Description

BRAND FINANCIAL ANALYST

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Brand Financial Analyst at Astral Health & Beauty plays a pivotal role in analyzing, forecasting, and reporting the financial performance of our brand portfolio. The role’s responsibilities involve collaborating cross-functionally, providing insightful analysis, and supporting decision-making processes to ensure the continued success and growth of our brands. We’re seeking a detail-oriented and strategic-minded Brand Financial Analyst to join our team and drive critical insights and to contribute to our success and make a significant impact on our brands' financial strategies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Analysis:

• Analyze financial data, including revenue, expenses, and profitability, to provide insights into each brand’s performance as well as overall company performance. 
• Provide support for portfolio analysis as well as models of current and future product rationalization.

Financial Modeling:

• Develop and maintain financial models to forecast sales, gap closure, expenses, and profits. 
• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate business scenarios, new product launches, pricing strategies, and other initiatives. 
• Provide scenario analysis to assist in strategic planning.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Drive the annual budgeting process, working closely with brand managers to establish comprehensive budgets aligned with strategic goals. 
• Develop accurate forecasts based on market trends and historical data.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify discrepancies between budgeted and actual financial results and provide explanations for discrepancies.

Performance Reporting:

• Prepare and present regular financial reports, highlighting KPIs and variances. 
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends and opportunities across multiple channels and streams of revenue. 
• Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for senior management and stakeholders.

Business Partnering:

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including the brands, marketing, and operations to provide financial guidance, support decision-making, and optimize resource allocation.

Ad Hoc Analysis:

• Undertake special projects and ad-hoc analysis as needed to support senior management in evaluating new opportunities, market trends, and competitive landscape.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Proven experience in financial analysis, preferably within the consumer goods, beauty, or retail industry.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and ERP systems; experience with Sage X3 a plus!
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, capable of conveying complex financial concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to think critically and make data-driven recommendations.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

ABOUT ASTRAL HEALTH & BEAUTY

Astral Health & Beauty has established itself as a leading authority in natural and plant-based skin care and color cosmetics. We’re the name behind a family of high-quality, ingredient-driven beauty brands dedicated to innovation. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, our groundbreaking, multi-brand beauty company operates through a portfolio of four distinct brands: Aloette, COSMEDIX, PÜR and butter LONDON—all of which are proudly cruelty-free. From skin care and makeup, to body care and 8-Free nail lacquers, we offer an array of innovative solutions designed to deliver superior results people can feel good about. With innovative and transformative beauty, skincare products and more, our Astral mission is to redefine the face of clean beauty. We embrace diversity and develop products to meet the needs of a global marketplace. Our success is the result of entrepreneurial spirit, passion, drive and pushing boundaries, knowing that our commitment to the customer is more than skin deep.

It is Astral Health & Beauty’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, pregnancy, marital status, family status, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other non-merit based factor or any other characteristics in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.