Essense of Australia is an international bridal wholesaler with key offices based in Lenexa, Kansas, Perth, Australia, and Zug, Switzerland. Our growing organization also operates in the United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, and New Zealand. We have been a global leader in bridal fashion for over 20 years and our designs are currently sold in nearly 1,000 stores worldwide. With innovative designs and a strong customer service approach, Essense of Australia is a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that rewards excellence, drive, and collaboration.  

The Role

An exciting opportunity is available for a Senior Financial Analyst to join the Financial Planning and Analysis team based in our Lenexa, KS world headquarters. This role will report to the Manager of FP&A and will support the team in driving improvement through analysis of financial results and maintenance of key financial models.

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will assist in the annual budget and rolling forecast process and monthly variance analysis process while working with management to identify and analyze financial metrics, ratios and KPI’s.  This role will be responsible to update and maintain key models and reporting while ensuring data consistency and integrity.  The Senior Financial Analyst will support management in the transition of reporting from Excel to BI Tools such as Qliksense and NetSuite Planning & Budgeting (NSPB) by maintaining support documents and presenting opportunities for improvement of current reporting and processes.

This position is a hybrid role, Mondays/Fridays remote and Tuesday-Thursday onsite in Lenexa, KS office.

What You’ll Do:

• Analyze financial performance in collaboration with Accounting’s month-end close process to understand historical results and make recommendations based on opportunities identified
• Conduct variance analysis at the account/country/department level
• Support the preparation of department financial review packages by explaining variances vs. Budget & Forecast
• Update and maintain financial models by ensuring data is up-to-date and accurate 
• Work with Director and Manager to understand the relationship between financial models and maintain data integrity 
• Make forecast changes as directed by management to ensure the rolling forecast and supporting models are current
• Update and maintain current Qliksense and NSPB support tools by ensuring data is reviewed and updated as necessary
• Work with management to identify opportunities to transition reporting from Excel to Qliksense and NSPB 
• Ensure data reconciles with the system of record and communicates key points to the necessary stakeholders
• Develop, implement, and maintain reporting, processes and ad-hoc analysis based on opportunities or threats identified through analysis of the business
• Seek opportunities to research and analyze key metrics, ratios and other KPI’s that impact the Company

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting required
• 3 to 5 years of experience working in a Financial Planning and Analysis, or related, environment
• Experience with budget management, forecasting, and financial reporting is required
• Experience with Accounting and ERP systems is preferred
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel with the ability to create, maintain and improve complex spreadsheets/models and analyze large amounts of data
• Ability to be highly accurate but also efficient in analyses/information presented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be a team player, but also to work independently
• Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
• Be procedure and process oriented with exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrate strong organizational abilities, analytical and time management skills
• Self-motivated and strong work ethic; operates with the highest level of integrity
• Demonstrates the ability to establish budget/forecast targets and communicate to the business units
• Experience with relational databases, data manipulation tools, report writers and presentation software
• Experience with BI Tools, ERP Systems, and management report creation

What We Offer 

Essense of Australia is a company with heart. We value creativity, innovation, and dedication, and we’re looking for someone who shares our passion for delivering exceptional bridal fashion to brides and partners alike. In return for your skills, we offer you the opportunity to join an international industry leader and be part of a creative and collaborative culture that empowers its people, promotes teamwork and embraces sustainability. We recognize and reward excellence, innovation, and loyalty. As such, we provide competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.  If you have the skills, spark and drive to help us further our growth, please go to https://www.essensedesigns.com/careers/ and follow the prompts to submit your cover letter addressing the above criteria along with a resume and salary expectations.  

Join Essense of Australia and be part of a passionate team dedicated to helping brides around the world find their dream wedding gowns. If you're ready to make an impact and drive success in a global bridal fashion powerhouse, apply now and let's shape the future of bridal together!