Fresh Senior Financial Analyst, Operations
- Location
- Jersey CityNew JerseyUSA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- $85,000–105,000/year
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Posted
- Jun 12, 2026
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.
Fresh seeks a Senior Financial Analyst in Jersey City, NJ to drive operations finance, product costing, and COGS visibility within its LVMH luxury skincare division.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support operations with inventory, scrap visibility, and capital expenditure tracking
- Analyze purchase price variance, overhead absorption, freight, scrap, and SKU-level variances
- Collaborate with Purchasing on vendor costing and direct purchase scenarios
- Support new product cost development from concept through launch
- Partner with Marketing on costing targets and promotional financial analysis
- Assist with budget and forecast cycles (R0/R1/R2) and actual versus budget performance reviews
- Prepare close journals and lead components of the month-end close process
- Own product bill-of-materials costing accuracy, including costs, quantities, and scrap assumptions
- Manage cost activations, price uploads, and standard cost revaluations
- Maintain and continuously improve COGS, margin, and SKU-level reporting
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in finance, with product costing, manufacturing, or consumer packaged goods preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, or Oracle
- Advanced Excel proficiency including pivot tables, Power Query, and financial modeling
- Experience with Power BI or Tableau for analytics
- Solid understanding of standard costing, bill-of-materials structures, and COGS/variance frameworks
- Strong analytical and systems mindset with demonstrated ability to improve processes
Skills
Experience
3 to 5 years of finance experience, with expertise in product costing, manufacturing finance, or consumer packaged goods operations. Candidate should demonstrate a proactive, independent, and detail-oriented approach to financial analysis and process improvement, with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, occasionally ambiguous environments.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related quantitative field.
Workplace
This position is based in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA, within easy reach of New York.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 85,000 to USD 105,000 per annum.
Benefits
Flexible paid time off policy inclusive of Summer Fridays; Free professional consultation and counseling through Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Free 24/7 confidential mental health support; Paid Parental Leave (inclusive of Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Surrogacy) at eligibility; Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match and additional employer contribution at eligibility; Fresh in-store discounts and LVMH Group Friends and Family Sales; Pre-tax commuter benefits; Health club discounts, sporting/entertainment ticket discounts, and insurance discounts (pet, renters, home); Fresh and LVMH-sponsored trainings and workshops; Networking opportunities with LVMH community; Access to internal communities including DEIB Council, Sustainability Champions, and LVMH Employee Resource Groups.
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.
About Cerulean
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