Job Description

ABOUT ASSOULINE

Where culture meets luxury

Today, through its exceptionally crafted books, home fragrances, and objets d’art, Assouline invites the intellectual and curious into a world of beauty. Here, we invite you to learn the history of the brand, which was founded in Paris in 1994 by Prosper and Martine Assouline.

Assouline has published over 1,500 luxury titles across international markets on subjects including architecture, art, design, fashion, gastronomy, lifestyle, photography, and travel.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Manager will be the reporting and detailed analytics lead for the company globally. He/ She will be responsible for monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting deliverables and will participate in continued enhancements to the company’s financial planning and analysis KPIs. The position reports to the Global Controller.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Create and manage dynamic financial models, developing compelling outputs that track business metrics and performance on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
• Provide integral support on key team deliverables, including annual budgeting, 5-yr operating and strategic planning, quarterly financial forecasts, and both internal and external business reporting
• Be responsible for collaborating closely with our Supply Chain team to support near and long-term supply and demand, understand key drivers of business performance, and interpret key themes and actionable items within our fulfillment and distribution network across our optical labs, distribution centers, and shipping partners
• Craft insights and continue to seek and find improvements in our analysis to provide visibility into Supply Chain COGS performance and drivers of variances between budgeted and actual results monthly
• Collaborate with key partners to identify opportunities and improve business results by developing financial models for a range of potential strategic and operational cases
• Use your financial acumen and Excel expertise to develop and deliver thoughtful reporting to the FP&A team, business partners, and investors
• Lead financial assessment of proposed capital projects, including ROI and payback analysis, to support investment decisions
• Provide analytical and strategic support for ad hoc analyses (focusing on the why more than the what)
• Strong understanding of Inventory Management, FP&A, Supply and Demand.
• Manage and coach an analyst

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• At least 7-10 years of finance experience, preferably in consumer good products.
• Advanced excel skills mandatory.
• Knowledge of NetSuite is strongly preferred.
• Strategic thinking ability to examine data, identify issues/trends and recommend solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
• Good communicator and customer service focused.
• Exposure to Executives reporting and communication.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Assouline is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The appointed candidate will be offered a salary within the range of $140,000-$150,000 annually. Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

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