Manager, Financial & Sales Planning

Company Description

LVMH Beauty's activities benefit from exceptional dynamism that relies on both the longevity and development of key lines, and on the boldness of new creations.

All are driven by the same values: a quest for excellence, creativity, innovation, and perfect mastery of their image. 

The brands cultivate what makes them unique and are guaranteed to make them stand out in a highly competitive global market. The success of the LVMH Beauty Division depends on finding the right balance between major historic Houses, such as Parfums Christian Dior, Parfums Givenchy, Acqua di Parma, Guerlain, and newer brands with strong potential like Kenzo Parfums, Fresh, and Make Up For Ever. 

LVMH Beauty invites you today to join its North America teams. 

LVMH Beauty is part of the LVMH Group.

Job Description

LVMH Beauty is seeking a Manager, Financial & Sales Planning to join our dynamic team, supporting Make Up For Ever and Acqua Di Parma. This role is pivotal in driving business & financial insights, and operational efficiency through robust reporting and analysis, acting as a key partner to both Finance and Sales functions, and leading initiatives to optimize key processes.

What You’ll Do:

Core Responsibilities:

• Sales Reporting, Analysis and Planning :
  • Own the end-to-end sales reporting and analysis process, including the preparation and dissemination of comprehensive weekly and monthly sales reports for the US and Canada markets to local teams and headquarters.
  • Lead the interpretation and presentation of sales performance data, providing detailed breakdowns by sales channel, product category, and new product launches. Proactively identify key trends, performance drivers, and growth opportunities, translating these insights into actionable recommendations that directly inform strategic business decisions.
  • Serve as the primary business partner and expert for the Sales team, providing guidance in monitoring the performance of key retail locations and assist in the establishment of relevant sales targets.
  • Drive the preparation and analysis of sales forecasts (by sales channel, by product category), collaborating closely with the Sales team.
  • Conduct ad-hoc sales analyses as requested to support specific business needs and inquiries.
• Financial Planning, Reporting and Analysis:
  • Lead and manage the entire monthly financial closing process, including orchestrating coordination with the accounting team, and delivering comprehensive financial analysis & reporting to headquarters.
  • Proactively track and manage operational expenses in close collaboration with local teams, providing critical insights, ensuring accurate financial oversight, and actively contributing to cost control initiatives.
  • Drive the preparation of financial forecasts and budget cycles, in collaboration with the commercial and marketing teams, including detailed analysis, presentation, and reporting to headquarters.
  • Manage ad-hoc projects and analysis as needed, providing strategic support and insightful recommendations to senior leadership.
• Process Improvement, Automation and Optimization:
  • Drive the continuous identification, definition, and implementation of significant enhancements to current reporting and planning processes across both brands. This includes a strong focus on optimization and automation, leveraging sophisticated Excel-based solutions and other analytical tools.
  • Utilize tools such as Power BI to streamline data workflows, significantly improve reporting efficiency, and enable the extraction of robust, value-added business insights.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to refine existing business processes, foster operational excellence, and recommend best practices that enhance efficiency and accuracy across departments.

Reports to: Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field ; Master’s degree a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in a similar position.
• Proven track record of owning key reporting processes and delivering actionable insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong data management skills.
• Experience with Power BI, Anaplan or AX is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement, automation, or operational optimization projects.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of translating complex data into clear, concise, and actionable business recommendations.
• Hands-on, organized, rigorous, detail-oriented and data-driven.
• Able to work autonomously, take initi