FP&A Expense Analyst

$80,000 - $95,000/Yr

Authentic Brands Group - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The FP&A Expense Analyst at Authentic will play a crucial role in managing, tracking, and reporting expenses across a diverse portfolio of fashion lifestyle and entertainment brands. This position is integral to the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function, focusing on forecasting, budgeting, and reporting. The analyst will support and actively participate in the budgeting process, collaborating closely with department heads and regional offices to develop and refine expense forecasts. This includes assisting with the monthly and quarterly financial reporting processes to identify trends and variances against budgeted performance. The analyst will own the budgeting and forecasting processes, which involves frequent interactions with executives and department heads, and will assist in developing the company's annual budget at both the department and office levels. In addition to budgeting and forecasting, the FP&A Expense Analyst will engage in business and strategic analysis. This includes monitoring new business developments across the portfolio and integrating these developments into financial models. The analyst will develop ad-hoc projections for various brands, geographies, and other business components to inform decision-making and business planning. Utilizing modeling and Tableau, the analyst will create and deploy new expense reporting and analyses, partnering with department heads to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities. The role also encompasses FP&A operations, where the analyst will assist in building out expense tracking, updating, and reporting systems to ensure accurate incorporation of expenses into financial models. Monthly reconciliations with the accounting team will be necessary to identify trends and exceptions, and the analyst will also assist in onboarding newly acquired brands and work on ad-hoc financial projects. The primary focus of this role will be on general and administrative expenses, including the calculation of income attributable to non-controlling interests and all "below-the-line" expenses such as interest expense/income, depreciation and amortization, tax, and other periodic expenses, including M&A-related acquisition and restructuring costs.

Responsibilities

• Manage, track, and report expenses for the entire portfolio of fashion lifestyle and entertainment brands.
• Support and participate in the budgeting process, working closely with department heads and regional offices to develop and refine expense forecasts.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly financial reporting to identify trends and variances to budgeted performance.
• Own budgeting and forecasting processes, interacting frequently with executives and department heads.
• Assist in developing the company's annual budget at the department and office level.
• Assess accuracy and predictability of existing financial models.
• Develop, implement, and prepare new weekly/monthly/quarterly reports for department leaders and executives.
• Prepare executive and board presentations.
• Monitor new business developments and factor them into financial models.
• Develop ad-hoc projections for brands, geographies, and other business components.
• Leverage modeling and Tableau for new expense reporting and analyses.
• Identify trends and cost-saving opportunities in collaboration with department heads.
• Assist in building out expense tracking, updating, and reporting systems.
• Reconcile monthly with the accounting team and identify trends and exceptions.
• Assist in onboarding newly acquired brands and work on ad-hoc financial projects.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience working in FP&A or accounting preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Highly skilled in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Tableau and/or Excel Power Query preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to delve into details and compile key information for stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in coordinating with personnel across the organization.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks and projects.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Recognize areas of opportunity and make recommendations for improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $80,000 - $95,000.
• Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Accommodations for individuals with disabilities or religious obligations.