The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for margin analysis & reporting for Sephora North America during close, internal forecast, budget/forecast periods, and long range Strategic Planning. Some of the key deliverables include producing month end close margin reporting, mid-month internal forecast, full year Budget and forecasting, and frequent ad hoc analysis. The Senior Financial Analyst excels in establishing effective working relationships with business partners in Canada and the US. The Senior Financial Analyst has a strong passion for quantitative analysis, continuous improvement (challenging the status quo of existing processes), and story-telling using the numbers. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Finance (Key Planning, Sales & Margin). Key Responsibilities: * Producing month-end margin reporting, mid-month forecasts, full-year budget and forecasts, and ad hoc analyses. * Collaborating with business partners across Canada and the U.S. * Enhancing processes through quantitative analysis, challenging existing methods, and narrating insights through data. Time Allocation: * Month End Close: 20% * Internal Forecast: 10% * Monthly Margin Presentation: 20% * Monthly Margin Reporting: 10% * Forecast/Budget: 20% * Misc/Ad Hoc: 20% We'd love to hear from you if you have... * 3+ years Business Analytics or Financial Planning & Analysis * 3+ years Proven experience in forecasting, budgeting, and monthly close activities * Superior Excel financial modeling skills and Financial Systems, SAP and Anaplan are a plus * Intermediate accounting knowledge required * Requires a self-starter, ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively * Must be detail-oriented, with strong organizational and task management skills * Ability to partner cross functionally with all levels of the organization * Thrives on an environment that is fast-paced, rapidly changing, and customer service-oriented * Proven ability to interpret and synthesize data into intelligent business decisions