Connections Personnel
Pay Range
$28.00/hr – $29.00/hr Job Overview
Connections Personnel is hiring a long‑term temporary Financial Planner & Business Analyst for a luxury watch brand client located in Springfield, NJ. The role focuses on budget and forecast processes, monthly and quarterly financial reporting, variance analysis, and dashboard creation for North America, Caribbean, and Latin America divisions. Reporting Structure
Reports to the Finance Director and manages one direct report – a Financial Analyst. Regularly interacts with senior leadership, the Finance team, commercial organization, and marketing team. Key Responsibilities
Own and manage the annual budget and financial forecast for all brands. Lead the monthly financial reporting process, including variance analysis and management reporting. Prepare detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Develop and maintain complex financial models to support business decisions and project long‑term growth. Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable insights. Ensure financial objectives such as margins, growth, efficiency, and ROI are appropriately analyzed. Manage and mentor the FP&A Analyst. Business partner to Marketing team: review actuals to budget, manage month‑end close process and accruals. Improve existing Excel models and their functionality. Partner with the Accounting team for month‑end close reporting and process improvement. Prepare ad‑hoc financial analyses and reports as needed to support decision‑making. Provide comprehensive review and commentary on cost center findings. Support new projects by evaluating P&L and reporting results. Respond to finance‑related queries from internal departments and follow up in a timely manner. Participate in audits (internal and external). Strengths for Success
Extensive knowledge of financial modeling, reporting, and budgeting. Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in financial analysis, reporting, and consolidation. Strong communication skills and ability to explain financial concepts to non‑financial stakeholders and senior leadership. Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Flexibility to adapt to evolving business priorities and changing deadlines. Ability to work independently and as part of a cross‑functional team. Proactive approach to problem‑solving with a focus on continuous improvement. Experience creating and managing financial models and forecasts and evaluating variances. Requirements
Highly business‑minded with thorough understanding of financial statements and P&L. Advanced analytical skills and exceptional Microsoft Excel proficiency. Detail‑oriented, organized, and analytical. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to multitask and adapt to a constantly changing, quick environment. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; experience communicating with executive leadership. Positive, professional attitude and hands‑on approach. Proven ability to build financial models for budget and forecast. Team player and able to work autonomously. Drug and background check required prior to starting. Education and Experience
Business school qualification or a Master’s degree in Finance. Minimum 5+ years of FP&A experience. Multi‑brand experience. Extensive experience building financial models from scratch with limited oversight. Comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast‑paced setting. Schedule
9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday‑through‑Friday (on‑site, not remote). Application
For immediate consideration please apply online at:
https://connections.securedportals.com/apply/ Seniority Level
Associate Employment Type
Contract Job Function & Industries
Finance – Retail Apparel and Fashion
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$28.00/hr – $29.00/hr Job Overview
Connections Personnel is hiring a long‑term temporary Financial Planner & Business Analyst for a luxury watch brand client located in Springfield, NJ. The role focuses on budget and forecast processes, monthly and quarterly financial reporting, variance analysis, and dashboard creation for North America, Caribbean, and Latin America divisions. Reporting Structure
Reports to the Finance Director and manages one direct report – a Financial Analyst. Regularly interacts with senior leadership, the Finance team, commercial organization, and marketing team. Key Responsibilities
Own and manage the annual budget and financial forecast for all brands. Lead the monthly financial reporting process, including variance analysis and management reporting. Prepare detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Develop and maintain complex financial models to support business decisions and project long‑term growth. Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable insights. Ensure financial objectives such as margins, growth, efficiency, and ROI are appropriately analyzed. Manage and mentor the FP&A Analyst. Business partner to Marketing team: review actuals to budget, manage month‑end close process and accruals. Improve existing Excel models and their functionality. Partner with the Accounting team for month‑end close reporting and process improvement. Prepare ad‑hoc financial analyses and reports as needed to support decision‑making. Provide comprehensive review and commentary on cost center findings. Support new projects by evaluating P&L and reporting results. Respond to finance‑related queries from internal departments and follow up in a timely manner. Participate in audits (internal and external). Strengths for Success
Extensive knowledge of financial modeling, reporting, and budgeting. Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in financial analysis, reporting, and consolidation. Strong communication skills and ability to explain financial concepts to non‑financial stakeholders and senior leadership. Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Flexibility to adapt to evolving business priorities and changing deadlines. Ability to work independently and as part of a cross‑functional team. Proactive approach to problem‑solving with a focus on continuous improvement. Experience creating and managing financial models and forecasts and evaluating variances. Requirements
Highly business‑minded with thorough understanding of financial statements and P&L. Advanced analytical skills and exceptional Microsoft Excel proficiency. Detail‑oriented, organized, and analytical. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to multitask and adapt to a constantly changing, quick environment. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; experience communicating with executive leadership. Positive, professional attitude and hands‑on approach. Proven ability to build financial models for budget and forecast. Team player and able to work autonomously. Drug and background check required prior to starting. Education and Experience
Business school qualification or a Master’s degree in Finance. Minimum 5+ years of FP&A experience. Multi‑brand experience. Extensive experience building financial models from scratch with limited oversight. Comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast‑paced setting. Schedule
9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday‑through‑Friday (on‑site, not remote). Application
For immediate consideration please apply online at:
https://connections.securedportals.com/apply/ Seniority Level
Associate Employment Type
Contract Job Function & Industries
Finance – Retail Apparel and Fashion
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