NARS Cosmetics is a part of Shiseido Americas, a subsidiary of the renowned Shiseido Company Limited. They are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support global brand operations for NARS and Tory Burch, focusing on budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive strategic decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Manage budgeting and reporting processes for US global brand P&L statements
- Conduct comprehensive variance analysis comparing actual performance to budget and forecasts
- Prepare detailed financial commentary explaining performance drivers, trends, and business insights
- Support actualization of budgets and collaborate with business partners on reforecasting cycles
- Analyze profitability of new product launches and provide recommendations
- Evaluate financial impact of product discontinuations and portfolio optimization decisions
- Calculate and maintain gross margin benchmarks across brands and product categories
- Identify and describe key margin drivers, providing actionable insights to improve profitability
- Work closely with Marketing, Operations, and Product teams to understand business performance
- Partner with business stakeholders to develop accurate forecasts and strategic financial plans
- Support ad-hoc analysis and special projects as business needs arise
- Communicate financial results and insights to various levels of management
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for global brand operations
- Maintain and enhance financial models and reporting templates
- Support month-end close processes and ensure accuracy of financial data
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve reporting efficiency
Skills
- 1-2+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or related finance roles
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- Advanced Excel skills - expert-level proficiency in financial modeling, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and complex formulas
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex financial information clearly
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Understanding of P&L dynamics and financial statement analysis
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
- Strong business acumen and curiosity about understanding business drivers
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Volunteer Days
- Paid Company Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K with 6% Company Match
- Talent Development & Learning Programs
- Internal & International Mobility
- Product Discounts & Annual Gratis
- Employee Led Affinity Groups
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Participation in our bonus program which features the ability to overachieve
Company Overview
NARS Cosmetics is French cosmetics and skin care company. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.narscosmetics.com/.