Senior Finance Analyst

Finance Analyst / Management Accountant Company: (Leading Fashion Retailer) Location: London (Hybrid Working Policy)

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for the fashion industry? We are currently seeking a Finance Analyst / Management Accountant to join the dynamic team at a leading fashion retailer. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the brand accounting process and support cost centre management for specific departments. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a dynamic, evolving fashion business, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Own the month-end actuals process for the "Brand" lines, ensuring accurate financial statements and providing insightful commentary on variances to Budget and Last Year.
• Collaborate with Budget Holders to manage costs, reviewing spend regularly and challenging where necessary to keep "Brand Line" costs within Budget.
• Support Budget Holders by providing ad hoc analysis to help them understand their spend and identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Assist in managing the head office payroll budget, accurately tracking spend and headcount.
• Collaborate with the Shared Finance team for month-end timelines and presentations.
• Prepare monthly forecasts and annual budgets for the "Brand" lines, and provide reporting on actuals vs. Budget and Last Year.

Requirements:

• Qualified finance professional with relevant accounts experience, ideally with a focus on cost management support.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to deliver tough messages while maintaining rapport.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to individuals without a finance background.
• Proactive and resourceful, with a curious nature and the ability to quickly learn new processes and systems.
• Strong team player, willing to support other members of the Finance team during busy periods.
• Ability to think holistically and strategically about budget management and support new initiatives.

Eager to work in a dynamic, evolving fashion business.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working policy with a mix of office-based and remote work
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Employee discount on fashion products
• Comprehensive benefits package

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates