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location

New York, NY

salary

$190,000

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$200,000

employment type

Direct Hire

category

Finance

division

Career Group

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Director of Financial Planning + Analysis

Luxury Fragrance House has established itself as one of the most renowned, leading fragrance houses within the luxury market today. Founded in 1961, the Maison is known for its mix of iconic scented candles, personal fragrances, bath and body products, and home décor. Its flagship boutique is in Paris.
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Team Size: Leads 3 FP&A managers


Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning:‍

  • Lead annual budgeting, monthly closings, quarterly reforecasting.
  • Analyze margin, contribution by channel/product.
  • Manage inventory financial performance.
  • Partner on Opex management for efficiency and cost improvement.
  • Oversee Capex evaluation and investment profitability.
  • Control departmental financial activities including cost control.
  • Provide variance analysis to identify risks/opportunities.
  • Translate strategic plans into realistic budgets with action plans.
  • Define and monitor KPIs for financial and operational metrics.
  • Challenge assumptions, provide strategic insights for executives.
  • Build strong cross-functional relationships.
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‍Processes and Systems:‍

  • Optimize ERP setup for data quality and process efficiency.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Assist in policy/procedure establishment.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting, financial controls, authority levels.
  • Participate in strategic/tactical business initiatives.
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Leadership & People Development:‍

  • Lead and develop FP&A managers.
  • Foster growth mindset and continuous improvement culture.
  • Build partnerships across departments and HQ (France).
  • Champion talent development and succession planning.
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Qualifications:‍

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related (MBA preferred).
  • Proven experience as Director of FP&A or similar, preferably in luxury or consumer goods company
  • Strong skills in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, modeling.
  • Proficiency with financial reporting tools (Excel, planning software).
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Collaborative with cross-functional teams and senior executives.
  • Strong leadership and management skills.
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Preferred Qualities:

  • Business-driven, proactive self-starter.
  • Solution-oriented mindset.
  • Change management capability.
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Please submit your resume for consideration!

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