1. Shape FP&A strategy at a fast-growing luxury footwear brand
2. Work in a central London HQ with high-impact commercial exposure
About Our Client
A heritage-inspired footwear and apparel brand celebrated for its fusion of retro athletic style and modern design. Known for high-quality craftsmanship and distinctive silhouettes, it appeals to fashion-forward individuals seeking both comfort and statement pieces.
Job Description
The key responsibilities of this Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist role will be:
3. Optimise the use of financial and business information, develop and prepare local management reports to support Business in decision making
4. Perform the financial report analysis before monthly closing process finalised by local accounting team
5. Analyze monthly/quarterly P&L, Profit Contribution, all kinds of reports and discuss the deviation from budget with relevant business managers; discuss / monitor action plans to overcome negative deviations
6. Being the local planning Coordinator and responsible for local internal planning calendar (budget, forecast, mid-term financial plan)
7. Support both local/OHQ business team during the planning process with tool support, reviewing and questioning planning result
8. Frequent communication with business function to drive strategy forward and achieve target planned
9. Periodic forecasting and concrete gap analysis compared to actual result to meet bottom line finalized
10. Actively communicate with OHQ finance team for finance related work
11. Support both local/OHQ business team with both daily/adhoc request to meet their needs for finance related work
12. Addressing Special Issues such as Impairment, Leases, M&A and Provisions
13. Ensures J-Sox internal controls are correctly and accurately executed
14. Processing invoices and payments to ensure smooth cash flow, and analysing financial data to help manage budgets and suggest ways to reduce costs.
15. Support any other tasks that maybe be necessary and requested
The Successful Applicant
The successful Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist should have:
16. 5+ years' experience in Finance/Accountancy and planning
17. Experience in retail or fashion industry preferred
18. Experience in SAP system is preferred
19. Analytical and process oriented
20. Good collaboration, interpersonal and communication skill
21. Proven problem solving and time management skills with an ability to prioritize
22. Self-confident to drive the result
23. Teamwork and open-minded
24. Intermediate MS-Excel skills
What's on Offer
The successful Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist will receive:
25. A competitive salary of up to £70,000 per annum
26. Hybrid working pattern
27. Fixed and discretionary b onus scheme
28. Employee discount scheme
29. Central London location