Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

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

Required

• 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