Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis
At a glance
Mid-level FP&A role at e.l.f. Beauty. London · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate £56,073–£94,750.
e.l.f. Beauty has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Build annual budgets, monthly forecasts and longer-range financial plans for the team
- Explain financial results and variances, then track actions against commitments and flag trends or improvement opportunities
- Review and track purchase orders against the approved plan, and support month-end close with accounting
- Assess customer and product profitability, and prepare financial material for business leaders
- Create management reports and handle scenario planning, what-if work and other ad hoc requests
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a related area
- At least two years of finance experience
- Strong Excel capability, plus familiarity with SAP, Vena or comparable accounting software
- Clear written and verbal communication, careful handling of detail and the ability to work through complex data
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone who can work independently and alongside cross-functional teams, while adapting to evolving requests and looking for process improvements. The position is based in London and follows a hybrid schedule with three office days and two days working from home.
From the employer
The Analyst, FP&A will provide analytical and financial support to optimize decision making across all business units at e.l.f. Beauty UK Limited. The responsibilities of this role include leading the budgeting and forecasting process for the team, review/approval/tracking of all purchase orders against approved plan, supporting month-end close, creating management reports, and providing variance analysis. We are looking for a dependable and engaged business partner that is able to tackle complicated ad hoc projects and requests. Having a keen eye for process improvement is critical as our business and organization evolves.
Responsibilities:
· Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
· Analyse Financial Statements, explaining variances in performance and monitoring actions to ensure delivery of financial commitments as well as identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant information for financial analysis and ensure alignment of financial plans with strategic objectives.
· Customer and product profitability analysis
· Assist and prepare financial Information for discussions with business leaders.
· Partner with accounting during month-end close and fortify the connection between our accounting and our budgeting process.
· Ad hoc responsibilities as they arise including scenario planning and what-if analysis
Requirements:
Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 2 years’ experience in Finance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical problem-solving aptitude, ability to organize work with large amounts of information efficiently, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software (i.e. advanced excel skills, SAP and Vena).
• Flexible to respond to requests and work cross-functionally.
· Solution orientated and innovative with the desire to bring ideas forward and get involved in all areas of the business.
The base salary range for this role is listed above. Total compensation includes base salary, annual company-based performance bonus, and equity. Under e.l.f.’s annual bonus program, employees are eligible to earn up to 200% of their target bonus when company performance exceeds defined goals. In addition, e.l.f. provides a variety of other benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, gender neutral parental leave, and unlimited paid time off. The amount of total compensation (including base salary) offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including geographic location, experience, specific skills, and qualifications. Compensation components are subject to change at the company’s discretion This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion. e.l.f. Beauty respects your privacy. Please see our Job Applicant Privacy Notice (www.elfbeauty.com/us-job-applicant-privacy-notice) for how your personal information is used and shared.