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Senior Finance Analyst, Commercial Finance

Employer
Burberry
Location
London, United Kingdom
Closing date
7 Jul 2022

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Function
Finance
Level
Senior Manager

Job Details



At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.

JOB PURPOSE

The Sr. Finance Analyst, will provide support to the Senior Finance Manager and is responsible for the delivery of the global financial analysis, providing insights to drive accountability in budget management, unlocking operational efficiencies for Burberry's Indirect selling functions which includes; 3rd Party Licensing business, Client Engagement, Retail Excellence, Showroom, Architecture and Customer Services.

This individual must have keen interest in the aforementioned areas, and able to build strong relationships to support decision makers.

Regular interaction with regional teams is necessary to ensure cost, forecast and budget aligns with corporate requirements and consistent understanding and execution of the strategy.

Drive and control the overall indirect selling Actual / Budget / Forecast & 4YRS Strat Plan exercises including supporting the Sr Manager with executive reports and presentations for leadership teams as well as the executive committee

RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Performance Management and Decision Support

• Develop and establish processes for a smooth delivery of the global month-end close; lead in partnering with regions to ensure that all accounts are accurately completed.
• Prepare and review management reports to ensure accuracy and presentation in line with business requirements (actuals, forecast, budget).
• Able to deliver complex messaging to non-finance stakeholders through various communication channels (presentations key)
• Look to improving the processing and integrity of financial data, re-designing processes to further streamline reporting and ways of working.
• Continuous critical review of ways of workings and processes to identify opportunities for improvements in process efficiencies and controls as the business grows, whilst ensuring resources are effectively allocated.

Planning Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support business with strong budget control.
• Coordinate, review and evaluate the development of global plans, budgets & forecasts (including tracking of R&O) ensuring the most profitable allocation of resources through financial insights.
• Support the formulation and delivery of long-range plans.
• Supports the continuous improvement of planning, budgeting and forecasting processes.

Business Partnering

• Build a strong partnership with the business providing analysis, challenge and insight on commercial finance matters and strategies. Pro-actively address areas that may not have been previously considered.
• Maintain regular update meetings with key stakeholders to ensure existing costs and new developments are in line with budget, flagging budget risks to Senior Manager as appropriate.
• Be a key support for the teams to drive effectiveness of investments across channels, markets and campaigns.
• Act as the interface with key finance stakeholders.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Excellent Excel Skills•

• Professional Accounting Qualification
• SAP, BPC Reporting - preferable
• Strong modelling and analytical background with an attention to detail
• Strong inter-personal and communication skills
• Commercial acumen

• Management Accounting/Budgeting/Forecasting
• Some business partnering experience preferable.
• Proven ability to drive improvements.



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 & OPERATIONS || COMMERCIAL FINANCE || n/a ||

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