Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Analyst

Jacques Marie Mage; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) Plan with company match

Life & Disability Insurance

Eyewear Perks

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off (holidays, vacation, winter)

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Jacques Marie Mage, a Los Angeles-based luxury eyewear company, is seeking a proactive FP&A Senior Analyst to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling. You will partner with leadership to optimize capital investments, monitor costs, and deliver action-ready insights across USD, EUR, GBP, and JPY entities.

You will build models and dashboards, manage Capex, and drive data-driven decision making in a high-visibility role that blends strategic planning with hands-on analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, or a similar role.
• Experience in CPG, Retail, or Manufacturing sectors.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and data analysis tools.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI/Tableau/Looker) and SQL or Power Query.
• Experience with AI tools in finance for automation and insights.

Responsibilities

• Cost Control & Optimization: monitor operating costs and drive cost-reduction initiatives.
• Capex Control & Management: oversee Capex budgets and evaluate investments.
• Procurement Process Improvement: refine approval processes to improve visibility and efficiency.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis: lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasts, and long-term plans; develop driver-based models.
• Financial Reporting: prepare regular reports and highlight KPIs and variances.
• Data Analysis & Insights: perform profitability and scenario analyses to support decisions.
• Business Partnering: collaborate with department heads to align financial guidance with strategy.
• Strategic Initiatives: model and analyze new initiatives and expansion plans.
• Ad Hoc Projects: lead or support special finance projects as needed.
• Systems, Data & AI: act as FP&A power user of NetSuite; automate reporting with Excel/Power BI/SQL.

Skills

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Data analysis

Business partnering

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

MBA or CPA is a plus

Tools

Power Query/Power BI

SQL

NetSuite ERP

Tableau/Looker

Job description

About The Company

Founded in 2014 by Jerome Jacques Marie Mage, Jacques Marie Mage is a Los Angeles-based producer of limited-edition designer goods specializing in the micro-production of luxury eyewear for a clientele of discerning tastes.

With each new collection, JMM embraces a unique palette of precious materials, rich colors, and striking geometric forms, which cleverly reference and beautifully reconfigure the striking individuals, artistic movements, and world events of previous centuries. All JMM eyewear is ethically sourced and produced with the utmost respect for industry partners' environment and wellbeing.

About The Role

We are seeking a proactive and analytical Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Senior Analyst to join our team, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer. This role is pivotal in driving financial efficiency, providing strategic insights, and supporting decision-making processes across the organization. The FP&A Senior Analyst will partner with leadership to optimize resources, manage capital investments, and maintain a robust financial framework that aligns with the company’s strategic goals. This is a high-visibility, 100% hands-on individual contributor role — you will personally build the models, reports, and dashboards — for someone who is deeply data-oriented and can translate complex financial and operational data into clear, decision-ready insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Control & Optimization
• Monitor and manage operating costs across departments.
• Identify areas for cost reduction and process efficiency.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement cost-saving initiative

• Capex Control & Management
• Oversee and manage capital expenditure (Capex) budgets.
• Evaluate proposed Capex investments for alignment with strategic goals.
• Ensure effective monitoring of approved Capex projects and provide post-mortem analysis.

• Procurement Process Improvement
• Develop and refine procurement approval processes to enhance visibility on commitments.
• Drive efficiency and predictability in financial disbursement.

• Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis
• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Develop and update financial models and forecasts.
• Develop driver-based models for revenue (retail comp/new-store, wholesale sell-in, e- commerce), gross margin, inventory purchases, and operating expenses.
• Model new initiatives: gallery openings (build-out capex, tenant allowances, rent structures, ramp curves), new market entry, and channel expansion.
• Monitor actual performance against budgets and provide actionable insights.

• Financial Reporting
• Prepare and present regular financial reports to senior management.
• Highlight key performance indicators (KPIs), variances, and recommend actions.
• Support multi-currency consolidation analytics, including FX impact analysis (constant- currency reporting, translation vs. transaction effects) across USD, EUR, GBP, and JPY entities.

• Data Analysis & Insights
• Conduct detailed financial analysis, including scenario, profitability, and cost-benefit analysis.
• Support decision-making with actionable data insights.

• Business Partnering
• Collaborate with department heads and leadership to understand business drivers.
• Provide financial guidance on key initiatives to align with strategic goals.

• Strategic Initiatives
• Support corporate strategy development through financial modeling and scenario analysis.

• Ad Hoc Projects
• Lead or support ad-hoc financial projects as needed by senior management.

• Systems, Data & AI
• Serve as an FP&A power user of the ERP (NetSuite), including saved searches, Suite Analytics, and report building; help define requirements for planning tools and BI implementations.
• Automate and streamline recurring reporting through advanced Excel, Power Query/Power BI, or SQL; reduce manual work and improve data integrity

• Key Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA is a plus).
• 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, or a similar role.
• Relevant CPG, Retail, Manufacturing experience
• Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and data analysis tools.
• Demonstrated experience with data analysis and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or similar); SQL or Power Query skills a strong plus.
• Experience or strong familiarity with leveraging AI tools in a finance context — using LLMs or AI-assisted features to draft analysis, build and debug formulas/queries, summarize data, or automate repetitive work — with sound judgment about accuracy, validation, and data confidentiality.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; hands-on experience with a mid-market or enterprise ERP (NetSuite strongly preferred), including report writing and data extraction.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment

Equal Opportunity StatementJacques Marie Mage is a company that respects the uniqueness of each employee and offers everyone the means to find their place and thrive. We promote initiatives aimed at supporting professional equality for everyone. We strive to go above and beyond purely symbolic measures by building a culture focused on meaningful strategies aimed at creating an inclusive workforce.

Our BenefitsJacques Marie Mage provides a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package for full-time employees. These offerings reflect our commitment to supporting and valuing our team.

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans with up to 100% employer contribution and FSA options.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with 4% company match after 90 days.
• Life & Disability Insurance: Company-paid life insurance plus optional long-term disability coverage.
• Eyewear Perks: Access to exclusive seasonal product allowances and discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 confidential support services.
• Extra Perks: Pet, auto, and home insurance, commuter benefits, identity theft protection.
• Time Off: Major holidays, birthday off, vacation, sick time, and winter break.
• Community Engagement: Volunteer opportunities through the JMM Stewardship Program.