Commercial Planning Manager - Luxe Division (900071)

Aquent is partnering with a leading company at the forefront of the consumer goods industry, known for its innovative approach and significant market presence. This is an incredible opportunity to join a dynamic team where your expertise will directly influence critical business decisions and strategic growth. You'll be at the heart of financial planning and forecasting, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of our client's commercial operations. Get ready to make a tangible impact and drive success!

**What You Will Do:**

In this exciting role, you will be a key player in the planning and forecasting processes, providing essential insights that guide commercial strategy. Your contributions will be vital in ensuring financial accuracy and supporting informed decision-making across various departments.

* Lead weekly order meetings, collaborating with commercial teams to meticulously compile and consolidate current month and quarter financial projections.

* Present current month and quarter financial projections to leadership, clearly articulating variance drivers and highlighting potential risks and opportunities.

* Accurately reconcile retail and net sales by account at month-end, partnering with analytics and finance teams to uphold data integrity.

* Monitor business performance, reviewing and adjusting year-to-go retail and net sales projections with commercial teams as needed.

* Participate in monthly demand review and consensus meetings, presenting the latest commercial forecasts for retail and net sales to cross-functional partners.

* Support the commercial planning leadership in delivering key trend and budget deliverables.

* Develop, maintain, and enhance complex planning modules used for forecasting and budgeting purposes.

* Act as a primary liaison with sales teams, gathering market insights and challenging projections to ensure robust sales forecasts.

**What We Are Looking For:**

We are seeking a highly analytical and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses a strong drive to contribute to business success.

**Must-Have Qualifications:**

* Exceptional proficiency in Excel, with a deep understanding of complex functions and modeling.

* Proven ability to analyze data at granular levels, identifying key trends and insights.

* Outstanding communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating complex financial information clearly and concisely.

* A strong sense of urgency and the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and rapidly changing priorities effectively.

* Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively across various functional teams.

* Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all analyses and reports.

Must come from beauty industry or consumer products - beauty is highly preferred but open to specialty stores, CVS, etc

**Nice-to-Have Qualifications:**

* Experience within the consumer goods industry, coupled with knowledge of retail math (e.g., customer margin, stock in trade, week of supply).

* Previous experience in financial planning and forecasting roles.

* Familiarity with data visualization tools, such as Power BI.

**About Aquent Talent:**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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