario analysis).
• Experience with Power BI, Microsoft Dynamics or similar ERP system.
• Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate data into clear, commercial insight.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and responding quickly to business needs.

Personal Attributes

• Curious, data-driven, and commercially minded.
• Proactive and adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Confident working cross-functionally and liaising with senior stakeholders.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, yet able to work independently.
• Organised and process-driven, with a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Premium Medical / Dental / Vision coverage
• Find Your Magic Days
• Volunteer DayProfessional Development Days
• Birthday leave
• Egg Freezing Benefits
• Employee discounts on Kayali products
• Product gifting

Kayali is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and upholding an equal employment workplace that is free from discrimination. We hire stellar individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical conditions, disability, or veteran status. If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.