Business Analyst VIE

Job Summary:

As the Business Analyst VIE, Fragrances for the Americas, you will play a pivotal role in turning complex data into actionable insights to drive commercial performance across the region (North America, Travel Retail, and Latin America). Working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, you will serve as a cross-functional partner bridging Sales, Marketing, Finance, and regional headquarters.

• Business Performance Management
• Maintain and enhance Retail Sales and Net Sales databases, ensuring rigorous analysis by country, channel, customer, and door.
• Deliver accurate, timely monthly, quarterly, and seasonal sell-out and market share reports.
• Prepare monthly flash reports and management summaries featuring insightful commentary on performance, trends, novelty launches, and key business drivers.
• Track retail sales against targets, identify commercial risks and opportunities, and support action plan follow-ups.
• Monitor core business KPIs and champion the development of automated, value-adding reporting tools.
• Support cost control and contribute to a disciplined financial performance culture.
• Continuously improve data quality, reporting efficiency, and process simplification across the region.
• Provide ad-hoc deep dives to support strategic decisions and executive business reviews.
• Forecasting, Budgeting & Strategic Planning
• Play an active role in budget, revised budget, forecast, and strategic planning exercises.
• Consolidate inputs from markets and cross-functional stakeholders to support seamless planning cycles.
• Manage planning templates, ensure accurate system uploads, and prepare submission materials.
• Analyze core business drivers, including sales seasonality, door-level trends, stock holding, and investment areas.
• Cross-Functional Business Partnering
• Partner with Marketing to analyze category performance and initiatives tied to core pillar fragrances.
• Support E-commerce growth by reviewing retailer data, monitoring competitors, and identifying expansion levers.
• Collaborate closely with Sales teams to analyze performance, track targets, and uncover growth opportunities.

• Qualifications & Experience
• Master's degree in business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Previous experience (internship or work placement) in data analysis, business controlling, or commercial reporting.
• Prior exposure to retail, luxury, or consumer goods industries is a strong advantage.
• Technical Skills
• Advanced Excel skills are mandatory (complex formulas, pivot tables, large datasets).
• Working knowledge of Power BI is a strong plus.
• Proven ability to translate raw data into clear, compelling, and actionable business insights.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Personal Attributes
• Strong analytical mindset combined with sound commercial judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized, rigorous, and detail-oriented with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive, autonomous, and comfortable taking initiative in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with cultural adaptability and a collaborative approach.