UK Finance Analyst — Hybrid, Opex & Forecasting

Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid model

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday bonus day

Pension and life assurance

Medicash

Employee Assist Programs

Dog friendly days

Product discount

Job summary

Charlotte Tilbury Beauty is recruiting a Finance Analyst – UK to partner on OPEX budgeting, forecasting and commercial analysis. You will work with the Finance Manager and cross‑functional teams to sharpen costing, reporting and decision making across UK operations.

You'll develop skills toward a professional finance qualification, support month‑end close, and help drive efficiency while upholding strong controls and governance in a fast‑paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Part qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with relevant experience.
• Strong Excel skills and experience forecasting.
• Commercial and analytical mindset with ability to challenge commercial teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with senior management.
• Experience working with cross‑functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist with budget and forecasting for OPEX and CAPEX with cross‑functional input
• Lead monthly meetings with budget holders to ensure costs are recognised
• Validate and post month-end journals for UK and Global accounts
• Prepare month-end commentary packs for actuals vs budget/forecast
• Identify Risks and Opportunities and work with teams to optimize resources
• Contribute to developing new business opportunities via business cases
• Assist in the preparation of P&L files for Senior Management
• Enforce PO policy and train new starters
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ad hoc analyses

Skills

Advanced Excel

Forecasting

Commercial & analytical mindset

Interpersonal communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Part qualified accountant – CIMA, ACCA, ACA

Tools

ANAPLAN

Looker

NetSuite

Job description

Charlotte Tilbury Beauty is recruiting a Finance Analyst – UK to partner on OPEX budgeting, forecasting and commercial analysis. You will work with the Finance Manager and cross‑functional teams to sharpen costing, reporting and decision making across UK operations.

You'll develop skills toward a professional finance qualification, support month‑end close, and help drive efficiency while upholding strong controls and governance in a fast‑paced retail environment.