Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist

Shape FP&A strategy at a fast-growing luxury footwear brand
Work in a central London HQ with high-impact commercial exposure

About Our Client

A heritage-inspired footwear and apparel brand celebrated for its fusion of retro athletic style and modern design. Known for high-quality craftsmanship and distinctive silhouettes, it appeals to fashion-forward individuals seeking both comfort and statement pieces.

Job Description

The key responsibilities of this Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist role will be:

Optimise the use of financial and business information, develop and prepare local management reports to support Business in decision making
Perform the financial report analysis before monthly closing process finalised by local accounting team
Analyze monthly/quarterly P&L, Profit Contribution, all kinds of reports and discuss the deviation from budget with relevant business managers; discuss / monitor action plans to overcome negative deviations
Being the local planning Coordinator and responsible for local internal planning calendar (budget, forecast, mid-term financial plan)
Support both local/OHQ business team during the planning process with tool support, reviewing and questioning planning result
Frequent communication with business function to drive strategy forward and achieve target planned
Periodic forecasting and concrete gap analysis compared to actual result to meet bottom line finalized
Actively communicate with OHQ finance team for finance related work
Support both local/OHQ business team with both daily/adhoc request to meet their needs for finance related work
Addressing Special Issues such as Impairment, Leases, M&A and Provisions
Ensures J-Sox internal controls are correctly and accurately executed
Processing invoices and payments to ensure smooth cash flow, and analysing financial data to help manage budgets and suggest ways to reduce costs.
Support any other tasks that maybe be necessary and requested