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Luxury Brand Partners · 2 days ago

Finance Manager

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $125K/yr

5+ years exp

Luxury Brand Partners is a dynamic company in the beauty industry, seeking a Finance Manager to drive financial planning and analysis. The role involves collaborating with various teams to support strategic decision-making and operational discipline.

BeautyConsumer GoodsFashion

Responsibilities

Support the monthly close process by preparing and booking journal entries, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial results

Assist in month-end close activities, including account reconciliations, variance analysis, and coordination with Accounting and cross-functional teams

Ensure financial results are accurately reflected in the general ledger and aligned with forecasting and reporting assumptions

Develop and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and operations forecasts in collaboration with Global Sales, Marketing, and Demand Planner

Oversee and manage all aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual planning cycles, covering P&L, and balance sheet

Monitor actual results versus forecasts and budgets; analyze variances and provide clear, actionable insights

Prepare, present, and report P&L results SVP Finance & Operations

Support the monthly close process to ensure complete, accurate, and timely financial results, including variance analysis and commentary for P&L, and balance sheet

Provide in-depth financial analysis across key sales channels (DTC, wholesale, specialty retail), identifying trends, risks, and growth opportunities to inform go-to-market strategies

Evaluate the financial impact of promotional activities, pricing strategies, and discounting by channel or product line; recommend adjustments to improve ROI

Partner with Sales Operations to track and analyze KPIs such as revenue per door, conversion rates, average order value, customer acquisition costs, and promotional effectiveness

Monitor gross margin trends across products and channels and identify levers to improve profitability

Prepare monthly management reporting packages with clear narratives, dashboards, and insights, present results to leadership

Create and maintain dashboards to track key performance metrics for various stakeholders

Build and maintain financial models for new business concepts, new product launches, channel expansion, and special projects, providing scenario analysis and strategic insights

Collaborate cross-functionally to support strategic initiatives with robust financial analysis

Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and overall financial rigor

Support key projects such as planning system enhancements, reporting standardization, and financial process optimization

Perform ad hoc analysis as needed to support evolving business needs

Track all department corporate card expenses

Own and manage expense-related purchase orders, partnering cross-functionally to ensure timely completion and accurate reporting

Partner with Executive Director of Supply Chain to forecast inventory purchases in a monthly basis

Assist with special projects or initiatives as needed to support departmental goals

Provide backup coverage for team members during absences or peak workload periods

Perform additional administrative tasks or clerical duties as assigned

Support cross-departmental efforts or collaborative initiatives when required

Qualification

Financial PlanningForecastingFinancial AnalysisExcelERP SystemsBI ToolsCPACommunication SkillsDetail-orientedOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required

5–8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or accounting, preferably within consumer, beauty, retail, or DTC environments

Hands-on experience supporting the month-end close process, including preparing and booking journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations

Strong understanding of financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, and how operational activity flows through the general ledger

Experience managing or supporting annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans in a fast-paced environment

Proven ability to analyze multi-channel performance (DTC, wholesale, specialty retail) and translate data into actionable insights

Advanced proficiency in Excel (financial modeling, large datasets, scenario analysis)

Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial results and recommendations to senior leadership and non-finance partners

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision

Preferred

MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred

Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite strongly preferred

Experience with BI and reporting tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker) to build dashboards and management reporting

Prior exposure to private equity–backed companies, board reporting, or investor-facing deliverables is a plus

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance along with additional ancillary benefits

Flexible spending and health savings accounts (FSA/HSA)

Employer paid life insurance coverage with optional supplemental life insurance available

Employer paid long-term and short-term disability

Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Starting with 10 vacation days, 4 fixed personal days and 5 sick days (unless state law requires otherwise, in which case we will comply with state law)

Twelve paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Summer Fridays between Memorial Day & Labor Day

Compensation commensurate with industry standards and your qualifications

401(k) with company match

Monthly technology allowance

Eligible for annual discretionary bonus

Quarterly sample boxes featuring our brands products

Employee referral program with rewards