Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Audemars Piguet•New York, NY

7d•$140,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager will manage the preparation, analysis and monitoring of retail P&L, and provide substantial analytical focus while ensuring data quality and accuracy in order to perform effective management reporting. As a strategic business leader, he/she will collaborate with senior leaders across the business and lead the preparation of various monthly financial and operational reporting with insightful analysis, explanation of variance drivers and recommendations for cost saving initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
7+ years of experience in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, consolidation, and financial analysis, preferably within retail or luxury industries.
Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills, with a proactive and inquisitive mindset.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and financial acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
Proven ability to interact with, advise, influence, and challenge senior leadership while serving as a strategic business partner.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial systems, automation, and consolidation/reporting tools.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects, take initiative, and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Accounting/GAAP knowledge and willingness to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

Lead the annual budget, latest estimate, and business review processes for AP North America and LATAM, while coordinating Americas consolidation of actuals and budgets.
Monitor key business KPIs, perform trend analysis, and manage monthly closing reviews, budget controls, and performance reporting to HQ and local management.
Prepare and deliver monthly financial and operational reporting with variance analysis, business insights, and cost-saving recommendations across all departments.
Analyze P&L drivers and business processes, linking financial results to operational decisions and business outcomes.
Lead the business controlling function, partnering with Accounting to ensure accurate cost allocations across accounts, cost centers, business areas, and boutique profitability in line with budgets and targets.
Ensure compliance with AP standards, internal controls, and support enforcement, internal audits, and external audits as required.
Perform ad hoc financial analyses to support current business needs, strategic initiatives, and new projects.
Drive continuous process improvements to enhance the speed, efficiency, and accuracy of budgeting and forecasting processes.