Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

DESIGNER PARFUMS; Watford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading name in the luxury fragrance industry as an FP&A Manager, driving financial planning and performance management. You will lead budget processes, collaborate across departments for financial insights, and leverage advanced analytical skills to support strategic initiatives. If you thrive in innovation and change, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Global impact in brand strategies

Opportunity for analytical excellence

Cultural exchange with international markets

Thriving in an innovation-driven environment

Qualifications

• Proven FP&A experience, ideally in retail or FMCG.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills required.
• Experience with Power BI or similar tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process and manage forecasting cycles.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting for leadership teams.
• Perform monthly variance analyses and provide actionable insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling skills

Advanced Excel proficiency

Communication of financial insights

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Education

CIMA Qualified - Finalists or QBE

Tools

Power BI

Job description

This role requires to work 4 days in the office, with 1 day working from home.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Embark on a captivating journey with Designer Parfums, a leading name in the luxury fragrance industry, with a diverse portfolio that includes global brands such as CERRUTI, PLAYBOY, GHOST, ARIANA GRANDE, JENNIFER LOPEZ, GANT, MCM, HAWAIIAN TROPIC, and more. We are an organisation driven by creativity, innovation, and global ambitions. Here, your work will transcend conventional boundaries. Join us to redefine the fragrance landscape.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a detail-oriented FP&A Manager to join our Finance team. This role will be instrumental in driving the financial planning and performance management processes across the organization. You will collaborate with key stakeholders across departments to provide accurate financial insights, support decision-making, and drive continuous improvement in our financial operations.

Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process, partnering with department heads to set financial targets aligned with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Establish and manage routine forecast cycles, ensuring both accuracy and agility in response to business changes.
• Drive alignment between the financial plan, operating plan, commercial plan, and strategic objectives, ensuring consistency and cohesion across business functions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify financial risks & opportunities, and integrate these into forecasting processes.

Reporting & Insight

• Ensure the timely, accurate, and insightful delivery of financial reporting for senior leadership and executive teams.
• Design and implement dashboards and reporting tools to improve performance visibility and decision-making.
• Clearly communicate key performance drivers, financial trends, and their business implications in a concise and meaningful way.

Financial Modelling

• Develop and maintain robust financial models for scenario planning, long-term strategy, and investment decisions.
• Build clear and reliable predictive models across various business functions to support strategic and operational initiatives.
• Drive innovation within the FP&A function by implementing new tools, systems, and best practices.

Variance Analysis & Performance Management

• Perform monthly and quarterly variance analyses, comparing actual results with budget, reforecast, and prior year performance.
• Provide actionable insights through deep-dive analysis, highlighting key drivers of variances and their operational impact.
• Support the development of multi-dimensional P&Ls to effectively monitor and manage performance across brands, customers, and channels.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven FP&A experience, ideally in retail or FMCG.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with advanced Excel proficiency.
• Ability to communicate complex financial insights clearly and effectively.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Experience with Power BI or similar tools is a plus.
• CIMA Qualified - Finalists or QBE will be considered

WHY CHOSE DESIGNER PARFUMS?

If you're a dynamic individual who thrives on innovation and cherishes the opportunity to learn and be a change-maker in an ever-evolving industry, Designer Parfums offers you the perfect platform to showcase your talent and passion. Become a key part of our journey to captivate senses and hearts worldwide.

• Global Impact: Shape global brand strategies for iconic fragrances and beauty products, making an enduring mark.
• Analytical Excellence: Leverage analytical skills to uncover market trends and drive data-driven decisions.
• Cultural Exchange: Collaborate with international markets
• Innovation Hub: Thrive in a fast-paced environment that thrives on innovation and creativity.