Analyst, Finance, FP&A (Global Brandholder)

Your Dreams, Our Future.

Join the dynamic and diverse team at Shiseido Americas, a subsidiary of the world-renowned Shiseido Company Limited. Be a part of a portfolio of prestige beauty brands which includes Clé de Peau Beauté, Drunk Elephant, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, NARS, SHISEIDO and several prestige fragrance brands including Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez and Tory Burch. At Shiseido Americas we value and celebrate human diversity, with a rich tapestry of employees from all backgrounds and experiences.

Headquartered in New York City with US offices and facilities located in New Jersey, Ohio, Texas and Florida, Shiseido Americas employs over 2,000 individuals in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Shiseido Americas is a hub of talent and innovation. Be inspired by the array of skills, knowledge, and integrity of your colleagues, and join our driving force as Shiseido continues its pursuit of beauty innovations for a better world.

At Shiseido Americas, we focus on our people. We strive to foster a collaborative workplace culture where creative thinking, inclusivity and unique diverse perspectives are celebrated in order to drive success for both our employees and the company as a whole. By prioritizing our team and promoting an open-minded environment, we push the boundaries of what's possible and bring new ideas to life.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our dynamic finance team supporting global brands operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work directly with cross-functional business partners, providing critical financial insights that drive strategic decision-making across our portfolio of international brands.

The successful candidate will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis while contributing to high-impact strategic projects that shape the future of our global brand portfolio.

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Manage budgeting and reporting processes for US global brand P&L statements
• Conduct comprehensive variance analysis comparing actual performance to budget and forecasts
• Prepare detailed financial commentary explaining performance drivers, trends, and business insights
• Support actualization of budgets and collaborate with business partners on reforecasting cycles

Strategic Business Support

• Analyze profitability of new product launches and provide recommendations
• Evaluate financial impact of product discontinuations and portfolio optimization decisions
• Calculate and maintain gross margin benchmarks across brands and product categories
• Identify and describe key margin drivers, providing actionable insights to improve profitability

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Work closely with Marketing, Operations, and Product teams to understand business performance
• Partner with business stakeholders to develop accurate forecasts and strategic financial plans
• Support ad-hoc analysis and special projects as business needs arise
• Communicate financial results and insights to various levels of management

Reporting & Process Improvement

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for global brand operations
• Maintain and enhance financial models and reporting templates
• Support month-end close processes and ensure accuracy of financial data
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve reporting efficiency

WHO YOU ARE 

• at least 2 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or related finance roles
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Advanced Excel skills - expert-level proficiency in financial modeling, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and complex formulas
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex financial information clearly
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Understanding of P&L dynamics and financial statement analysis
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Strong business acumen and curiosity about understanding business drivers

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You may be asked to perform other duties needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our organization’s values.

What We Can Offer You

At Shiseido Americas, our pride extends beyond our rich legacy to our passionate and talented team that brings it to life every day. We recognize that without our people, innovation would not be possible. That's why we go above and beyond with our comprehensive benefits program to recognize our employees. With an array of options designed to give our employees peace of mind, our perks & benefits program is more than just a perk – it's an investment in our people's futures. Whether you're looking for comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings, or paid time off, our benefits have you covered! Check out a list of our Benefits and Perks offerings:

· Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

· Life and Disability Insurance

· Paid Time Off

· Paid Volunteer Days

· Paid Company Holidays

· Paid Parental Leave

· 401K with 6% Company Match

· Talent Development & Learning Programs

· Internal & International Mobility

· Product Discounts & Annual Gratis

· Employee Led Affinity Groups

· Tuition Reimbursement

The base pay for this position may vary based on geographic location. Actual base pay offered will be based on several factors including job-specific knowledge, education, skills, and depth of experience. In addition to base pay, we may offer additional forms of compensation as components of a total compensation package, including participation in our bonus program which features the ability to overachieve, in addition to a full range of competitive benefits.

Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law