Guerlain · 1 day ago
Consultant, FPA & Controlling, TEMP
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $100K/yrGuerlain is an iconic luxury French Perfume & Cosmetics brand, part of the LVMH Group, seeking a Consultant for Financial Planning, Analysis, and Controlling for its US-based business. The role involves partnering with management to monitor financial trends, construct budgets, and provide financial analysis to support decision-making.
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Responsibilities
Act as a partner to the local General Manager
Partner daily with VP Omnichannel Sales to monitor business trends and identify risks & opportunities
Proactively monitor yearly and monthly financial targets in collaboration with the team
Construct and monitor budgets (Revised 1), three-year plan (2027-2029) and forecasts (sales outlooks and landing)
Provide accurate financial information to support management in their decision-making process
Provide monthly analysis on financial risks & opportunities by assessing current trends with key performance indicators
Lead monthly closing for the company
Perform detailed budget vs. actual variance analyses for P&L lines and ledger accounts monthly
Compute accruals with logical and explainable back-ups for each month-end closing
Analyze balance sheet accounts and formalize reconciliations to make sure our accounts are clean
Learn and understand components and processes involved in each P&L line
Challenge costs and allocations of costs
Report financial information to France headquarters in a timely manner
Validate the local income statement and balance sheet
Clear account receivable balances every month
Perform other financial analysis related to the current business or related to new projects
Work closely with the Business Partnership Center: Accounting, IT, Forecasting, Purchasing, Customer Service, etc
Approve internal ePO and purchase orders
Code invoices and control invoicing flows
Keep approval workflows up to date for AX and Medius systems
Effectively manage relationship and communication (e.g. tariffs updates, etc.) with HQ based in Paris
Assist on related ad hoc reports/projects
Conduct all other job-related activities
Qualification
Required
A consistent track record for high accuracy with detail orientation & data reporting precision
Ability to work in a time sensitive, accurate environment
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Self-management skills with the strategic agility to ensure alignment and drive execution
Entrepreneurial drive
Ability to take initiative and work independently
Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion and professionalism with sensitive information
Ability to deliver information in a clear, concise manner
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to use data to assemble a narrative
Preferred
Relevant experience, preferably in FP&A in the luxury, retail, and/or beauty industry
Company
Guerlain
Guerlain is a French perfume and cosmetics and skincare house, among the oldest in the world.
Founded in 1828
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1994-01-01Acquired
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