Associate Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Your mission The Associate Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) supports the financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and business analysis activities for Pierre Fabre USA with a primary focus on net revenue, Gross-To-Net ( GtN ) and gross margin performance analysis and forecasting. Reporting to the Associate Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, this role partners with Commercial, Marketing, Operations, and Accounting to provide financial reporting and analysis that supports business performance and informed decision-making. The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with analytical rigor and business partnering skills, helping Commercial, Marketing, and Operations teams understand performance drivers and identify opportunities to improve profitability. Essential Functions: Business Finance: Lead monthly reporting, analysis and forecasting of sales, GtN deductions, and net revenue. Monitor revenue performance against budget, forecast, and prior year, identifying key drivers and risks and opportunities with Commercial. Lead monthly Billbacks meetings with Commercial and Accounting, ensuring accurate accruals during month-end close and alignment between financial forecasts and actual spending. Monitor and analyze gross margin performance (cogs, cost-to-serve) across brands, channels and product categories when relevant. Maintain and enhance financial models at the brand, channel and product level. Assist in the development and enhancement of financial models that connect business drivers to P&L performance and support scenario analysis ( e.g. P&L by channel). Other duties as described by the business. Division/BU FP&A: Support the Associate Director FP&A in Division/BU P&L management. Monitor actuals against plans (budget, forecast, prior year) across revenue and operating expenses), analyze variances and identify risks and opportunities. Support division-wide budgeting, monthly forecasts and strategic Long-Term Plans (LTP). Cross-Functional Business Partnering: Collaborate with Commercial and Accounting teams to improve visibility and transparency of deductions and GtN impacts. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to be recognized as a valued partner. Deliver against ad hoc requests and projects from several cross-functional business partners, including local Management team. Reporting & Financial Controlling: Support month-end close activities by partnering with Accounting to validate financial results, prepare accruals, cost allocations, ensuring reporting accuracy and compliance with Group policies. Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, dashboards, and P&L summaries for key stakeholders, local Management and Head Office. Develop recurring reports that translate financial results into clear, actionable business insights. Process Improvement & Special Projects: Subject Matter Expert (SME) for PeakPerf , new Pierre Fabre EPM tool . Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, forecast accuracy, and financial planning processes. Other duties as described by the business. Required Education, Experience and Competencies: Bachelor's degree in Finance , Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration. 3–5 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis or Commercial Finance. Experience in the Beauty or CPG industry with strong brands is preferred. Exposure to Gross-to-Net accounting and customer profitability concepts is preferred. Strong understanding of financial statements, P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and accrual accounting. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with experience building financial models at channel and product level and performing complex analyses. Experience with ERP systems and financial planning/reporting tools preferred. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective cross-functional relationships. Highly motivated, self-starter profile, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Work Environment / physical demands / position type and expected hours of work: This position based in Secaucus, NJ, and offers a hybrid work arrangement with two remote days each week. This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. The normal working hours of the office are from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Compensation and Benefits: Salary Range: $85,000 – $105,000 This range represents the base annual full-time salary for all positions within the applicable job grade. The actual salary offer will depend on a range of factors including experience, education, location, and other relevant qualifications. This position is also eligible for a Pierre Fabre bonus, commission, or incentive program in addition to the base pay. Employees may be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, voluntary benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan, a generous PTO policy, paid company holidays, and paid parental leave. Additional offerings include employee discounts on our products, professional development opportunities, and access to mental health and wellness programs. Pierre Fabre Pierre Fabre has been recognized by Forbes as one of the " World's Best Employers " for the 3rd year running. https://www.pierre-fabre.com/en-us True to My Nature https://www.aveneusa.com/ Who you are ? Pierre Fabre is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other class protected by state or federal law. We are convinced that diversity is a source of fulfillment, social balance and complementarity for our employees, which is why our offers are open to all, without restriction.