FP&A Manager

About the Client:
Forsyth Barnes are working with an innovative brand, who engage with both brands and talents to bring their beauty products to consumers worldwide.

Position Overview:
We are currently partnering with our client to find a proactive and flexible FP&A Manager to join their Finance department. This is an exciting opportunity to be a key player in driving the growth of the business by improving controlling, reporting, and forecasting processes. The FP&A Manager will collaborate closely with various departments, including Sales, Demand Planning, Marketing, and Operations, to deliver insightful business analysis and enhance operational processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level financial analysis and insights to senior management, while also engaging in hands-on accounting responsibilities.
• Proactively understand, anticipate, and report on finance and business risks and opportunities.
• Build and maintain financial models for current and future projects.
• Produce detailed monthly reports, including:
• Sales by product/brand, region/state, and forecast.
• Shipments and retail selling results, with accompanying forecasts.
• Profitability analysis by customer/brand/market.
• Cost analysis, forecasting, and recommendations.
• Financial simulations, models, and KPIs.
• Performance comparisons against previous year, budget, forecast, and plan.
• Prepare budgets, reforecasts, and 3-year business plans, including marketing costs by region.
• Provide operational stock control insights, including COGS analysis, stock rotation, and reconciliation.
• Conduct analysis and monitoring of business plans for new projects.
• Oversee intercompany transaction reporting and transfer price controls.
• Work with the accounting team to ensure monthly control of the Balance Sheet and Income Statement.
• Gather and analyze market and internal financial data to offer actionable insights.
• Lead efforts in automating processes and act as a key user in new IT projects.
• Play an active role in new development projects within the company.

• A strong ability to multi-task and take on additional responsibilities when necessary.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a focus on accuracy.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively present financial information.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in financial modeling.
• A proactive attitude and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and exercise sound judgment.
• A sense of urgency and a respect for deadlines and established processes.