This position plays a crucial function within financial planning and analysis (FP&A).  As an analyst, they will support financial and business analytics, planning and forecasting, providing data insights and analytical support to key decision makers in the UK and Ireland region for strategic decision making. This position is a 8-month maternity cover FTC, full time office based in our head office in Mayfair. 

This is a supporting role to drive financial performance, collaborating closely with Financial Planning and Analysis Manager and the Accounting team.  The primary focus will be on establishing robust financial controls with reliable and relevant indicators, implementing process improvements, and optimising reporting procedures.  They have a leading role in sales, margin and stocks analysis as well as construction in budget and reforecasting.

They will actively contribute to identifying and sharing best practices.  Additionally, they will play a key role in training and developing members of the finance team and business partners. 

Key responsibilities

1. Reporting and Analysis 

• Partner with the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to deliver insightful analysis on financial performance, identifying trends, variances and key drivers for budget holders.
• Interpret complex data sets and translate findings into clear, actionable insights.
  • Maintain and enhance comprehensive analytical tools to monitor and evaluate business performance, including:
    • Detailed analysis of product sales, margins, inventory levels and provisions, highlighting risks and recommending corrective actions. 
    • Reconciliation of ending inventory across systems to ensure accuracy. 
    • Tracking and analysis of stock movements, including returns.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting through reporting tools, system automation and process efficiencies.
• Support month-end and quarterly P&L closings, including preparation of accruals, cost allocations, and ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Report data and support the closing pack for reporting to Group. 

2. Budgeting and Forecasting

• Support in forecasting and budgeting for stock equations and provisions, working closely with Demand & Supply team.

• Provide analytical support and develop tools to aid Demand & Supply in decision making.

   

3. Communication and Collaboration

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Commercial, Operations, Demand & Supply and Stores to gather insights and align financial strategies with business objectives
• Act as a business partner to budget holders, offering guidance and expertise on margins and inventory management.
• Effectively communication financial information to non-financial stakeholders. 

4. Other 

• Support and follow up on retail stocktakes. 
• Respond to retail-related queries and provide relevant financial data.
• Support with trainings with business partners.

Qualifications and Experience

• Professionally qualified (CIMA preferably or ACA, ACCA or international equivalent) or equivalent experience required. 
• Strong data analysis and data-mining skills, with hands-on experience using visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau), as well as financial and reporting systems.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across a large organization to influence and drive change. 
• Experience in managing stock equations and analysing sales margins

Competencies

• Minimum 3 years experience in a Finance Analyst position in retail / DTC 
• Advanced command of Excel and Data Analysis 
• Experience providing reporting and forecasting in a Retail/ DTC business 
• Outstanding attention to detail and analytical rigor.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to handle working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
• High level of ownership, accuracy and accountability.
• Self-starter & problem solver, comfortable taking care of complexity, change, and demanding environment.

• Effective communication skills and collaboration spirit.

   

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