Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Robert Half is recruiting for a leading cosmetic brand in New York. The Senior Financial Analyst will support commercial finance through financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and stakeholder partnership to inform business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large and detailed financial data sets to identify trends in cost structures, sales performance, and operating results
• Prepare forecasts, budgeting support, and financial models that help guide commercial planning and business decisions
• Review profit and loss statements, cash flow activity, balance sheet movements, and related schedules to ensure accurate financial insight
• Support month-end close activities by comparing actual performance against plans and highlighting key variances
• Develop reports covering expenses, assets, and other critical financial metrics for leadership review
• Perform variance analysis to explain differences across forecast, budget, and actual results and recommend areas for follow-up
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and special project support based on evolving business priorities and management requests
• Work within SAP and related financial modules to gather information, maintain reporting accuracy, and support analysis needs

Skills

• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP& A, or a related corporate finance function
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel, including advanced spreadsheet analysis and financial modeling capabilities
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting
• Solid understanding of key financial statements, including profit and loss, cash flow, and balance sheet analysis
• Ability to evaluate cost drivers, expense activity, asset reporting, and cost of goods sold
• Experience using SAP or comparable enterprise financial systems
• All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Background in retail, consumer products, or beauty industry environments is strongly preferred

Benefits

• Free online training.
• Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.

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