Financial Analyst, Operations

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

 

The Financial Analyst is responsible for analyzing and reporting of daily, weekly and monthly activity across multiple assigned GL Accounts.  This role is responsible for analyzing, reconciling and reporting out on their respective GL accounts.  They will play a critical role in monthly and quarterly closing of the books by preparing timely and accurate analysis on their accounts.

 

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

 

• Provide daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly analysis and reporting on performance & trend for their respective accounts.
• Track and report on departmental costs by cost center and report to budget holders’ key drivers of change.
• Work with budget holders monthly and during annual updates to identify risks and opportunities within their budgets.
• Track key performance drivers including headcount, labor hours, labor dollars, temp spend and report analytical to support decision making process.
• Assist in monthly and quarterly closing activities to deliver timely and quality reporting requirements.
• Support to identify actions to mitigate any risks for the plant to deliver their yearly performance and costing objectives.
• Support in audit activities where applicable.
• Support in ad-hoc requests and projects where needed.
• You will perform other duties as assigned.

 

WHO YOU ARE 

 

• Undergraduate Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience in Financial Analysis positions
• Working knowledge/understanding of Manufacturing MRP systems (SAP preferably)
• Working experience, ideally in fast paced consumer goods, cosmetics, pharmaceutical or manufacturing industry
• Capacity and drive to identify & implement process improvement opportunities.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be able to multi-task and meet demanding deadlines in fast-paced fast-changing environments.
• Capable to take ownership of the tasks and think out of the box to improve processes.
• Organized, timely and attention to detail is required.

 

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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,