Financial Analyst

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) department. This role is a key business partner, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive financial insights and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a good understanding of financial statements, planning and reporting systems, and is comfortable working with and analyzing data.

This role is hybrid and will report to our Laguna Beach headquarters.

Responsibilities

Business Partnering & Strategic Support:

• Act as a financial partner to the business, providing insights to support operational and strategic decision making.

• Collaborate with department leaders to understand financial drivers and align budgets and forecasts with business goals.

• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations for senior management.

• Support key initiatives by providing financial modeling, scenario analysis, and ROI assessments.

Financial Planning & Forecasting:

• Support the preparation of annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and long-term financial plans.

• Analyze financial trends, variances, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive business performance.

• Work with stakeholders to ensure forecasts are data-driven and aligned with company objectives.

Financial Systems & Data Analytics:

• Leverage Planful (preferred) for financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.

• Partner with accounting and other teams to improve financial systems, automation, and reporting efficiency.

• Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting by optimizing dashboards, data visualization, and analytics.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

• Develop and enhance financial models to support business decision-making.

• Monitor revenue, expenses, and operational efficiency metrics, providing insights to improve profitability.

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data for management reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

• 2-4 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or a related finance role.

• Strong business partnering skills with the ability to communicate financial concepts to non-finance and senior-level stakeholders.

• Proficiency in Planful (preferred) or other financial planning and reporting tools.

• Master-level proficiency in Excel with experience utilizing it for complex data analysis.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred

• MBA, or CPA certification (or in progress)

• Experience implementing or improving FP&A systems and reporting processes.

• Knowledge of SQL or Python for financial data analysis desired.

What we would like to offer...

• $80,000-95,000 annually*

• Bonus Opportunity

• Health Benefits - 100% employer-paid medical, dental & vision coverage

• Flex Time Off - No cap on personal time off and paid company holidays

• Seasonal Flex Days - Flexible scheduling to enjoy extra time under the sun during the Spring & Summer season

• Parental Leave - Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave

• 401(k) - Save for your future with a 401(k) with a company match

• Flexibility & Wellness Stipends - Monthly stipends to support remote work & self-care

• Hybrid Work Model - Find your flow, working from home or from one of our offices

• ILIA Products - Quarterly stipend to replenish your favorite products and try new ones

*This is the anticipated salary range for this position. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a few factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About ILIA

ILIA makes clean skin-centric beauty. We see skincare and makeup as one and believe that skin should look like skin. With transparency as our guide and color as our vehicle, we challenge the conventions of clean beauty to create something radically new, through safe, groundbreaking formulas that protect + revive the skin. Headquartered in Laguna Beach, California, ILIA brings together a strong group of innovative thinkers, rule-breakers and creative problem solvers. We pave the way forward as the leading clean makeup brand in what is being called the Clean Beauty Revolution. Fast paced growth provides constant learning, collaborative teamwork, and the desire to be the best at what you do. We celebrate taking risks and doing what hasn’t been done before.

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