Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

About the Role

Join the prestigious House of Parfums Christian Dior in New York, where the vision is to become the most coveted name in beauty, embodying the essence of French luxury marked by happiness and joy. As an FP&A Manager within our team, you will be a leader in financial planning and analysis for North American operations, supporting strategic decision-making through accurate financial reporting, comprehensive variance analyses, and advanced financial modeling.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting of North American capital expenditures across the USA and Canada, becoming the finance authority in this P&L segment.
• Manage full P&L scenario planning for Direct to Consumer (D2C) channels in North America, coordinating monthly reviews and budget cycles with key stakeholders.
• Analyze and recommend insights from ROI evaluations of CAPEX and OPEX projects to support commercial, operational, and strategic decisions.
• Critically assess and challenge costs and their allocations to improve financial outcomes.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly and quarterly financial reports for headquarters.
• Monitor performance metrics, identify trends, and investigate causes of unexpected variances.
• Provide monthly financial insights to management and various departments, ensuring adherence to budget limits.
• Communicate financial results, forecasts, and variance explanations for Canada Media and PR expenses to internal stakeholders clearly and decisively.
• Support ad hoc reporting and projects as required by the leadership team.
• Participate actively in the month-end close process, demonstrating a solid grasp of P&L and balance sheet drivers.

Candidate Profile

We seek candidates with 5 to 7 years of progressive FP&A experience, ideally within the luxury goods sector. You will demonstrate strong analytical skills, leadership qualities, and stakeholder management capability combined with solid communication and project management expertise.

Core Competencies and Values

• Initiative, resourcefulness, and resilience.
• Leadership and assertiveness with entrepreneurial spirit and critical thinking.
• Team collaboration, emotional intelligence, and communication skills.
• Commitment to inclusivity, learning agility, integrity, and empathy.
• Adaptability, change management, business acumen, problem-solving, and purpose-driven management.

Technical and Professional Skills

• Proficient in financial modeling and strategic financial analysis for ROI and forecasting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills suited for conveying complex financial concepts simply to senior management.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines within fast-paced environments.
• Detail-oriented and inquisitive in analyzing financial data to optimize performance.

Additional Information

This job description captures the essential duties but is not an exhaustive list; responsibilities may evolve as business needs change. The salary range targets $100,000 to $140,000, with flexibility based on expertise, performance, and tenure. The recruitment process involves application screening, HR and managerial interviews, and peer discussion.

Skills Development and Growth Opportunities

• Enhance strategic thinking by managing budgets, forecasts, and ROI analyses linking financial data to long-term goals.
• Develop stakeholder management abilities through regular engagement with internal teams.
• Advance business acumen by understanding key financial drivers and their impact on decisions.

Career Advancement

Potential career paths include progressing to Senior Manager, FP&A; Director, FP&A; and Vice President, FP&A roles.