Head of Group FP&A and Category Finance

Head of Group FP&A and Category Finance
12-month FTC (Fixed-Term Contract)

About Charlotte Tilbury Beauty
Founded in 2013 by world‑renowned makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur Charlotte Tilbury CBE, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty has transformed the global beauty industry with one mission: to empower everyone, everywhere to look and feel like the most confident version of themselves. With our easy‑to‑use, easy‑to‑choose, easy‑to‑gift icons, we’ve become one of the most talked‑about beauty brands on the planet - and the magic is only growing.

Today, we’re a global beauty phenomenon, scaling at record speed across 50+ markets with over 3,000 Dream Team members bringing the Tilbury magic to life every single day. Across the world, our Retail Teams and Magic Offices work hand‑in‑hand to shape the Charlotte Tilbury experience - from the glamour of London and the style capitals of Europe, to the energy of the Americas, the vibrant beauty hubs of the Middle East and the fast‑growing innovation centres across APAC. Every region brings its own sparkle, culture and community, creating the unmistakable magic of Team Tilbury.

We’re bold. We’re disruptive. We’re powered by creativity, innovation and industry‑leading tech. And as we continue to break records across countries, channels and categories, we’re looking for extraordinary talent to join us.

About the role
Charlotte Tilbury is seeking a Head of Group FP&A and Category Finance to join the business on a 12-month fixed-term contract, providing maternity cover.

This is a senior finance leadership role with responsibility for the delivery of Group planning, forecasting and performance reporting, alongside category and product-level financial insight. Leading the Group FP&A and Category Finance teams, you will ensure that reporting is accurate, timely and commercially focused, and that the CFO, Managing Director and Executive Leadership Team have clear insight into performance, risks and opportunities.

The role combines ownership of core financial cycles with business partnering and continuous improvement. You will work closely with regional and functional finance teams, commercial and marketing stakeholders, and our parent company Puig to maintain high standards across planning, reporting and decision support.

As a Head of Group FP&A and Category Finance you will
Group FP&A

• Own the end-to-end delivery of the global annual budget, forecasting cycles and three-year plan, setting clear timelines, standards and expectations across regions and functions.
• Lead the consolidation, review and challenge of submissions, ensuring assumptions are robust, outputs are accurate and Group and Puig deadlines are met.
• Own the preparation of weekly, monthly, executive and Board reporting, translating financial performance into clear commentary, risks, opportunities and recommended actions.
• Provide the CFO, Managing Director and Executive Leadership Team with forward-looking insight on revenue, profitability and key business drivers.
• Manage Group FP&A deliverables and ad hoc analysis for Puig and senior stakeholders, prioritising requests and ensuring consistent, high-quality outputs.
• Improve planning and reporting processes, controls and ways of working to increase efficiency, clarity and the quality of insight.

Category Finance

• Own the delivery of category, franchise and product-level reporting, including performance across launches, core ranges, limited editions and key franchises.

• Lead analysis of retail, gross and net sales, NPD versus core performance, category profitability and the financial drivers of growth.
• Turn category and product performance into clear commercial recommendations, identifying opportunities, risks and areas requiring action.
• Lead financial input into category growth plans, investment decisions and business cases, partnering with Commercial, Marketing, NPD and Regional teams.
• Set the agenda for Category Finance improvements, strengthening data quality, reporting capability and the usability of insight through Anaplan, Power BI and other tools.

Leadership and Business Partnering

• Lead, coach and develop the Group FP&A and Category Finance teams, setting clear priorities and creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Act as a trusted and constructive partner to stakeholders, bringing an independent financial perspective and appropriate challenge.
• Build effective relationships across Puig, Regional Finance, Commercial, Marketing, NPD and Supply Chain to ensure alignment and support strong business outcomes.
• Maintain high standards of governance, accuracy and integrity across planning, forecasting, reporting and analysis.

Finance Transformation and Systems

• Act as the senior Finance owner for relevant Anaplan developments, working with the internal Anaplan team to prioritise enhancements that support planning and reporting requirements.
• Provide finance leadership and subject-matter input into systems transformation, ensuring new processes and data structures align with business and reporting needs.
• Lead Finance delivery of the Integrated Financial Planning project through to go-live, partnering with Regional Finance and Supply Chain to align commercial, demand and financial forecasts.

About you

• Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Significant FP&A leadership experience within a fast-paced consumer, retail, FMCG or beauty business.
• Proven experience owning complex budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting cycles in a global or multi-market organisation.
• Strong commercial judgement, with the ability to interpret performance, identify the key message and recommend practical actions.
• Confident communicator with experience influencing and constructively challenging Executive and Board-level stakeholders.
• Experience leading and developing finance teams and managing delivery across multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills, with experience working with large data sets and management reporting tools.
• Experience of Anaplan and Power BI is highly desirable, exposure to finance systems transformation programmes would be advantageous.

Charlotte Tilbury is a fast‑paced, dynamic and ever‑evolving environment where agility, ambition and a passion for excellence help our teams thrive. We look for people who want to grow, innovate and be part of a truly global #DreamTeam.

While we outline the experience and skills we believe set candidates up for success, they’re a guide - not a barrier. If you can demonstrate the capabilities needed for the role, we’d love to hear from you, whether you have more or less experience than listed.

 Why join us?

• Be a part of this values driven, high growth, magical journey with an ultimate vision to empower everyone, everywhere to be the best version of themselves
• We’re a hybrid model with flexibility, allowing you to work how best suits you
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with an additional day to celebrate your birthday
• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents and carers throughout their parenting and caring journey
• Financial security and planning with our pension and life assurance for all
• Wellness and social benefits including Medicash, Employee Assist Programs and regular social connects with colleagues
• Bring your furry friend to work with you on our allocated dog friendly days and spaces
• And not to forget our generous product discount and gifting!

At Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, our mission is to empower everyone, everywhere, to feel like the most beautiful and confident version of themselves. We bring this to life by welcoming people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, identities, and perspectives into our global team. A workforce that reflects the world around us helps us better serve our communities, our customers, our colleagues, and every candidate who takes part in our recruitment process.

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