Finance Manager

 At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.   We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities. INTRODUCTION At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.     We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities. JOB PURPOSE As the Finance Business Partner you will be responsible for partnering with Key stakeholders to drive change & continuous improvement by providing insight into business performance to support decision making.   You will be responsible for supplying Product Costing information to the business and working with internal PD and sourcing teams to meet target cost, supporting the Senior Finance Manager by providing analysis of financial and non-financial information to underpin the delivery of long term operational and financial plans.   Additionally you will be responsible for all Budget and Forecast submissions and will keep a track on performance throughout the financial year. RESPONSIBILITIES  

• You will review business performance to target
• Take the lead at Month End and ensuring the key deliverables are met inc Inventory reconciliation
• You'll work closely with the Product Development team to engineer product to a target cost
• Have control over Budget/Forecast preparation & submission 
• Analyse business performance and preparing monthly reports for non-financial stakeholders
• Have knowledge in Seasonal Price Lists and Product Costings

PERSONAL PROFILE  

• Qualified in CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent
• Strong finance system skills ideally with good knowledge of SAP/ERP systems. 
• Ability to manage and influence stakeholders in both finance and the business
• Strong Excel skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment

FOOTER Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.