Lead and manage monthly Opex forecasting and budget tracking across business units, ensuring alignment with financial targets.
Monitor and track spend by cost center; identify risks and opportunities to stay within budget.
Oversee purchase order (PO) management, ensuring accurate reflection in forecasts and alignment with functional budgets.
Perform monthly variance analysis of key P&L lines, comparing actuals to forecasts and prior periods.
Investigate and communicate key drivers of performance, including KPIs, Opex deviations, and process efficiency metrics.
Deliver actionable insights to leadership based on actual trends and emerging risks.
Partner with HR and business leaders to build, track, and refine headcount forecasts.
Analyze personnel-related expenses and provide insights on resource utilization, hiring plans, and cost optimization.
Assist in the financial planning process at the business unit level, including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range plans.
Collaborate cross-functionally to challenge sales forecasts, align expense assumptions, and ensure robust planning accuracy.
Support Ax Finance Head with gross-to-nets (GTNs) forecast and actuals including discounts, rebates, and pricing programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance and/or accounting required; Master’s degree or MBA in finance preferred
6-10 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, and/or planning within corporate environment
Experience in aesthetics, consumer, or business-to-business-to-consumer model is preferred
Strong track record of forward-looking risk mitigation to consistently and sustainably deliver on business commitments
Successful experience with P&L management, strong business partnering, and a proven record of growth in job responsibilities
Experience in financial planning and/or analysis in mid-sized and large corporate structures or lead in public accounting firm is preferred
Must be proficient large ERP systems such as Oracle Cloud or similar as well as MS Office suite (Word, Excel, and Access)
Experience with Hyperion Planning (Essbase, SmartView, etc.) as well as data warehousing is a significant plus
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, required.

Benefits

Health insurance
401(k) plan with employer match
Generous paid time off policy
Hybrid work schedules

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

Opex forecastingbudget trackingvariance analysisP&L managementfinancial planningcost optimizationresource utilizationrisk mitigationdata warehousingfinancial analysis

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationleadershipproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingbusiness partneringinsight deliverycross-functional teamworkstrategic thinkingadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in financeBachelor’s degree in accountingMaster’s degree in financeMBA in finance