


Elizabeth Arden is a global prestige beauty products company with an impressive portfolio of prestige beauty brands. We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Financial Analyst to join our Supply Chain Finance team. The position will be based in our Stamford, CT office, and will be responsible for providing variance analysis for printed spend within a directed turnkey environment.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Inventory spends analysis for printed materials - $65 Million Budget.
· Tracks spend within a directed turnkey environment.
· Monitor contracted spend to ensure rates are accurate and within accepted baseline values.
· Prepare variance analysis for all spend and ensure saving targets are validated.
· Document results and methodology.
· Prepare monthly spend analysis for current spend to baseline.
· Use historical and future spend forecasts to develop saving projections.
· Work with 3rd party service provider to investigate cost/margin improvement options within the spend category.
· Prepare purchase price variance reports and analysis.
Requirements and Skills
· BA degree in Supply Chain, Accounting or Finance; MBA a plus.
· 1-3 years financial analysis experience within the consumer goods industry.
· Strong knowledge of accounting principles.
· Excellent Microsoft Office skills a must.
· Hyperion and or Business Objects system experience a plus.
· Understanding and Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley – 404.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills required for interaction with all levels including senior management.
· Must be proactive and able to perform requirements of position with minimal supervision.
· Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
· Ability to work extended hours during month, quarter, and year-end financial closings and budget planning.
DFW/EOE/AA
