Associate Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Secaucus, NJ - USA
Job Summary
The Associate Manager Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) supports the financial planning forecasting reporting and business analysis activities for Pierre Fabre USA with a primary focus on net revenue Gross-To-Net (GtN) and gross margin performance analysis and forecasting. Reporting to the Associate Director Financial Planning & Analysis this role partners with Commercial Marketing Operations and Accounting to provide financial reporting and analysis that supports business performance and informed decision-making.
The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with analytical rigor and business partnering skills helping Commercial Marketing and Operations teams understand performance drivers andidentifyopportunities to improve profitability.
Essential Functions:
Business Finance:
Lead monthly reporting analysis and forecasting of salesGtNdeductions and net revenue.
Monitor revenue performance against budget forecast and prior yearidentifyingkey drivers and risks and opportunities with Commercial.
Lead monthly Billbacks meetings with Commercial and Accounting ensuringaccurateaccruals during month-end close and alignment between financial forecasts and actual spending.
Monitor and analyze gross margin performance (cogs cost-to-serve) across brandschannelsand product categories when relevant.
Maintain and enhance financial models at the brandchanneland product level.
Assistin the development and enhancement of financial models that connect business drivers to P&L performance and support scenario analysis (e.g.P&L by channel).
Other duties as described by the business.
Division/BU FP&A:
Support the AssociateDirectorFP&A in Division/BU P&L management.
Monitor actuals against plans (budget forecast prior year) across revenue and operating expenses) analyzevariancesandidentifyrisks and opportunities.
Support division-wide budgeting monthlyforecastsand strategic Long-Term Plans (LTP).
Cross-Functional Business Partnering:
Collaborate with Commercial and Accounting teams to improve visibility and transparency of deductions andGtNimpacts.
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to be recognized as a valued partner.
Deliver against ad hoc requests and projects from several cross-functional business partners including local Management team.
Reporting & Financial Controlling:
Support month-end close activities by partnering withAccountingtovalidatefinancial results prepare accruals cost allocations ensuring reporting accuracy and compliance with Group policies.
Prepare monthly financial reporting packages dashboards and P&L summaries for key stakeholders local Management and Head Office.
Develop recurring reports that translate financial results into clear actionable business insights.
Process Improvement & Special Projects:
Subject Matter Expert (SME) forPeakPerf new Pierre Fabre EPM tool.
Identifyopportunities to improve reporting efficiency forecast accuracy and financial planning processes.
Other duties as described by the business.
Required Education Experience and Competencies:
Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or Business Administration.
35 yearsof progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis or Commercial Finance.
Experience in the Beauty or CPG industry with strong brands is preferred.
Exposure to Gross-to-Net accounting and customer profitability concepts is preferred.
Strong understanding of financial statements P&L management budgeting forecasting and accrual accounting.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with experience building financial models at channel and product level and performing complex analyses.
Experience with ERP systems and financial planning/reporting tools preferred.
Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective cross-functional relationships.
Highly motivated self-starter profile with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
WorkEnvironment/physicaldemands/positiontypeandexpectedhoursofwork:
- ThispositionbasedinSecaucusNJandoffersahybridworkarrangementwithtworemotedayseachweek.
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- Thenormalworkinghoursoftheofficearefrom8:30a.m.5:.
- Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformtheessentialfunctions.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Range: $85000 $105000
This range represents the base annual full-time salary for all positions within the applicable job grade. The actual salary offer will depend on a range of factors including experience education location and other relevant qualifications. This position is also eligible for a Pierre Fabre bonus commission or incentive program in addition to the base pay.
Employees may be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision coverage voluntary benefits a 401(k) retirement plan a generous PTO policy paid company holidays and paid parental leave. Additional offerings include employee discounts on our products professional development opportunities and access to mental health and wellness programs.
Pierre Fabre
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About Company
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