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Finance Manager

Employer
Burberry
Location
London, United Kingdom
Closing date
9 Sep 2020

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Function
Finance
Level
Manager

Job Details

INTRODUCTION

Founded in 1856 by Thomas Burberry, Burberry is a global luxury brand with a distinctly British attitude. We are a global business with an extensive network of both owned and franchised stores across EMEIA, Asia Pacific and Americas. We are digital pioneers, and innovative technology underpins every aspect of our business, from product design to distribution and marketing. We believe that modern luxury means being socially and environmentally responsible; this mindset is core to our business and key to our long-term success.

JOB PURPOSE

As a trusted finance partner, you will use your finance expertise, connecting seamlessly with your Business and Finance colleagues, to provide commercial finance support, influencing decisions or strategy to deliver bottom-line benefits.

This role should be viewed as a co-pilot to the Business budget holders, pro-actively looking for opportunities and addressing areas not previously considered.

Whilst being unburdened by day-to-day processing responsibilities, you will retain overall accountability for the financial management of Opex related to the RTW Business Unit as well as to the Design function.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop strong and trusted partnerships with key budget holders within the RTW Business Unit and the Design function with a commercial mind-set, provide analysis, challenge and insight on commercial finance matters and strategies - pro-actively addressing areas that may not have been previously considered
  • Provide effective monthly management reports for key budget holders and Finance leadership team
  • Manage the financial budgeting and forecasting process for the functions
  • Oversee the functional R&O process and ensure sufficient financial rigour has occurred in identifying efficiencies and cost savings.
  • Undertake Ad Hoc analysis when required on specific activities
  • Maintain a balanced connection between your key budget holders and the Finance Leadership Team
  • Work closely with the BBS Accounting team to ensure month end close is timely and accurate.


PERSONAL PROFILE

  • Develop strong and trusted partnerships with key budget holders within the RTW Business Unit and the Design function with a commercial mind-set, provide analysis, challenge and insight on commercial finance matters and strategies - pro-actively addressing areas that may not have been previously considered
  • Provide effective monthly management reports for key budget holders and Finance leadership team
  • Manage the financial budgeting and forecasting process for the functions
  • Oversee the functional R&O process and ensure sufficient financial rigour has occurred in identifying efficiencies and cost savings.
  • Undertake Ad Hoc analysis when required on specific activities
  • Maintain a balanced connection between your key budget holders and the Finance Leadership Team
  • Work closely with the BBS Accounting team to ensure month end close is timely and accurate.


FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Posting Notes: United Kingdom || Not Applicable || London || Finance || Supply Chain Finance || n/a ||

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