Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

About This Role

Supporting decision-making across all business units at e.l.f. Beauty UK Limited is the core of this Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst role. The person will lead budgeting and forecasting, review purchase orders, support month-end close, create management reports, and provide variance analysis. This role suits a dependable and engaged business partner who can tackle complicated ad hoc projects and requests, with a keen eye for process improvement as the business evolves.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and long-range financial plans
• Analyse financial statements, explaining variances in performance and monitoring actions to ensure delivery of financial commitments as well as identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant information for financial analysis and ensure alignment of financial plans with strategic objectives
• Conduct customer and product profitability analysis
• Assist and prepare financial information for discussions with business leaders
• Partner with accounting during month-end close and fortify the connection between accounting and the budgeting process
• Handle ad hoc responsibilities as they arise, including scenario planning and what-if analysis

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 1-2 years’ experience in Finance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical problem-solving aptitude, ability to organize work with large amounts of information efficiently, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software (i.e. advanced Excel skills, SAP and Vena)
• Flexible to respond to requests and work cross-functionally
• Solution orientated and innovative with the desire to bring ideas forward and get involved in all areas of the business

Benefits

• Annual company-based performance bonus
• Equity
• Flexible time off
• Year-round half-day Fridays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Gender neutral parental leave
• Unlimited paid time off

Important Details

• Work format: hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days at home)

About the Company

e.l.f. Beauty's purpose is to make the world a better place for every eye, lip, and face. Its deep commitment to clean, cruelty-free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of its flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven its portfolio expansion. Today, its multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, e.l.f. Hair, Well People, Naturium and rhode. In Fiscal year 26, the company had net sales of $1.6 Billion, with 7 consecutive years of net sales growth.