I am currently working with a leading English footwear and clothing brand, operating globally. They are looking for an ambitious, creative and down to earth individual to join the business as a Finance Analyst. If you are enthusiastic, have a passion for retail and have experience in a commercial finance role, please apply below!

As a Finance Analyst you will be responsible for:

• Owning and improving the capital process from initial store appraisal, approval, monitoring and reviewing to post investment appraisals.
• Assisting with production of monthly management accounts for licence income and wholesale sales and communicating with the external licences
• Understanding income streams around the business to effectively identify commercial risks and opportunities and, alongside department heads, identify and implement actions
• Assisting in compiling forecast adjustments and setting the yearly budget
• Compiling and analysing data as required to support Business decisions and assisting the Commercial Finance Manager with ad-hoc projects which involve liaising with other departments around the business
• Update weekly profit and loss forecast files and review outlook with management
• Maintain all systems and processes with respect to capital
• Issue weekly store opening schedule
• Conduct ad hoc data analysis to meet the needs of the Business
• Track capital spend versus budget and action forecast adjustments if necessary
• Produce sales & margin review documents for management team
• Ownership of calculating royalties due from Licensees and other Business Partners
• Review profit and loss accounts as required

As a Finance Analyst you will need:

• A willingness to continue studying for CIMA/ACCA
• Experience within a similar commercial role
• Drive, enthusiasm and passion for retail
• Analytical mind and an aptitude for working with data and figures
• Numerically oriented degree desirable
• Ability to be self-sufficient and enjoy being hands on
• Personal emotional resilience
• Motivated by new challenges