JOB PURPOSE

The Manager of Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) plays a critical role in driving financial performance and strategic decision-making for Burberry’s Americas corporate head office functions. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial planning, forecasting, and analysis, including wholesale P&L, OPEX, headcount, and select balance sheet and cash flow items. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities and a collaborative mindset.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze monthly financial results, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for cost reduction or profitability improvement.
• Prepare and distribute monthly financial reports to the CFO and executive leadership.
• Interpret operating results and provide actionable recommendations.

Forecasting & Budgeting

• Lead the wholesale forecast process, including shipment, margin, and full P&L management.
• Oversee OPEX budgeting and forecasting across all corporate functions (e.g., Marketing, VM, Client Engagement, HR, IT, Legal, Tax, Construction, Facilities).
• Spearhead people cost forecasting and headcount planning for the Americas region.

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with central head office, regional departments, and accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely financial analysis.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure transparency and accuracy of P&L components.

Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor a financial analyst, ensuring high-quality analysis, reporting, and KPI tracking.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

Process & Controls

• Maintain comprehensive documentation for all FP&A processes.
• Support the finance team in maintaining up-to-date risk and control matrices.