Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

ME+EM is one of the UK’s fastest-growing luxury fashion brands. As a direct-to-consumer business we operate in a truly omnichannel way, with an extremely successful online store, monthly mailings and stores in London, Edinburgh and concessions in Harrods and Selfridges. Our exciting growth continues in spring 2024 with the opening of our first US stores. At ME+EM we are an entrepreneurial, creative, and passionate group of people. We work hard, are enthusiastic to learn and are not afraid to take risks. Everyone contributes to our success at all levels, and that precisely what makes being a member of the team so rewarding.

ME+EM is looking for a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with E-Commerce, Marketing, Logistics, HR, and Tech, playing a key leadership role within the ME+EM Finance Team. Reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance and collaborating with the Financial Reporting Manager, you will partner with senior leaders, including the Head of Marketing, Head of Logistics, Retail Director, Head of Property, and CTO, to drive effective commercial decision-making. A key focus of this role is bridging the gap between E-Commerce and Merchandising, ensuring alignment in customer and demand planning. You will need strong judgment to determine when to escalate issues to leadership through accurate, insightful, and timely reporting and analysis, and when to manage independently. Additionally, you will support the commercial planning process, co-owning assumptions and planning methodologies with business teams.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Finance Partnering – Work closely with senior leaders to develop and execute detailed plans and strategic initiatives, such as launching new platforms.
• Financial Planning & Analysis – Co-own planning inputs, build granular models, and identify key growth drivers, ensuring financial rigor before presenting business cases.
• Decision Support & Commercial Influence – Provide financial insight, optimize decision-making, and enhance processes through clear communication and structured frameworks.
• Financial Control & Governance – Oversee spending mechanisms (especially in marketing), track ROI, and ensure cost management and planning discipline.
• Trade & Performance Insight – Act as the first point of contact for the Head of Commercial Analysis/COO, monitoring trade performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Cross-Functional Projects & Leadership – Lead finance initiatives, improve processes, and contribute to the wider Finance Team’s strategic development.

Experience:

• Strong background in management information across multiple functions, with the ability to extract insights and provide actionable recommendations.
• Proven experience analyzing complex data and using insights to influence business decisions.
• Track record of working with and influencing senior leaders across different functions, challenging assumptions, and improving decision-making.
• Experience in customer-facing retail businesses, ideally within e-commerce.
• Process improvement expertise, driving efficiency and effectiveness.
• Experience managing and developing analysts into future finance leaders.

Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and financial modeling.
• Comfortable handling large datasets, financial systems, and complex analysis while simplifying insights for non-finance audiences.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple stakeholders, and balance priorities effectively.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to challenge the status quo and drive creative solutions.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, tailoring messages for different audiences.
• Big-picture mindset—able to prioritize key focus areas and guide stakeholders accordingly.
• Strong networking skills, leveraging internal and external perspectives to enhance decision-making.
• Interest in fashion, luxury brands, and related industries.

Employee Benefits:

• 33 days annual leave for full-time employees (25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays)
• A day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Pension Scheme
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Length of Service Award
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Generous Staff and Friends and Family Discount
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Real Living Wage Employer
• Employee led committees
• Social events and biannual parties
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package after 2 years of service.

ME+EM is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering and preserving a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion in our workforce. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we do not discriminate against applicants based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe that diversity enriches our workforce and strengthens our organization. Therefore, we encourage minorities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities to apply for opportunities within our company.

Please note, due to the large number of applications we receive, we can only reply to those that are successful to the next stage.