The Honest Company

Finance Manager (Operating Units)

The Honest Company$115K — $145K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
  • 6+ years of finance experience, particularly in consumer goods and Finance Planning & Analysis
  • Strong analytical skills with a track record in improving reporting and processes
  • Robust understanding of P&L management
  • Proficiency in financial systems like SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, and advanced Excel/financial modeling

Responsibilities

  • Execute annual operating plan P&L and periodic forecasts focused on sales and marketing investments
  • Analyze financial results to identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities
  • Develop insights and recommendations to optimize revenue, margin, and marketing spend performance
  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reporting for Operating Units
  • Maintain compliance with corporate policies and external regulatory requirements
  • Drive process improvements in financial data quality and governance
  • Partner with commercial teams on innovation, pricing, and investments

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
  • 401k with company match
  • Monthly fitness reimbursement and onsite gym access
  • Generous and flexible vacation policy
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Employee equity program
  • Education reimbursement for professional development and personal growth
  • Pet insurance for furry family members
Full Job Description
The Role

The Honest Company is seeking a Finance Manager, Operating Unit to be a business partner to the commercial teams. The role is responsible for providing insightful analysis and building out the forecasting and reporting capabilities that support OU decision making. The ideal candidate provides financial acumen, operational understanding, and leadership skills to guide the business toward sustainable profitability and growth.

What You'll Do

Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Execute the annual operating plan P&L and periodic forecasts with a focus on top-line volume/sales and marketing investment.
  • Provide in-depth analysis of financial results, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
  • Develop actionable insights and recommendations to optimize revenue, margin, and marketing spend performance.

Financial Governance & Reporting
  • Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting for the Operating Units.
  • Maintain compliance with corporate policies, internal controls, and external regulatory requirements.
  • Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and data quality.

Business Partnership
  • Partner with commercial teams to support innovation, pricing, investments, and other commercial decisions.
  • Drive process improvement on our evolution of demand planning and integrated business planning, in partnership with Demand Planning, Brand, and Sales.
  • Build financial capabilities across the business, promoting financial literacy among non-finance managers.
  • Encourage innovation and best practices within the finance organization.

What You'll Need

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
  • 6+ years of finance experience, including consumer goods industry experience and preferably including Finance Planning & Analysis experience

Skills & Competencies
  • Excellent analytical skills and experience improving reporting and processes
  • Strong business acumen and understanding of P&L management
  • Experience with business planning, such as demand (volume) or financial planning
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional business partnership
  • Proficiency in financial systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Hyperion and advanced Excel/financial modeling skills
  • Ability to navigate change and adapt in a dynamic operating environment
  • Strong time management and prioritization skills

Compensation

The pay range for this role is $115,000 - $145,000. Actual compensation is based on many factors including but not limited to depth of experience, skill level, ability, knowledge, education, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

The total rewards package for this position may also include base, annual incentive plan, benefits, retirement plan, equity, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Benefits & Perks

At Honest, we're all about investing in our people. We're dedicated to providing a benefits package that supports your well-being, growth, and balance. Check out our benefits and perks we offer to help you thrive both in and out of the office:
  • Comprehensive Health & Wellness : We've got you covered with top-tier health, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family feeling great.
  • 401k with Company Match : Your future matters to us. We match your 401k contributions to help you secure a strong financial future.
  • Wellness & Fitness : Stay healthy with a monthly fitness reimbursement and, for those in our Playa Vista office, an onsite gym to keep you active and energized.
  • Work-Life Balance : We value your time. We provide a generousand flexible vacation policy to relax, recharge, and spend time on what matters most.
  • Family-Friendly Leave : Growing your family? We offer generous maternity and paternity leave to support you during this exciting journey.
  • Ownership & Equity : Ownership isn't just a mindset here-it's real. Every full time employee is granted equity, giving you a direct stake in our future. When we win, you win.
  • Education Reimbursement : We're committed to your growth-whether it's for professional development or a new passion, we offer education reimbursement to help you learn and level up.
  • Pet Insurance : We love your furry family members too! Our pet insurance ensures your pets are taken care of, because they're part of the family.

Please note: Benefits offerings may vary based on the position and geographic location.

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About The Honest Company

The Honest Company is a consumer goods company that sells baby, personal and household products. The company was founded in 2011 by actress Jessica Alba and Christopher Gavigan. The Honest Company is committed to providing safe and effective products that are free from harmful chemicals. The company has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. The Honest Company has faced some controversy over the years, including lawsuits over the ingredients in its products and allegations of false advertising. Despite this, the company has continued to grow and expand its product offerings.
Learn more about The Honest Company
Size
200 employees
Market Cap
$266.1 million
Industry
Founded
2011

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