Finance Director, Beauty

helenoftroy; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + Bonus

Healthcare

Dental & Vision

Paid Holidays

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

STD & LTD

PTO

Job summary

Helen of Troy is seeking a Finance Director to act as the strategic finance leader for the Beauty division. You will partner across Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations to translate strategy into actionable financial plans and influence key decisions.

The role leads FP&A, scenario planning, and KPI dashboards, with a focus on profitability, working capital, and capital allocation. Hybrid work in Boston with in-office collaboration Tue–Thu.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible finance experience, preferably in consumer products or retail.
• 1–2 years at Director level or 3–4 years at Senior Manager level.
• Proven track record in FP&A, modeling, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Experience partnering with business leaders to drive growth and performance.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete business performance narrative across revenue, margins, working capital, and capital investments.
• Lead monthly/quarterly forecasts, operating plan, and long-range planning with scenario analysis.
• Serve as primary financial advisor to GM and leadership team; translate strategy into financial objectives.
• Drive pricing strategy, trade spend optimization, and revenue growth management.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to analyze profitability and investments.
• Develop finance talent and lead cross-functional initiatives to improve decision discipline.

Skills

Executive presence

Strategic thinking

Influence without authority

Commercial curiosity

Financial modeling

Excel

PowerPoint

Oracle

SAP

OneStream

Retail data insights

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Admin

Master's degree (MBA) preferred

Tools

Oracle

SAP

OneStream

Job description

Join our Finance team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted Beauty brands: Hot Tools, Drybar , Curlsmith , and Revlon , Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere, every day.Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere, in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent!

Position: Finance Director - Beauty

Department: Finance - Shared Services

Work Location: Boston, MA - Hybrid (work 3 days onsite)

Hybrid Schedule: At Helen of Troy, we embrace a flexible hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and productivity. For roles eligible for hybrid work, our standard schedule includes in-office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Any updates to this model will be communicated in advance. Please note that hybrid eligibility and schedules may vary based on business needs and manager expectations.

What you will be doing:

The Director of Finance serves as the strategic finance leader and trusted advisor to the General Manager, partnering across Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Product Development, Operations, and Corporate FP&A to accelerate profitable growth. This leader owns the financial performance narrative for the business, translates strategy into actionable financial plans, challenges assumptions, identifies risks and opportunities, and ensures disciplined resource and capital allocation. This role goes beyond reporting results; it influences decisions before they happen.

Financial Planning Leadership

Own complete business performance narrative across revenue, gross margin, operating margin, EBITDA, working capital, inventory, trade spend, marketing investments, and capital investments. Lead monthly and quarterly forecasts, annual operating plan, long-range plan, scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, risks and opportunities, financial modeling, OneStream submissions, MBRs/QBRs, KPI dashboards, executive scorecards, variance/root-cause analysis, and corrective action planning.

Strategic Business Partnership

Serve as primary financial advisor to the GM and business leadership team; translate strategy into financial objectives; develop long-range growth plans; evaluate strategic investments, licensing opportunities, partnerships, and business cases; challenge commercial assumptions with data-driven analysis.

Commercial Finance & Revenue/Growth Management

Partner with Sales, Marketing, Category Management, and RGM on customer, SKU, channel, category, and brand profitability; pricing strategy; gross-to-net management; trade spend optimization; promotional ROI; elasticity; incrementality; mix optimization; customer negotiations; and customer investment allocation.

Consumer, Market & POS Analytics

Use POS, market share, household penetration, category growth, velocity, distribution, competitive intelligence, digital shelf, pricing gaps, and assortment insights to connect marketplace trends to financial performance and recommended actions.

Margin, Supply Chain & Working Capital Leadership

Drive gross margin improvement through cost inflation, commodity and tariff analysis, productivity, manufacturing efficiencies, freight, sourcing alternatives, portfolio simplification, inventory optimization, E&O management, service levels, S&OP, and forecast accuracy.

Leadership & Talent Development

Develop finance talent; build high-performing teams; coach business partners; foster financial acumen across the business; lead cross-functional initiatives; champion continuous improvement and stronger decision discipline.

Skills needed to be successful in this role:

• Executive presence with the ability to influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights and compelling business stories.
• Proven ability to influence without direct authority and lead organizational change across cross-functional teams.
• Strong commercial curiosity and the ability to connect consumer behavior, retailer economics, competitive dynamics, and operational drivers to financial outcomes.
• Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, scenario planning, and business analytics skills.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with Oracle, SAP, OneStream, and business intelligence/data visualization tools preferred.
• Experience leveraging retailer, POS, and syndicated data sources (Circana, Nielsen, retailer portals) to drive business insights preferred.
• Experience with customer, channel, and SKU profitability analysis, revenue growth management, trade spend optimization, demand planning, inventory management, and working capital improvement preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible finance experience, preferably within consumer products, retail, branded goods, or a related industry.
• 1-2 years of experience at the Director level or 3-4 years of experience at the Senior Manager level.
• Demonstrated success as a commercial finance leader with expertise in FP&A, financial modeling, business case development, valuation, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Proven track record partnering with business leaders to drive growth, profitability, and operational performance.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree (MBA preferred).
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification.
• Experience supporting consumer packaged goods (CPG), retail, omnichannel, or customer-facing commercial organizations.
• Experience with pricing, revenue growth management, market share analysis, trade investment management, and customer profitability initiatives.
• Experience with enterprise financial systems such as Oracle, SAP, or OneStream.
• In CO and MA the standard base pay range for this role is $152,000-$190,000 annually. This base pay range is specific to Massachusetts and Colorado and may not be applicable to other locations. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to location, experience, skill level, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.

Benefits:

• Salary + Bonus, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave, and Educational Assistance.

Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands! Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skills, and experience will make us stronger. If you're eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.

For more information about Helen of Troy, visit www.helenoftroy.com . You can also find us on LinkedIn , and Glassdoor .

Helen of Troy is an EqualOpportunity/AffirmativeAction Employer.

We are committed tofostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. We will provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process. Torequest an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at [phone].

Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a leading global consumer products company with operations acrossNorthAmerica, SouthAmerica, Europe, and Asia.

Our portfolio includes trusted brandssuch as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Olive & June - many of which rankamong the top brands in their consumer goods categories.

We grow and strengthen our brands through innovation, operational excellence, and a collaborative culture focused on delivering exceptional products and experiences for consumers worldwide.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performedand are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Managementreservesthe right tomodify the duties and responsibilitiesof the position at any time.