Finance Analyst

Finance analyst, London – hybrid, 37.5 hours

Ready to bring passion into your career?

A 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. Its raison d’être is "making life more beautiful, passing on a more beautiful planet".

Operating in more than 150 countries, 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.

Because our 8,000 talents are unique, we are committed to promoting diversity in all its forms.

Do you want to help write the next chapter of our story?

The role:

The Finance Analyst role is to support Clarins FP&A team by providing accurate financial analysis and reliable revenue and cost forecast.

This role requires good numerical and presentation skills, as Clarins FP&A team works with several stakeholders across the business, all of which are looking for financial guidance when making decisions for the company.

The FP&A team act as a key partner to the business, which is why the Finance Analyst role is suitable for someone who strives for continuously improving processes, without compromising on report accuracy and on-time delivery.

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate must have a passion for retail, possess a “we can do” attitude and be a team player.

What you’ll do:

• Investigate P&L and Balance Sheet variances vs budget, last year’s actuals, etc.;
• Update and distribute weekly/monthly/quarterly trade reports to the business;
• Assist the FP&A team when updating the annual company budget and 3-year business plan;
• Consolidate and summarise large sets of financial data in a readable and professional format;
• Continuously improve work practices and share them with the rest of the team when relevant;
• Keep up to date with the latest company projects, new products sold and the latest news about the UK economy, particularly in the beauty sector.

You are:

• At the early stages of CIMA, ACCA or ACA studies.
• Confident in building relationships and working collaboratively to drive future progression.
• Highly organised and have the ability to work on different priortities at one time.

You have:

• BS degree in Finance, Economics or related field.
• Retail experience preferred, but not essential.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Microsoft Excel minimum requirement is the ability to use the main functions (SUMIFS, XLOOKUP, IF, etc.) and being able to create pivot table and charts.
• Good communications skills verbal and written, confident to speak publicly and present information adapted to a varied audience.
• Ability to methodically plan, organise, and use systems and analyse data on a timely basis.
• Capability to build and nurture business relationships with key people in the UK and France.

We have:

• Close to 70 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.
• We Care Day – Volunteering.
• 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.

At Clarins Group, we believe in making life more beautiful for our employees and our customers. Inclusion and diversity are firmly grounded in our core values, which are part of our DNA. We strive to achieve inclusiveness and we foster an equal-opportunity culture where everyone can reach their full potential and do their best work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

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