Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst
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Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst
to join our dynamic finance team.
This role plays a key part in driving strategic decision-making by delivering insightful financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting support.
The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of retail performance dynamics, combined with a passion for the luxury industry and a sharp analytical mindset.
Reporting to the
FP&A Manager
, the role partners closely with regional stakeholders, including Market Leaders and cross-functional teams across Marketing, HR, Supply Chain, Retail, Merchandising, and Store Planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare weekly and monthly analysis of retail performance in close collaboration with Retail leadership
- Support the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts
- Conduct monthly P&L reviews, identifying risks, opportunities, and variances versus budget
- Partner with HR to analyse and explain payroll-related costs
- Prepare and monitor accruals, ensuring alignment with budget and accounting accuracy
- Extract, track, and analyse key cost drivers across the business
- Develop and maintain the marketing cost tracker in coordination with stakeholders
- Coordinate monthly sales target setting across regions
- Prepare and calculate retail commission schemes accurately and on time
- Support Capex tracking in collaboration with Store Planning teams
- Conduct regular store visits to ensure financial compliance and operational alignment
- Support the Finance Director on ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives
- Maintain and document finance policies and procedures to strengthen controls and governance
Qualifications & Experience
- Master’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field
- 3–5 years of post-qualification experience, ideally within retail and/or luxury environments
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
- High level of attention to detail and analytical capability
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Demonstrated track record of process improvement or automation initiatives
Preferred
- Experience with JD Edwards
- Exposure to Hyperion or similar planning systems
- Programming or database skills (e.g. SQL, VBA, or similar)
- Experience using Power BI or other data visualisation tools
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