Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Hourglass Cosmetics•West Hollywood, CA

4d•$85,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Connected by creativity and driven by purpose. Hourglass Cosmetics is a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand, redefining luxury cosmetics with high-performance products, innovative formulas, and award-winning franchises. Recognized by Forbes, Fast Company and Time Magazine as one of the most inventive beauty companies, Hourglass leads the industry with its breakthrough products and its commitment to animal welfare. Founded in 2004, Hourglass is globally available in 32 markets and over 4,600 doors including Sephora, Ulta, Neiman Marcus, Selfridges, Space NK and more. Hourglass became part of the Unilever Prestige division in 2017. Discover more about the Hourglass brand story and mission on our website hourglasscosmetics.com We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Senior Director of FP&A, this role is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, scenario analysis, management reporting and executive presentations. The FP&A Manager serves as a key link between all relevant budget holders and the sales, finance, and supply chain functions to ensure alignment in spend and sales targets. This person will oversee one Senior Financial Analyst and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive financial performance and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring 5-7+ years of experience in financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting, with a strong analytical acumen and a genuine passion for the premium beauty industry.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, accounting or related field
Minimum 5 years progressive finance experience; beauty/cosmetics preferred
Expert level Excel skills required; familiarity with PowerBI, NetSuite, and/or Adaptive Insights strongly preferred
Curiosity about and comfort with emerging AI and automation tools, with an interest in applying them to FP&A workflows and reporting
Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail
Strong analytical mindset with demonstrated experience in financial tracking, reporting and modeling
Proven ability to build and lead scalable processes in a fast-paced environment
Forward-thinking and resourceful, with a track record of identifying problems and implementing creative, practical solutions
A collaborative, high-energy presence with the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
A genuine passion for beauty, cosmetics and skincare
Must be able to work from Corporate Office at least 60% of the time

Nice To Haves

Private Equity, Investment Banking or Management Consulting experience a plus

Responsibilities

Budgeting & Forecasting
Support the CFO and Finance team on annual budgeting and ongoing forecast cycle
Coordinate with department leads to gather financial inputs, key assumptions and business updates
Develop and maintain detailed financial models to assess revenue, cost and profitability trends
Analyze variances between actuals and forecasts to identify risks & opportunities
Serve as a trusted thought partner to executive leadership known for connecting the dots across data, trends and business priorities
Analysis & Management Reporting
Prepare, maintain, and publish financial performance reports to monitor key trends and variances across revenue, expenses, profitability, operations and KPIs
Analyze large and varied data sets to surface actionable insights and drive strategic discussions across sales, finance, marketing, overheads and supply chain
Produce ad hoc and ongoing reports and analysis to support business decisions and stakeholder needs
Build strong cross-functional relationships, distilling complex financial concepts into clear and accessible language for non-finance audiences
Partner with accounting team on reviewing actuals, month-end close, commentary and cross-functional projects
Executive Presentations & Scenario Analysis
Craft compelling, visually engaging presentations that translate complex data into clear narratives and key insights for senior leadership
Analyze and synthesize data from multiple sources to identify trends, issues, risks, and opportunities and identify appropriate action and next steps
Build scenario analyses and financial models to support strategic initiatives and key business decisions
Systems & Technology
Maintain data integrity across financial reporting systems including classifications, groupings and systems alignment
Identify and resolve issues relating to data hygiene, operations and automation in PowerBI, NetSuite, Adaptive Insights and other tools
Assist with build-out and maintain global retailer reporting, dashboards and visualization within business intelligence tool
Evaluate and develop processes and tools in support of continuous improvement across planning, sales, marketing and operations
Partner with Finance leadership and IT to implement AI-powered tools and automation to enhance workflows, reporting efficiency, analytical capabilities
People Management
Manage and develop one Senior Financial analyst, providing regular performance feedback and career development guidance to support professional growth
Review work product including reports, dashboards and decks to ensure accuracy and actionable insights
Provide training on financial modeling best practice and advanced Excel functions