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The FP and A Specialist is responsible for supporting the budget and forecasting processes of our EMEA business. Draws up the financial reporting and provides business/variance analysis aimed to support the periodical business performance review (store sales performance etc.) and operative decision process.
Client Details
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.
Description
The key responsibilities of this FP and A Specialist role will be:
- Optimise the use of financial and business information, develop and prepare local management reports to support Business in decision making
- Perform the financial report analysis before monthly closing process finalised by local accounting team
- 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
- Being the local planning Coordinator and responsible for local internal planning calendar (budget, forecast, mid-term financial plan)
- Support both local/OHQ business team during the planning process with tool support, reviewing and questioning planning result
- Frequent communication with business function to drive strategy forward and achieve target planned
- Periodic forecasting and concrete gap analysis compared to actual result to meet bottom line finalized
- Actively communicate with OHQ finance team for finance related work
- Support both local/OHQ business team with both daily/adhoc request to meet their needs for finance related work
- Addressing Special Issues such as Impairment, Leases, M&A and Provisions
- Ensures J-Sox internal controls are correctly and accurately executed
- Processing invoices and payments to ensure smooth cash flow, and analysing financial data to help manage budgets and suggest ways to reduce costs.
- Support any other tasks that maybe be necessary and requested
Profile
The successful FP and A Specialist should have:
- 5+ years' experience in Finance or Accounting or Planning
- Experience in retail or fashion industry preferred
- Experience in SAP system is preferred
- Analytical and process oriented
- Good collaboration, interpersonal and communication skill
- Proven problem solving and time management skills with an ability to prioritize
- Self-confident to drive the result
- Teamwork and open-minded
- Intermediate MS-Excel skills
Job Offer
The successful FP&A Specialist will receive:
- A competitive salary of up to £70,000 per annum
- Hybrid working pattern
- Fixed and discretionary b onus scheme
- Employee discount scheme
- Central London location
