Fresh Manager, Operations FP&A

About Fresh

Fresh is a global beauty house celebrated for its sensorial skincare, bodycare, and fragrance, blending time-honored rituals with modern science since its founding in Boston in 1991. As part of the LVMH portfolio, Fresh offers employees the creative energy of an entrepreneurial brand with the international reach and standards of a leading luxury group. The company values curiosity, craftsmanship, inclusivity, and a deep respect for ingredients, encouraging teams to create meaningful experiences for discerning clients. For professionals drawn to beauty, innovation, and storytelling, Fresh provides a refined environment where authenticity and expertise shape every aspect of brand expression.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support Budget, Forecast and Long-Range Plan processes for Operations, including COGS, gross margin, inventory, logistics, procurement, manufacturing, depreciation and Operations-related OPEX
• Prepare and support monthly Operations financial reviews, clearly explaining performance versus Budget, Forecast and prior year
• Build reliable full-year projections and scenario analyses based on operational and commercial assumptions
• Analyze gross margin performance across product, market, channel mix, pricing, promotions, foreign exchange, sourcing, freight and production variances
• Maintain robust view of standard and actual product costs, ensuring all relevant cost components are accurately captured
• Partner with Procurement, Supply Chain, R&D and Marketing to assess new products, reformulations and cost-saving opportunities
• Support financial planning and performance monitoring for raw materials, components and finished goods inventory
• Establish clear visibility on inventory levels, coverage, ageing and obsolescence risks
• Monitor and challenge freight, warehousing, fulfillment and distribution costs by market, channel and business model
• Develop relevant operational and financial KPIs including service level, forecast accuracy and logistics cost metrics
• Build financial business cases for strategic Operations projects and transformation initiatives
• Support financial assessments of make-versus-buy decisions and supplier changes
• Support financial evaluation and monitoring of Operations CAPEX with robust business rationale and measurable benefits
• Partner with Accounting and Controlling teams to ensure accuracy and completeness of COGS, inventory and Operations-related expenses
• Strengthen financial processes, documentation and controls across product costing and inventory reporting

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of progressive experience in FP&A, Operations Finance, Supply Chain Finance, product costing or controlling
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related discipline
• Strong understanding of gross margin, standard costing, inventory accounting and working capital
• Demonstrated ability to partner with operational leaders and constructively challenge business assumptions
• Proven ability to connect operational drivers with P&L, balance-sheet and cash-flow outcomes
• Strong analytical capabilities with sound judgment and attention to detail

Skills

Experience

4–7 years of progressive experience in FP&A, Operations Finance, Supply Chain Finance, product costing or controlling. Prior experience in beauty, luxury, consumer goods or product-driven international environments is strongly preferred.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related discipline.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 105,000 to USD 140,000 per annum.

Benefits

LVMH Sponsored Trainings and Workshops for Personal and Professional Development; Opportunities for networking with LVMH Community; Access to internal communities including DEIB Council, Sustainability Champions, and LVMH Employee Resource Groups; Free professional consultation and counseling through Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Free 24/7 confidential mental health support; Flexible paid time off policy inclusive of Summer Fridays; Fertility Services, Maternity and Newborn Support, Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance; Paid Parental Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Surrogacy) at eligibility; Fresh In-Store Discounts; LVMH Group Friends and Family Sales across all divisions; Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits; Health Club Discounts, Sporting/Entertainment Ticket Discounts, and Insurance Discounts; Medical, dental and vision insurance; 401(k) with Company Match and Additional Employer Contribution at eligibility.

Culture

Fresh fosters a creative, sensory-driven workplace where teams blend natural inspiration, scientific curiosity, and a deep respect for craftsmanship. As part of the LVMH family, the brand offers a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation, inclusivity, and a passion for delivering exceptional beauty experiences.

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