Finance Analyst, FP&A, EMEA London, England
Job description
What Will You Be Doing?
- Support annual budget, monthly business forecast process, by completing financial projections, templates, plan deck preparation, system inputting and data validation and reconciliation. Monitor execution and measure results, risk & opportunity analysis for the local and global finance teams.
- Support financial process for operating expenses, including analysis of actual spending and projections of future spending. Present to Finance Leadership demonstrating a strong understanding of actual results and monthly forecast updates.
- Collaborate with Local Store Leadership on field expense management, especially payroll management, store expenses control and optimization.
- Responsible for store performance analysis on financials and sales KPIs.
- Evaluate financial impact of payroll changes and work with Store Leadership team to approve necessary payroll updates within guidelines recommended by the Home Office.
- Provide RE deal analytics that inform site selection, and also manage regular financial performance reporting of 4 wall store profitability.
- Participate in strategic investment projects. Provide financial simulations and business case analysis.
- Provide consultation to cross-functional teams on reports, systems and financial process flow.
- Conduct ad-hoc analysis as needed to support operational decision making.
- Assist with international statutory reporting
What Do You Need To Bring?
- Proven analytical ability and creative problem solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing, fast paced environment with a sense of urgency
- Comfortable with ambiguity; can confidently articulate a point of view, but also explain the risk and opportunities
- Solid interpersonal skills with proven ability to develop and maintain effective business partner relationships at all levels of the organization
- Ability and willingness to learn new systems and become a technical expert on the team
- Fluent in English
- Strong Excel capabilities. Hyperion experience preferred
- 6+ years of financial analysis, modelling, budgeting and business planning.
- Retail or FMCG experience preferred.
- Finance/ Accounting Bachelor degree or above.
Our Company
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global retailer of five iconic, omnichannel lifestyle brands catering to the kid through millennial customer: Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, Gilly Hicks and Social Tourist. At A&F Co., we’re here for our associates, customers and communities on the journey to being and becoming who they are – and because no journey is the same, we strive to create an inclusive culture, where everyone is free to share ideas.
Our Values
We lead with purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work™ Certification, as well as being a 2021 recipient of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Retail, and named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign for 16 consecutive years. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.
Our Brand
Would you jump at the chance to be part of reinventing one of the world’s most recognizable brands? At A&F, we’re on a mission to inspire our customers to be confident, feel comfortable, and face their fierce. Our goal is to create relevant products and brand experiences that allow our customers to define the narrative of their own stories. We approach the work week with a long weekend mindset: free from stress and with time well spent, we can realize our full potential.
What You'll Get
As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:
- Incentive Bonus Program
- Paid Time Off and Work From Anywhere Flexibility
- Paid Volunteer Day per Year, allowing you to give back to your community
- Merchandise Discount
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Available
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Associate Assistance Program
- Paid Parental and Adoption Leave
- Access to Carrot to support your unique parenthood journey
- Access to Headspace dedicated to creating healthier, happier lives from the inside out
- Opportunities for Career Advancement, we believe in promoting from within
- A Global Team of People Who'll Celebrate you for Being YOU
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
