Finance Project Manager - 12 Month FTC

Innovative, uncompromising, romantic, provocative, upholding the power of emotion and the touch of the human hand: these are all elements that describe the fashion of the house of Alexander McQueen. The brand is synonymous with modern British couture, renowned for its strong identity and celebration of unbridled creativity. Integral to the McQueen culture is the juxtaposition between contrasting elements: femininity and masculinity, fragility and strength, tradition and modernity. Under the creative direction of Sarah Burton, the house produces critically acclaimed collections, driven by unparalleled vision and respect for craftsmanship. Burton was made Head of Design for womenswear in 2000 and was appointed Creative Director in 2010. The luxury brand was founded by Lee Alexander McQueen in 1992. Among the greatest fashion designers of his time, the legacy of his work lives on.

Alexander McQueen are currently in search of a Finance Project Manager to join our corporate HQ based in London on a 12 Month FTC to support with an exciting, new, Global Project.

How you will Contribute?

Reporting into our Finance Director, the Finance Project Manager will lead on the Financial Project whilst acting as the point of reference for all related financial matters.

• Overseeing projects relating to cash flow, financial reporting, revenue and expenses
  
• Assisting departments in creating and managing forecasts and budgets for various projects
  
• Gathering and analyzing data to identify areas for improvement and/or develop solutions to keep projects on budget and on time
  
• Establishing appropriate internal controls and project governance
  
• Supporting design and execution of the implementation process, including business requirement gathering, process documentation and solutions design
  
• Implementing change management strategies, ensuring stakeholders and teams are trained and adjusted to the new process
  
• Develop new analysis and improve the existing ones through a wide range of databases and information technology tools
  
• Taking care on new entities integration in the AMQ production scope
  
• Managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders involved in the projects
  
• Designing risk mitigation plan
  
• Conducting project review and creating detailed reports for executive staff
  
• Optimizing and improving processes and the overall approach where necessary
  
• Securing growth opportunities and initiating new projects
  

Who you are?

• Strong knowledge of finance and accounting with project management experience
  
• Excellent multitasker with strong organizational skills and good attention to details
  
• Clear communicator who works well across departments and display strong analytical skills
  
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Economics / Engineering
  
• Previous experience in the role
  
• 5+years of experience in the role in a big industrial environment
  
• Excellent quantitative and Financial Modelling skills
  
• Knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger booking, Tax matters
  
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel (Pivot, Macro)
  
• Knowledge of HFM Hyperion is a plus
  
• Knowledge of Stealth 400 / Stealth 3k / SAP is preferred
  
• Good level of English (written and spoken)
  

Why work with us?

At Alexander McQueen together we push boundaries to create legacy. Everyone can make a difference, and anything is possible.

We are passionate about beauty, creativity & quality. This is an opportunity to join our community of hard-working and talented individuals who are playing a part in the success of the House.

We offer a package of competitive benefits including, but not limited to -

• Pension, private medical insurance & performance related bonus.
  
• Clothing allowance, employee discounts & monthly lunch subsidy.
  
• 25 days annual leave excluding Bank Holidays plus dedicated time for employee volunteering.
  

Diversity and Inclusion

At Alexander McQueen, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We know that diverse skills, mindsets & experiences foster creativity and collaboration.

Please let our recruitment team know if you need support or reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process. We will work with you to ensure that you have the best experience.

What’s next?

All applications will be considered, and we will do our best to provide an answer as soon as possible.