FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS ANALYST

CELINE is a fast-growing French and Leather-Goods Couture House that belongs to the LVMH Fashion group. They are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to support the finance team in driving the company’s performance through budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities. Responsibilities Support the monthly closing process in collaboration with the accounting team and the rest of the FP&A team Prepare journal entries and accruals (e.g., inventory, expenses, recurring expenses, etc.) Perform variance analysis between actuals, budget, and prior year to identify key drivers Assist in preparing monthly financial deliverables including: P&L by channel and store Balance sheet and cash flow reporting Cost center tracking and analysis Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and periodic reforecasts Collect and consolidate data from departments to ensure accurate financial inputs Maintain and update reports in the budgeting system Support the creation of presentations and summaries for management review Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Retail, Merchandising, HR, etc.) to gather information and provide financial visibility Help prepare performance reports and analysis for internal stakeholders Contribute to identifying risks and opportunities through data-driven insights Support financial analyses related to: Retail performance and productivity Investment tracking and benchmarking Store and channel profitability Assist in the calculation and validation of retail commissions Participate in process improvement initiatives and financial tool enhancements Skills Bachelor's degree in finance required Required fluency in both spoken and written English 0–2 years of experience in FP&A, accounting, or similar finance functions Advanced Excel skills and other MS software, including strong PowerPoint for presentation preparation required Organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills are a must Strong verbal and written communication skills Self-motivated to learn new concepts and oriented towards achieving results Must work well independently and in a team environment, and in a fast-paced organization Superior organizational, communication and interpersonal skills Detail oriented, highly organized Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to interact with all levels of the organization including senior leadership and retail associates Fluent in English Knowledge of French a plus Retail Knowledge a plus Preferred experience with ERP systems including JDE, Cegid and Dynamics French is a plus Benefits Medical Dental Vision Short and long-term disability Various paid time off programs Employee discount/perks Retirement plan with employer contribution Company Overview CELINE, LVMH owned French luxury house under the creative direction of Michael Rider. It was founded in 1945, and is headquartered in Paris, Ile-de-France, FRA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is