NET-A-PORTER is the ultimate luxury fashion destination for women. Since 2000, it has offered customers a curated assortment of fashion, fine watches,jewelryand home décor, from the world’s most coveted brands. NET-A-PORTER creates unique experiences for its EIPs (Extremely Important People) with dedicated Personal Shoppers and invitation-only benefits. Through content, itprovidesexpert styling advice, engaging storytelling and profiles incredible women via editorial vertical, PORTER. NET SUSTAIN, its product curation of consciously crafted luxury, supports customers to shop with a focus on conscious consumerism. NET-A-PORTER is part ofLuxExperience, the leading digital, multi-brand luxury group.
MR PORTER is the men’s luxury style destination. Since 2011, it has offered customers a curated assortment of fashion, fine watches, grooming and lifestyle products from the world’s most coveted designers. It delivers exceptional quality with private label,MrP., and market-leading exclusive capsule collaborations with brand partners. MR PORTER creates unique experiences for its EIPs (Extremely Important People), with first access to products, a dedicated personalshopperand invitation-only benefits. Through content across all its platforms, itprovidesexpert styling advice, immersive storytelling, and profiles inspiring men,placesand products. Consciously Crafted, its responsible product curation, supports customers to shop with a focus on conscious consumerism. MR PORTER HealthInMind, its long-standing initiative in partnership withMovember, raises awareness of men’s mental and physical health. MR PORTER is part ofLuxExperience, the leading digital, multi-brand luxury group.
We are now seeking a talented Business Manager to join the team.As the Business Manager within the Brand Partnerships team at NET-A-PORTER, you will be a strategic and operational partner to the Global Head of Brand Partnerships, taking ownership of financial reporting, revenue forecasting, and budget management. This role is vital to ensuring the accuracy and transparency of all brand partnership revenue and investment data, enabling informed decision-making across the commercial and leadership teams.
You will lead the Business Management team and act as a key liaison between Finance, Merchandising, and Brand Partnerships to support financial planning, pricing strategies, and brand deal structuring. Your insights will directly impact revenue growth, operational efficiency, and commercial effectiveness across NET-A-PORTER and MR PORTER. Some of the essentials for you to know are:
Location:Our Westfield office in Shepherd's Bush
Reporting into:Global Head of Brand Partnerships
Besides a competitive salary, we can offer you:
1. Performancebonus schemes dependent on the type of role you are in
2. A pension that both you and the company contribute too
3. A portal with an array of discounts on things like theme park and cinema tickets
4. Our famous staff discount along with exclusive staff sales
5. Private healthcare for you and your family
6. Flexible working
7. A chance to be part of a fun and caring team that support each other
Here is a breakdown of whatyou’llbe doing:
Financial Planning & Budget Management
8. Lead the financial planning process for the Brand Partnerships team, including annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting
9. Maintain up-to-date tracking of all partnership revenue, ensuring accurate allocation and timely reconciliation
10. Manage the weekly budget status updates and present findings in Brand Partnerships leadership meetings
11. Oversee reconciliation of revenue figures with Finance on a monthly and quarterly basis to ensure accuracy and compliance
Revenue Forecasting & Analysis
12. Collaborate with the Sales, Finance, and Merchandising teams to forecast revenue from brand partners across product categories and marketing activations
13. Produce seasonal and ad hoc reports to support commercial planning and performance reviews
14. Track and analyze brand investment against product buys to provide a holistic view of partner value and ROI
15. Use data and insight to support the structuring of bespoke commercial deals and brand packages
Strategic Pricing & Deal Support
16. Contribute to pricing and rate card development using historical performance data and inventory analysis
17. Ensure that pricing structures align with broader business objectives and drive revenue optimization
18. Support the Global Head of Brand Partnerships with commercial preparation for high-value negotiations and planning meetings with key partners
Stakeholder Collaboration & Leadership
19. Manage the Business Management Team, providing leadership, coaching, and support to deliver accurate and timely reporting
20. Act as the central point of contact between Brand Partnerships and Finance to ensure consistent communication and accountability
21. Work closely with Merchandising to align on brand marketing commitments, seasonal plans, and buy budgets
22. Continuously improve internal processes and reporting tools to drive operational efficiency
The type of person we are looking for:
23. 4+ years of team management experience in a commercial, finance, or business operations role
24. Proven experience in financial planning, forecasting, and reporting within a retail, e-commerce, or media environment
25. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, data modelling)
26. Proficiency in PowerPoint for internal presentations and reporting decks
27. High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with exceptional organizational skills
28. Commercially minded, with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
29. Experience collaborating cross-functionally with finance, sales, and merchandising teams
30. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and meeting tight deadlines.