Finance Manager (FTC - 1 year)

at  YOOX NETAPORTER GROUP

YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP is the world leader in online luxury and fashion that comprises a complete luxury retail ecosystem. The Group sells directly to customers globally through its own family of multi-brand online shops NET-A-PORTER, MR PORTER, YOOX and THE OUTNET. The Group’s Online Flagship Stores Division partners with many leading luxury brands to power their own e-commerce destinations.
The Group has 4.3 million high-spending active customers globally. As pioneers in bringing together the realms of technology and luxury, YOOX NET-A-PORTER satisfies the most discerning clientele with expertly curated products from the world’s most coveted brands, personalised end-to-end service, the latest technology and inspiring content, all shaped by 20 years of insights into the modern shopper.
To support the teams who are powering this ecosystem we have a global Corporate division consisting of departments including Legal, Finance, Marketing and Sales, Strategy, Human Resources, Central Services and PR and Communications.
Our Corporate division are now seeking a talented Finance Manager to join the UK Accounting team, taking ownership of the Concession and Consignment finance function and implement improvements that will benefit the business.
Some of the essentials for you to know are:
Location: Our office in London Westfield (Shepherd’s Bush)
Direct Reports: 2
Reporting into: Head of Accounting UK, US & APAC
Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months)
Working Model: Hybrid

Here is a breakdown of what you’ll be doing:

• Manage and lead the Concession & Consignment team for Net A Porter & Mr. Porter across the UK, USA & APAC regions.
• Business partnering with a variety of both internal and external stakeholders across levels of seniority and business functionality including: sales, operations, technology, legal, buying and merchandising.
• Manage and lead two Accounts Assistants with responsibility for their training and development.
• Review workings, journals and reports prepared by accounts assistants.
• Oversee and complete a variety of month end tasks with strict deadlines e.g. accounting for concession & consignment accruals and reversals, concession offset postings, reconciliation of reports and final reports sent to Concession & Consignment brands, accounting and reconciling inventory, RTV exercises.
• Balance sheet reconciliations for Concession & Consignments accruals.
• Report and review Concession inventory every quarter
• Completing monthly variance analysis on reported figures and highlight discrepancies between accruals and values invoiced.
• Be the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors with regards to Concession related requests.
• Participate in ad hoc projects as required

The type of person we are looking for:

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build good relationships in a multinational environment
• Experience of working within an e-commerce or retail environment desirable, but not essential
• Ability to be flexible in a changing environment and work to strict deadlines
• Proactive attitude with the ability to identify areas for improvement
• Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects while delivering results on time
• Excellent eye for detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work hard as part of a growing team
• Advanced Excel skills
• Knowledge of Navision desirable, but not essential

From the moment you join the YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP we are committed to making your journey with us inspirational and evolutionary. If you are passionate, committed and thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, then please apply with a CV.
YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP is an equal opportunities employer, we encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that diversity brings to our workplace, our business and our customers. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of race and nationality, religion, color, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please do not hesitate to advise us accordingly.
Experience Level: Mid-Senior level
Workplace Type: Hybri

• Manage and lead the Concession & Consignment team for Net A Porter & Mr. Porter across the UK, USA & APAC regions.
• Business partnering with a variety of both internal and external stakeholders across levels of seniority and business functionality including: sales, operations, technology, legal, buying and merchandising.
• Manage and lead two Accounts Assistants with responsibility for their training and development.
• Review workings, journals and reports prepared by accounts assistants.
• Oversee and complete a variety of month end tasks with strict deadlines e.g. accounting for concession & consignment accruals and reversals, concession offset postings, reconciliation of reports and final reports sent to Concession & Consignment brands, accounting and reconciling inventory, RTV exercises.
• Balance sheet reconciliations for Concession & Consignments accruals.
• Report and review Concession inventory every quarter
• Completing monthly variance analysis on reported figures and highlight discrepancies between accruals and values invoiced.
• Be the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors with regards to Concession related requests.
• Participate in ad hoc projects as require