Burberry Hiring for Finance Manager, Product and Design Job at London, England Full Time

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

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 Product Business Units as well as to the Design function.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop strong and trusted partnerships with key budget holders within the Product Business Units 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

• Qualified accountant ACA/CIMA or equivalent with at least 3 years PQE (as a guide).
• Strong analytical background, with a good attention to detail.
• Strategic thinking and problem solving.
• Ability to build rapport and trust.
• Ability to interact, advise and challenge senior leadership levels.
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
• Commercial and retail mind-set – ability to interpret business requirements and prioritisation.
• Business partnering experience with non-finance individuals and teams.
• Proven track record of delivering change and driving improvements.

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