Senior FP&A Analyst
Designer Parfums is a fast-growing, dynamic global fragrance company in the perfume & cosmetics industry, with a UK base in London and international ambition, with active business in around 70 markets.
We are a small family-owned business, and we are proud to create, develop, and distribute brands from a fantastic portfolio of heritage classics to celebrity trend-led fragrances. We are brand owners and licensees for GHOST, JENNIFER LOPEZ, HAWAIIAN TROPIC, CERRUTI, PLAYBOY & JEAN LOUIS SCHERRER and proud to be distributors for ARIANA GRANDE, GUY LAROCHE, PILOMA PICASSO, AIGNER & GANT.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior FP&A Analyst to join our Finance team. This role will be instrumental in driving the financial planning and performance management processes across the organisation. You will collaborate with key stakeholders across departments to provide accurate financial insights, support decision-making, and drive continuous improvement in our financial operations.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior FP&A Analyst to join our Finance team. This role will be instrumental in driving the financial planning and performance management processes across the organisation. You will collaborate with key stakeholders across departments to provide accurate financial insights, support decision-making, and drive continuous improvement in our financial operations.
Planning & Forecasting
* Support the annual budgeting process, partnering with department heads to set financial targets aligned with the company's strategic objectives.
* Execute routine forecast cycles, ensuring both accuracy and agility in response to business changes.
* Drive alignment between the financial plan, operating plan, commercial plan, and strategic objectives, ensuring consistency and cohesion across business functions.
* Collaborate cross-functionally to identify financial risks & opportunities, and integrate these into forecasting processes.
Reporting & Insight
* Ensure the timely, accurate, and insightful delivery of financial reporting for senior leadership and executive teams.
* Design and implement dashboards and reporting tools to improve performance visibility and decision-making.
* Clearly communicate key performance drivers, financial trends, and their business implications in a concise and meaningful way.
Financial Modelling
* Develop and maintain robust financial models for scenario planning, long-term strategy, and investment decisions.
* Build clear and reliable predictive models across various business functions to support strategic and operational initiatives.
* Drive innovation within the FP&A function by implementing new tools, systems, and best practices.
Variance Analysis & Performance Management
* Perform monthly and quarterly variance analyses, comparing actual results with budget, reforecast, and prior year performance.
* Provide actionable insights through deep-dive analysis, highlighting key drivers of variances and their operational impact.
* Support the development of multi-dimensional P&Ls to effectively monitor and manage performance across brands, customers, and channels.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
* Proven FP&A experience, ideally in retail or FMCG.
* Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with advanced Excel proficiency.
* Ability to communicate complex financial insights clearly and effectively.
* Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
* Experience with Power BI or similar tools is a plus.
* CIMA Qualified - Finalists or QBE will be considered