Senior Finance Manager, Global Merchandising

Aquent is partnering with a prominent global retailer in the beauty sector, a company renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences worldwide. This organization is a leader in its field, constantly pushing boundaries to shape the future of the beauty industry. As an Aquent talent, you will have the unique opportunity to join this trailblazing team, contributing your expertise to a dynamic environment that values strategic insight and operational excellence. Are you a highly analytical and strategic finance professional ready to make a significant impact on global financial operations? We are seeking a visionary finance leader to step into a pivotal role where your expertise will directly influence strategic decision-making and optimize resource allocation across global initiatives. This is your chance to drive significant change, enhance financial visibility, strengthen controls, and optimize funding, directly contributing to the strategic direction and operational excellence of a fast-paced global retail environment. If you thrive in a dynamic, cross-functional setting and are passionate about blending financial acumen with strategic business partnership, this role offers an unparalleled opportunity to shape the financial future of a leading global brand.

Responsibilities

Lead comprehensive financial planning, tracking, and reporting for brand incubation budgets and global operating expenses; Collaborate closely with regional stakeholders to track spend, review actuals, resolve issues, and align on critical forecast assumptions; Manage intricate forecasting cycles, including annual budgets, bi-annual forecasts, monthly forecasts, and year-end financial landing processes; Craft and deliver executive-ready reporting, dynamic dashboards, and strategic financial updates; Oversee invoicing, accruals, funding alignment, and budget tracking for global initiatives; Prepare and distribute monthly reporting packages, rolling forecasts, and variance analyses; Proactively analyze financial trends, identify risks and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations; Handle multi-currency planning and reporting, foreign exchange conversions, and year-over-year comparisons; Conduct ad hoc financial analysis, develop scenario models, and perform business performance evaluations; Forge strong partnerships with Finance, business, and regional/global teams; Optimize financial processes, reporting tools, and workflows; Lead initiatives for automation, standardization, and documentation

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field; 5–10+ years of progressive FP&A, Finance, or Strategic Finance experience; Proven ownership of end-to-end budget management, including forecasting, variance analysis, and financial close activities; Strong experience supporting executive-level reporting and business partnership initiatives; Experience managing multi-currency reporting and foreign exchange (FX) analysis; Advanced Excel expertise, including pivots, formulas, and financial modeling; Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills; Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment; Comfortable working across global time zones and supporting international business partners

Nice to have

MBA strongly preferred; Experience in retail, consumer products, or a global enterprise environment; Experience with financial planning and reporting tools

Benefits

Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans; Paid sick leave; Retirement plans with a match; Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium