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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Financial Controlling and FP&A, with strong capabilities in financial analysis, modelling, and business partnering. Proficient in managing budgets, forecasts, and performance reporting while ensuring compliance and enhancing financial control.
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Financial AnalysisBudgeting and ForecastingHyperion PlanningExcel ProficiencyCross-Functional Collaboration
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Hard Skills
Financial ControllingFP&AFinancial ModellingKPI ReportingVariance AnalysisP&L ManagementCost OptimizationScenario AnalysisRetail Sales PlanningBusiness Case Development
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationCollaborationPrioritizationAccountabilityTeam Development
Tools & Technologies
HyperionSAPExcel
Industry Keywords
Fashion RetailOperational ExcellenceSOX ComplianceFinancial ControlStakeholder Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide weekly sales and KPI reporting for senior stakeholders
- Review month-end retail sales and costs, explaining variances versus budget/forecast
- Prepare management reports and KPIs highlighting risks, opportunities, and required actions
- Produce month-end performance packs with commentary for senior management
- Prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts for Retail, Corporate Overheads, Marketing, and Business Channel Direct Costs
- Consolidate the full European P&L budget and reforecast across Retail, Wholesale, Concessions, and E-commerce
- Support district/regional store sales planning, including weekly/daily phasing
- Partner with Retail leaders, Regional Directors, HR, and Corporate budget owners to challenge assumptions, optimize costs, and improve profitability
- Monitor spend versus budget/forecast, identify overspend, and support corrective action plans
- Coordinate with Accounting to enhance reporting accuracy and strengthen financial control
- Build capital expenditure requests and business cases for corporate and retail projects
- Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis for investment decisions
- Maintain and support Hyperion Planning and Reporting tools, ensuring data integrity
- Support SOX compliance and internal control requirements
- Contribute to system and process improvement initiatives
- Partner with senior Retail, US Finance, and cross-functional teams on ad hoc analysis
- Provide analytical support across planning, retail, and corporate teams
- Deliver insights supporting decision-making and operational improvements
Requirements
What you’ll need- 2-3 years' experience in Financial Controlling or FP&A
- Understanding of the fashion retail business, with the ability to advise on opportunities for growth and operational excellence
- Degree in Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken
- Advanced proficiency in Excel
- Working knowledge of Hyperion and SAP is considered an advantage
- Strong ability to communicate effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders
- Capability to prioritize independently, manage multiple deadlines, and deliver high-quality outputs
- Strong collaboration and cross-functional partnership
- Clear, confident communication
- Interest in team development and supporting collective growth
- Ability to drive results with focus and accountability
- An entrepreneurial mindset with curiosity and initiative
- Solid functional skills in financial analysis, modelling, and business partnering