Who is Lush?
You might know us as the inventors of the bath bomb, but there’s more to this great-smelling, privately-owned, family-run company than pioneering cosmetics. We believe our business should put more back into the world than it takes and demonstrate that responsible business can be a force for good. We fight cruel practices like animal testing, promote regeneration, and show that what’s inside counts – whether that’s an ingredient in a product, or open source code. You can find more information here – weare.lush.com
Lush MENA
Lush MENA team is based in Dubai and supports the UK owned shops in the UAE (17 shops) and Bahrain (2 shops). We have around 300 employees of which 75% are part timers. We’re looking for an experienced and senior Finance Business Partner. You will manage, within the assigned scope, all finance forecasting, review of actuals against forecast and relevant ad-hoc projects as requested by LUSH Senior Team.
Responsibilities
Responsible for product pricing and sales margins
Prepare and review the Business Drivers and work with retail to interpret, explain and drive performance within the business
Instigate projects and advise on key business trade-offs and opportunities for Profit Optimisation
Supporting teams in creating effective commercial procedures, or initiating change, to ensure key operational, commercial and financial targets are delivered
Building partnerships and maintaining strong relationships with all departments and teams to ensure there are no gaps or oversights in the business
Supporting and influencing key operational and strategic decisions
Providing ad-hoc analysis and insights on specific issues
Preferred Skills And Experience
5+ years of finance / analyst experience; previous experience as a Financial Business Partner in retail is preferred
CIMA / ICAS / ACCA Qualifications would be preferred
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
High attention to detail and accuracy, strong analytical skills
Excellent time management, interpersonal and organisational skills
Hands on, agile, proactive, problem solver and thrive working in a high profile and dynamic business
Strong team player and leader, efficient with self-assurance and the ability to complete work skilfully with little to no direct supervision
Good communication skills to collaborate and coordinate with key stakeholders
Ability with computer tools (financial reporting tools)
Fluent in English