FP& A Manager

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FP&A Manager, London, 37.5 Hours - Hybrid

Ready to bring passion into your career?

A global leading skincare and make-up company, Clarins Group is the embodiment of a committed family history, with a fierce passion for innovation and spirit of independence. Its raison d'être is "making life more beautiful, passing on a more beautiful planet".

Operating in more than 150 countries, we are now the number one skincare company in Europe and are accelerating our development on all other continents, particularly in Asia and the Americas.

Because our 8,000 talents are unique, we are committed to promoting diversity in all its forms.

Do you want to help write the next chapter of our story?

The role:

We are currently looking for a highly skilled FP&A Manager to join our dynamic finance team and support the financial growth of our UK business.

What you'll do:

• FP&A Leadership : Supervise and coordinate all FP&A activities across the entire Clarins UK business, collaborating with the leadership team, heads of departments, and team managers.
• Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) : Oversee the budgeting and review of the business COGS, valued at approximately £35M annually.
• Budgeting & Reforecasting : Manage the annual budgeting and business planning process, including periodic reforecasts. Provide guidance and support to teams in the production of accurate budgets.
• Cost Reviews : Conduct regular departmental cost reviews to ensure financial efficiency.
• Financial Analysis : Provide strategic financial analysis, challenge assumptions, and present alternative solutions to support business growth.
• Project Appraisal : Evaluate the suitability, feasibility, and acceptability of business cases.
• Commercial Insight : Act as a proactive business partner, offering commercial insight and strategic recommendations.
• KPI Dashboard : Produce the monthly company KPI dashboard, tracking key performance metrics.
• Financial Reconciliation & Reporting : Oversee monthly financial reconciliations and participate in preparing monthly management accounts. Analyze trends, variances, and provide additional reporting as needed (e.g., capex analysis, inventory analysis, modelling, and forecasting).
• Mentorship & Training : Mentor and train both Finance and Non-Finance colleagues on best practices in reporting and commercial awareness.
• Team Development : Manage and develop direct reports to ensure continued team growth and success.

You are:

• Fully qualified in CIMA, ACA, or ACCA.
• Experienced with Hyperion, ERM packages, or Cognos is highly beneficial. (Desirable)
• Able to build and nurture professional relationships across different geographies, particularly in the UK and France.

You have:

• Minimum 3 years of FP&A experience within the retail industry.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel for business analysis and reporting.
• Proven track record in developing systems and enhancing data analysis processes.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex information to varied audiences.
• Strong organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail in planning, systems management, and data analysis.

We have:

• Close to 70 years of expertise in beauty and spa, with the Clarins and myBlend brands.
• Unique products and innovative services.
• A commitment to Social & Environmental Responsibility embedded in our raison d'être .
• A caring and inclusive corporate culture.
• Development and training opportunities.
• Attractive compensation and benefits.
• We Care Day - Volunteering.
• A flexible work environment, with up to 2 days of remote working per week.

If you have a curious mind, a thirst to go further and the drive to boldly take on new challenges, join us.

At Clarins Group, we believe in making life more beautiful for our employees and our customers. Inclusion and diversity are firmly grounded in our core values, which are part of our DNA. We strive to achieve inclusiveness and we foster an equal-opportunity culture where everyone can reach their full potential and do their best work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

To learn more about our group and our commitments to people and the planet, visit www.groupeclarins.com