Strategic Business Analyst

Cosmo International Fragrances; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosmo International Fragrances in Fort Lauderdale seeks a U.S. Fragrance Business Planning & Analytics Manager with 5-10 years of FP&A or related analytics experience.

You will partner with the General Manager and senior leadership to drive strategic decisions, build financial models, forecast, and optimize profitability. Advanced Excel, Power BI and SAP experience are preferred, with a background in fragrance, cosmetics, or related manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in FP&A, commercial finance, or related analytics.
• Experience supporting executive leadership through financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of KPIs, profitability, budgeting and forecasting.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills; SAP ERP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual planning, forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning.
• Analyze sales performance and profitability by customer/territory/product.
• Develop forward-looking financial models and scenario analyses.
• Own dashboards and executive reporting in Power BI.

Skills

FP&A experience

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Budgeting

Profitability analysis

Pricing strategy

Scenario planning

Advanced Excel

Power BI

ERP experience (SAP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

MBA or advanced business degree

Tools

Power BI

SAP ERP

Formpak

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a U.S. Fragrance Business Planning & Analytics Manager with 5-10 years of experience in FP&A, commercial finance, strategic business analysis, or a related analytical role. As a key partner to the General Manager and senior leadership, this role will analyze business drivers, anticipate performance, identify risks and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations. Candidates should have strong experience in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, profitability, pricing, and scenario planning, along with advanced Excel, Power BI or similar BI tools, and ERP experience, preferably SAP. Experience in fragrance, beauty/cosmetics, CPG, specialty chemicals, ingredients, or a similar manufacturing or B2B environment is strongly preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position in Fort Lauderdale.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Business Analysis

• Partner with the General Manager and senior leadership on strategic planning, execution, and key business decisions.
• Lead annual business planning, forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning.
• Analyze business performance to identify key drivers, trends, risks, and growth opportunities.
• Develop forward-looking models and scenario analyses to support business priorities and recommended actions.
  

Commercial & Sales Analytics

• Analyze sales performance by customer, territory, category, product, and salesperson.
• Evaluate customer, account, and product portfolio profitability.
• Support pricing strategies, incentive programs, growth initiatives, and new business opportunities.
• Partner with Sales leadership on pipeline management, forecasting accuracy, account planning, and commercial performance.
  

Financial Analysis

• Partner with Finance to strengthen forecasting accuracy and visibility into business performance.
• Monitor gross margin, contribution margin, operating results, and performance against budget and forecast.
• Develop financial models to evaluate investments, strategic initiatives, and business opportunities.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, margin improvement, and operational efficiency.
  

Business Intelligence & Reporting

• Own and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and executive reporting tools.
• Use Power BI and other analytical tools to identify trends and actionable business insights.
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of business data.
• Present findings and recommendations clearly to senior and executive leadership.
  

Cross-Functional & Process Support

• Support demand planning, inventory optimization, operational performance, and customer service-level analysis.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional initiatives involving Sales, Finance, and operational teams.
• Use SAP, Formpak, and business intelligence tools to improve reporting, analytics, efficiency, and data quality.
• Support digital transformation, continuous improvement, and greater management visibility across the organization.
  

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Analytics, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of progressively responsible experience in business analysis, FP&A, commercial finance, strategic analytics, or a related field.
• Experience supporting executive leadership through financial analysis, forecasting, business insights, and strategic planning.
• Strong understanding of financial metrics, KPIs, profitability analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Advanced strategic thinking, problem-solving, organization, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining accuracy, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Experience in fragrance, cosmetics, beauty, consumer packaged goods, specialty chemicals, or ingredients is preferred,
• MBA or another advanced business degree is preferred.
  

Systems Expertise

• Power-user proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, Power Query, advanced formulas and functions, charts, and financial modeling.
• Strong proficiency in Power BI or a comparable business intelligence platform.
• Experience with SAP ERP or a comparable enterprise resource planning system; experience with Formpak is a plus.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook, with the ability to create clear executive presentations and reports.
  

Additional Information

• Occasional travel of up to 10% may be required based on business needs.
• This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but may lead cross-functional projects and provide guidance to junior team members.
  

Who We Are

Cosmo International Fragrances is a privately owned company that has been in operation for over 40 years. We work with both well-established and indie brands globally, manufacturing fragrance oils for fine fragrance, personal care, home care, hair care, and household products. With production plants, creative centers, and R&D sites in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, we bridge the gap between fragrance creation, consumer needs, and emerging innovation. Cosmo is proud to be a diverse international company with employees representing over 30 countries. We foster a culture of community, inclusion, equity, and mutual respect.

Cosmo is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences.