Category Finance Analyst
Synoptik A/S Herlev
Category Finance Analyst Drive profit with insight — and financial rigor Application due: 08-02-2026 Start date: Start hurtigst muligt Department: Retail Merchandising Work hours: Position type: , , Workplace: Region Hovedstaden We are hiring a finance-strong analyst who combines commercial acumen with sharp analytical skills.
You will transform data into clear, actionable recommendations, explaining the numbers behind your reports and guiding the business on what steps to take next. Alongside partnering with the organization, you’ll ensure financial transparency and rigor, enabling sound and strategic decisions.
About the role As Category Finance Analyst, you are the financial backbone supporting our Scandinavian optical retail business. You will own category-level financial performance (sales, gross margin, COGS, inventory and cash impact), partner with Category Managers, and translate data into actions that improve profitability.
Your core responsibilities Financial Control & Reporting. Manage month-end tasks for categories, including accruals, provisions, inventory valuation, reconciliations, variance analysis, and management reporting to ensure accuracy and transparency.
Forecasting & Business Partnering. Build forecasts, scenarios, and sensitivity analyses. Challenge assumptions and convert insights into decisions on pricing, promotions, assortment, and lifecycle management. Margin & Cost Analysis. Dive deep into gross margin drivers such as price, mix, discount, markdown, vendor terms, and shrink.
Identify root causes and lead corrective actions to improve profitability. Inventory & Cash Optimization. Optimize OTB planning, sell-through, and ageing. Assess markdown and clearance impact while supporting working-capital targets. Decision Support & Storytelling. Create dashboards and KPIs in Power BI and present clear, actionable recommendations to senior stakeholders across Scandinavia.
Process & Tool Improvement. Enhance forecasting models, streamline planning workflows, and improve data quality across ERP and BI systems. Category & Market Insights. Monitor category performance, evaluate assortment and pricing strategies, assess promotional effectiveness, and benchmark against competitors to identify emerging trends.
About you You are a finance-first analyst with strong commercially mindset and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment. You enjoy being close to the numbers and the decision-making—equally comfortable in Excel, in ERP/BI, and in a room with stakeholders.
Main Qualifications Relevant academic background Degree (Finance/Accounting/Economics (e.g., cand.merc.(FIR)/Finance, cand.merc.aud, HD(R), MSc Finance/Econ or equivalent). Experience in FP&A, controlling or commercial finance ideally within FMCG, fashion, or optical retail.
Strong controlling and analytical skills with the ability to connect data to commercial outcomes. Advanced Excel (Power Query/Power Pivot, complex formulas); familiarity with ERP (SAP/Oracle/D365) and BI (Power BI/Tableau). Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken).
Scandinavian language skills are an advantage. Comfortable working in a matrix organization and collaborating across countries and functions. What We Offer You will become part of an ambitious Scandinavian Retail Merchandising team working to optimize category performance and deliver insights that drive profitable growth.
Questions? Contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Gitte Alkestrup Stumpe Olsen at +45 28 44 65 73 or gol@synoptik.dk. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion We value diversity and encourage all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or disability, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
You will transform data into clear, actionable recommendations, explaining the numbers behind your reports and guiding the business on what steps to take next. Alongside partnering with the organization, you’ll ensure financial transparency and rigor, enabling sound and strategic decisions.
About the role As Category Finance Analyst, you are the financial backbone supporting our Scandinavian optical retail business. You will own category-level financial performance (sales, gross margin, COGS, inventory and cash impact), partner with Category Managers, and translate data into actions that improve profitability.
Your core responsibilities Financial Control & Reporting. Manage month-end tasks for categories, including accruals, provisions, inventory valuation, reconciliations, variance analysis, and management reporting to ensure accuracy and transparency.
Forecasting & Business Partnering. Build forecasts, scenarios, and sensitivity analyses. Challenge assumptions and convert insights into decisions on pricing, promotions, assortment, and lifecycle management. Margin & Cost Analysis. Dive deep into gross margin drivers such as price, mix, discount, markdown, vendor terms, and shrink.
Identify root causes and lead corrective actions to improve profitability. Inventory & Cash Optimization. Optimize OTB planning, sell-through, and ageing. Assess markdown and clearance impact while supporting working-capital targets. Decision Support & Storytelling. Create dashboards and KPIs in Power BI and present clear, actionable recommendations to senior stakeholders across Scandinavia.
Process & Tool Improvement. Enhance forecasting models, streamline planning workflows, and improve data quality across ERP and BI systems. Category & Market Insights. Monitor category performance, evaluate assortment and pricing strategies, assess promotional effectiveness, and benchmark against competitors to identify emerging trends.
About you You are a finance-first analyst with strong commercially mindset and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment. You enjoy being close to the numbers and the decision-making—equally comfortable in Excel, in ERP/BI, and in a room with stakeholders.
Main Qualifications Relevant academic background Degree (Finance/Accounting/Economics (e.g., cand.merc.(FIR)/Finance, cand.merc.aud, HD(R), MSc Finance/Econ or equivalent). Experience in FP&A, controlling or commercial finance ideally within FMCG, fashion, or optical retail.
Strong controlling and analytical skills with the ability to connect data to commercial outcomes. Advanced Excel (Power Query/Power Pivot, complex formulas); familiarity with ERP (SAP/Oracle/D365) and BI (Power BI/Tableau). Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken).
Scandinavian language skills are an advantage. Comfortable working in a matrix organization and collaborating across countries and functions. What We Offer You will become part of an ambitious Scandinavian Retail Merchandising team working to optimize category performance and deliver insights that drive profitable growth.
Supported by our majority owner, EssilorLuxottica, we combine strong commercial strategies with data-driven planning to create real impact across our markets. In addition, we offer: Competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications Health Insurance Free on-site parking Exclusive employee discounts in our stores Active social and staff association Healthy and varied lunch program Hybrid work model (2 days from home per week) You will report to the Retail Merchandising Director Scandinavia and be based at our HQ in Herlev, Copenhagen, with convenient parking and just a 10-minute walk from Herlev Station.
Recruitment process We’re excited to welcome our new colleague as soon as possible! Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis, and we’ll fill the position as soon as we find the right match. Don’t wait—send us your application and CV today and take the next step in your career!Questions? Contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Gitte Alkestrup Stumpe Olsen at +45 28 44 65 73 or gol@synoptik.dk. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion We value diversity and encourage all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or disability, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.
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