Fresh Senior Financial Analyst, Operations
- Location
- Jersey CityNew JerseyUSA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $85,000–105,000/year
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Posted
- Jul 21, 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 Senior Financial Analyst in Jersey City, New Jersey. Drive product costing and operations finance within LVMH's luxury skincare brand.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support operations with inventory, scrap visibility, and capital expenditure tracking
- Analyze purchase price variance (PPV), 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 conduct actual versus budget performance reviews
- Prepare and eventually lead components of month-end close processes including close journals
- Own product Bill of Materials (BOM) costing accuracy, including costs, quantities, and scrap assumptions
- Manage cost activations, price uploads, and standard cost revaluations
- Maintain and improve COGS, margin, and SKU-level reporting infrastructure
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- 3 to 5 years of experience in finance, with product costing, manufacturing, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) experience preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (preferred) or equivalent ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
- Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, Power Query, and financial modeling
- Experience with analytics platforms such as Power BI or Tableau
- Knowledge of standard costing, BOM structures, and COGS/variance analysis frameworks
- Basic SQL skills a plus
Skills
Experience
3 to 5 years in finance; product costing, manufacturing finance, or consumer packaged goods experience is a plus. The candidate must demonstrate a proactive, independent, and detail-oriented mindset with proven ability to improve financial processes and systems. Comfort working in fast-paced, occasionally ambiguous environments and strong cross-functional communication skills are essential.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related 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 24/7 confidential mental health support through Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fertility services and paid parental leave (inclusive of maternity, paternity, adoption, and surrogacy), Fresh in-store discounts and complimentary products, LVMH Group Friends and Family sales access across all divisions, pre-tax commuter benefits, health club and entertainment ticket discounts, medical, dental and vision coverage, 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.
About Cerulean
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