Senior Finance Analyst (Wholesale) | International Apparel and Fashion Brand
Agora talent are excited to be partnering with a multi-brand fashion retailer as they build out their finance team. They are looking for a highly driven and self-motivated individual who demonstrates what it means to be a truly great FP&A business partner – drive, curiosity, passion, dynamic, adaptable, focus on value add, seeing beyond the numbers, strong commercial awareness and a great storyteller.
The role is responsible for planning and analysis relating to the Wholesale & Distributor markets of one of their brands, as well as the provision and development of sales reporting for all brands and channels across EMEA.
Working closely with Sales Teams, the role will support in setting robust plans and forecasts by season and financial year. Ongoing analysis of results should highlight areas of risk and opportunity, which will be communicated back to the Head of FP&A.
The brand have plans to double their revenue in the next 5 years; now is a great time to support this growth. If you believe you are able to interact with all areas of the business, to build accurate budgets, forecasts and produce timely, relevant analysis to facilitate the decision-making process, this could be the role for you!
Core responsibilities:
- Business Partner & support the Sales Directors, Merchandise, Product, Demand & Supply teams
- Challenge and critique stakeholder plans / forecast by use of commercial awareness and historic data/trends
- Support the Head of FP&A to execute the Brand Plan
- Owning preparation of the Annual Brand Plan, covering the Wholesale, Distributor and subsequent forecast updates
- Timely reporting on business performance, through Brand reporting packs
- Provision of management information, challenge Brand Management and facilitate informed decision making to drive the business forward
- Work closely with senior staff to develop consistent Brand and Channel reporting
What you will need:
- 4 years+ experience in commercial finance/financial planning and analysis
- Fully qualified or finalist with ACA, ACCA or CIMA
- Experience working in a wholesale retail finance environment
- High standard of accuracy with statistical data, including advanced excel skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and influencing skills
- Able to spot trends and draw to the attention of management
- Experience of business partnering with Commercial Leaders
- Ability to interpret and present non-financial information effectively
- Pan-European/ Multi-currency experience including USD
⏰ The Process...
- An introductory call with the team at Agora; we'd love to learn more about you, your ambitions, and what you're looking for in your next step.
- CV review by the client, followed by a two-stage interview process;
- First stage will be a video-call via Teams, then a face-to-face session in their offices in London so you can get a much better feel of the working environment and culture you could be immersed in!
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + bonus
Location: Central London (2-3 days in the office)
🤝 Diversity and Inclusion...
Agora aims to be an inclusive organisation. We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process, and we are happy to talk flexible working. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process.