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Clarins Group is a trusted French family-owned company, a leader in skincare and make-up, operating in more than 150 countries.

We are looking for a FP&A Analyst, based in Sydney. 

Reporting to the Head of Finance ANZ, this position will work closely with GM, Department Heads and Operations to support decision making of Clarins Australia and New Zealand through provision of timely, accurate and meaningful financial reporting and analysis. You will play a key business partner role with APAC to assist with regional financial analysis and queries as well as projects.

The FP&A Analyst is responsible for delivering local and regional reporting deadlines, ensuring a proper financial monitoring of Clarins ANZ by developing dashboards and KPIs, analysing the financial performance and providing commentary on variances to budget and forecasts, in order to achieve the financial goals and ensure the long-term stability and profitability of the business.

You will assist with completion of Clarins ANZ Business Plan, budget, forecasts and latest estimates (R&O) in a timely and efficient manner, and preparation of presentation and detailed commentary to facilitate a good understanding of the financials and key messages for the Management and Key stakeholders.

You will partner with each department within Clarins ANZ to provide business analysis and insights on performance drivers/inhibitors, evaluate ROI for growth initiatives and drive informed decisions.

You will work closely with the Finance team in ANZ to ensure a smooth monthly closing and improve the processes where necessary.

Mission 1: Budgets, Forecasts and Planning

• Assist with the process of Business Planning, budgeting, forecasting and latest estimates with each department in ANZ to ensure accurate and timely submission
• Prepare presentation and provide meaningful commentary on variance analysis for the Senior Management of the Group.
• Maintain all the different budget and forecast versions in the local reporting system including the appropriate monthly phasing.
• Continually adapt budget process to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Mission 2: Reporting and Business Performance Monitoring

• Submission of Group reporting and Regional reporting in the Group consolidation tool HFM (Hyperion) on time and accurately
• Ensure ANZ Customer segmentation reporting alignment with the budget and forecast
• Provide commentary of the monthly Management Accounts to the Management Team and other managers as required and monitor expense variances by department
• Provide analysis and insights including deviations to expectation, identify risks and propose corrective actions
• Improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies and understand ROI.

Mission 3: Inventory Forecast and G&A Cost Management

• Assist with S&OP analysis to improve stock forecast accuracy for ANZ
• Assist with G&A Cost Management to optimise the operations

Mission 4: Maintaining Central Database of Price Structures

• Maintain a centrally available database of the contractual Price Structures for all brands in an agreed format with the users
• Monitor performance of margin and spend against the agreed Price Structure

Mission 5: Financial Closing Support and Corporate Governance

• Complete key provisions on a regular basis with detailed analysis on movements
• Cost of goods sold revaluation for ANZ
• Monthly review of GL posting to ensure alignment of cost centre and customer segmentation
• Ad hoc tasks to ensure corporate governance compliance
• Improve closing processes to drive better efficiency
• Assist with annual audit and internal audit

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CA or CPA fully qualified
• Minimum 7 years relevant working experience in financial planning & analysis
• Great analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills
• Develop a close and trusted relationship with the key stakeholders
• Advanced in Excel and Microsoft office.
• Workday and HFM experience preferable (or any reputable ERP or BI reporting system)
• Organization management skills, embrace teamwork, demonstrate passion and curiosity with a positive and hands on attitude is a must.
• Experience in retail or wholesale environment preferable (but not a pre-requisite)

About the benefits:

• 72 years of expertise in beauty and spa, with the Clarins and myBlend brands
• Unique products and innovative services
• A commitment to Social & Environmental Responsibility embedded in our raison d'être
• A caring and inclusive corporate culture
• Development and training opportunities
• Attractive compensation and benefits
• A flexible work environment, with up to 2 days of remote working per week

If you have a curious mind, a thirst to go further and the drive to boldly take on new challenges, join us.

About Clarins Group

A B-Corp certified global leading skincare and make-up company, Clarins group is the embodiment of a committed family history, with a fierce passion for innovation and spirit of independence. Our purpose "making life more beautiful, passing on a more beautiful planet," is a core commitment outlined in our by-laws.

Operating in more than 150 countries thanks to our 8,000 employees worldwide, we are now the number one skincare company in Europe and are accelerating our development on all other continents, particularly in Asia and the Americas.

In line with our dual CSR mission of ‘Caring for people, caring for the planet’ we take pride in offering a rewarding yet challenging work environment where everyone can thrive.

This culture allowed us to achieve the certification of Forbes' World’s Best Employers 2024, Forbes' World’s Best Employers 2024 for Women.

To learn more about our group and our commitments to people, visit www.groupeclarins.com.

Equal opportunity employer

We believe in making life more beautiful for our employees and our customers.