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FP and A Specialist

London Permanent £65,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
The FP and A Specialist is responsible for supporting the budget and forecasting processes of our EMEA business. Draws up the financial reporting and provides business/variance analysis aimed to support the periodical business performance review (store sales performance etc.) and operative decision process.
  • 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 FP and A 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



The Successful Applicant

The successful FP and A Specialist should have:

  • 5+ years' experience in Finance or Accounting or Planning
  • Experience in retail or fashion industry preferred
  • Experience in SAP system is preferred
  • Analytical and process oriented
  • Good collaboration, interpersonal and communication skill
  • Proven problem solving and time management skills with an ability to prioritize
  • Self-confident to drive the result
  • Teamwork and open-minded
  • Intermediate MS-Excel skills



What's on Offer

The successful FP&A Specialist will receive:

  • A competitive salary of up to £70,000 per annum
  • Hybrid working pattern
  • Fixed and discretionary b onus scheme
  • Employee discount scheme
  • Central London location
Contact
Molly Samson
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6752661
Phone number
+44 207 269 2197

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Commercial & Analysis
Sector
Retail
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Molly Samson
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2197
Job reference
JN-052025-6752661