Analyst, Finance, FP&A

About the Company

Shiseido Americas is part of the global Shiseido organization and supports a wide portfolio of prestige beauty and fragrance brands. The business is headquartered in New York City and operates across multiple U.S. locations, serving teams throughout the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. The company emphasizes diversity, collaboration, creativity, and an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued.

Role Overview

This position is for a Financial Analyst within the Commercial Finance function, focused on the U.S. business for Clé de Peau Beauté. The role works closely with Sales, Marketing, Accounting, and Operations to turn financial data into insights that support revenue growth, margin improvement, and day-to-day commercial decisions. The scope includes budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and support for initiatives aimed at revenue expansion and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and help drive the month-end close process by coordinating with accounting and internal business partners.
• Review actual results against budget, the latest forecast, and the previous year to identify the main causes behind performance changes.
• Draft financial commentary that explains trends, key risks, and potential opportunities.
• Monitor gross margin performance at both product and customer/channel levels.
• Take ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for the U.S. commercial profit and loss statement.
• Evaluate pricing initiatives and promotional spending to measure how effective they are commercially.
• Work with Sales, Marketing, and Operations on forecast support, business cases, and ad hoc analysis.
• Update and improve financial models and reporting tools so they remain accurate and provide practical insights.
• Be prepared to take on additional duties that support the organization’s mission, vision, and values.

Candidate Profile

• At least 1 year of experience in financial analysis, commercial finance, FP&A, or a similar function.
• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or another related discipline.
• Advanced Excel ability, including financial modeling, pivot tables, and standard financial formulas.
• Strong analytical judgment with the ability to convert data into clear business recommendations.
• Comfortable communicating with colleagues outside finance and partnering across functions.
• Good understanding of P&L structure, margin behavior, and commercial drivers.
• Capability to handle several priorities in a fast-moving environment while maintaining accuracy.

Compensation and Benefits

The role offers a base salary range of $70,080 to $96,360 per year. Pay may differ depending on location, and the final offer will also reflect job-specific knowledge, education, skills, and experience. In addition to base pay, the company may provide bonus eligibility and a broader total rewards package.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and disability insurance; paid time off; paid volunteer days; paid company holidays; paid parental leave; a 401(k) plan with a 6% company match; learning and development programs; internal and international mobility opportunities; product discounts and annual gratis; employee affinity groups; and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Shiseido is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants without regard to race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Additional Information

The compensation package may also include participation in a bonus program with the opportunity to exceed target performance. The role is full-time and based onsite in New York, NY.