Senior Financial Analyst - Retail / Store Finance FP&A

Overview

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We are seeking a highly analytical and hands-on Senior Financial Analyst to support our Beauty Client, a fast-paced, global retail organization. This role is ideal for a finance professional with strong FP&A and close experience who thrives in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment and is comfortable owning both financial reporting and forecasting processes.

This position plays a critical role in supporting month-end close, store-level financial performance, and forecasting activities, partnering cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, Treasury, and Business stakeholders to ensure continuity, accuracy, and actionable insights across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Financial Ownership

• Own and execute month-end close activities, including:
  • Journal entries
  • Accruals
  • Reconciliations
  • Variance analysis
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial results across retail stores, LL charges, and Beauty Services

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and review monthly financial reporting decks and management presentations
• Analyze store-level performance, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities
• Deliver clear, concise financial commentary to support decision-making

Forecasting & Planning

• Support and drive forecasting cycles, including:
  • Interim Forecast (IF)
  • Strategic Planning (STRAT)
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on assumptions and inputs
• Monitor forecast vs. actuals and provide actionable insights

Planning Systems & Modeling

• Maintain and update Anaplan models, including:
  • New store openings
  • Occupancy costs and LL charges
  • Beauty Services financials
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across planning systems

Lease Accounting & Treasury Partnership

• Partner with Accounting and Treasury on IFRS 16 lease accounting and cash flow tracking
• Support reporting and analysis related to lease liabilities and occupancy costs

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead and participate in recurring month-end and forecast review meetings
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Treasury, and business stakeholders to align on financial performance and priorities

Ad Hoc Analysis & Process Improvement

• Respond to ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests from Finance leadership
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 5+ years of FP&A or financial analysis experience, preferably within retail or consumer-facing industries
• Strong experience with month-end close, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Hands-on experience with Anaplan (strongly preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills (financial modeling, large data sets, pivots)
• Experience supporting store-level or operational finance is a plus

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail
• Ability to own processes end-to-end and work independently
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate data into business insights
• Effective cross-functional partner with a collaborative approach

Why This Role

• Opportunity to own key financial processes across retail store operations
• High-impact role with exposure to forecasting, planning, and executive reporting
• Cross-functional visibility across Finance, Accounting, and Treasury
• Direct influence on business performance and decision-making

**About Aquent Talent:**

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Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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