FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS ANALYST

CELINE, a fast-growing French leather-goods couture house within the LVMH Fashion group, is hiring a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst in New York City. The role supports budgeting, forecasting, monthly close, and financial reporting to deliver insights that guide business decisions across luxury retail operations.

• Support the monthly close process in collaboration with Accounting and FP&A.
• Prepare journal entries and accruals (e.g., inventory, expenses, recurring expenses).
• Perform variance analysis versus actuals, budget, and prior year to identify key performance drivers.
• Assist with monthly financial deliverables, including P&L by channel/store, balance sheet and cash flow reporting, and cost center tracking/analysis.
• Assist in annual budget preparation and periodic reforecasts.
• Collect, consolidate, and validate financial inputs from departments.
• Maintain and update reports in the budgeting system.
• Create presentations and summaries for management review.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Retail, Merchandising, HR, etc.) to gather information and provide financial visibility.
• Prepare performance reports and analysis for internal stakeholders; identify risks and opportunities through data-driven insights.
• Support ad hoc analyses and special projects (retail productivity, investment tracking/benchmarking, store and channel profitability).
• Assist with calculation and validation of retail commissions.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and financial tool enhancements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance (required).
• 0–2 years of experience in FP&A, Accounting, or similar finance functions.
• Fluent in spoken and written English; French is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills; strong PowerPoint and MS Office skills.
• Preferred experience with ERP systems (JDE, Cegid, Dynamics).
• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills; detail oriented.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to interact with all levels including senior leadership and retail associates.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, able to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Retail knowledge is a plus.

• Location: hybrid schedule (4 days in office, 1 day remote).
• Office address: 598 Madison Avenue.
• Compensation includes bonus opportunity.
• Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, paid time off programs, employee discount/perks, and a retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Equal opportunity employer; inclusive workplace commitment.