Finance Analyst – Temporary

Req ID: 102391

INTRODUCTION

Founded in 1856, Burberry today remains quintessentially British, with outerwear at its core. Digital luxury positioning and intensive focus on design innovation, quality and heritage icons ensure continued brand purity and relevance globally across genders and generations. Burberry believes that in order to be a great brand it must also be a great company and constantly leverages the energy of its compassionate and creative thinking culture to continually innovate and drive the brand forward. Headquartered in London, Burberry is a design, marketing and retail led business with a global reputation for innovative product design, digital marketing initiatives and dynamic retail strategies.

JOB PURPOSE

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare the group forecasting and planning excel templates and guidance notes.
• Consolidate and challenge forecast/budget submissions received from Regional and Central FP&A teams
• Populate Constant Currency FX model and understand drivers.
• Provide detailed analysis on key revenue, gross margin and operating expenses trends.
• Assist with the preparation of Budget Board Presentation and presentations to Senior Leadership Team.
• Prepare weekly revenue forecasts and monthly cash flow hedging forecast.
• Prepare supporting documentation and analysis for forward looking guidance in the quarterly, half year and year end trading statements.
• Challenge the current ways of working and suggest improvements to drive efficiencies and greater insight.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and support to key stakeholders as required.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Strong analytical background, with a good attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Works on own initiative; self-motivated; adaptable; able to work in fast-paced, changeable environment.
• Proven track record of delivering change and driving improvements.
• Advanced excel skills.
• BPC / SAP experience an advantage.
• FX experience an advantage.
• Qualified Accountant: ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent.

FOOTER

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

Posting Notes: USA || New York (US-NY) || New York || Finance || Financial Planning & Analysis || n/a ||