Senior Finance Analyst EMEA

Senior Finance Analyst EMEA

Full-Time 60750 - 74250 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Michael Kors

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support financial planning and analysis across EMEA, driving commercial performance.
  • Company: Join the iconic luxury brand, Jimmy Choo, known for glamour and craftsmanship.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Collaborative team atmosphere with excellent career advancement opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while developing your finance skills.
  • Qualifications: Professional accountancy qualification and strong retail experience required.

The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 £ per year.

This role will report into the Senior Commercial Finance Manager, EMEA, supporting on all aspects of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) across the region. The role will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, management reporting and business partnering, providing financial insight and decision support to drive commercial performance across the EMEA business.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

  • Support the Commercial Finance team in the preparation, review and submission of quarterly budgets and forecasts, ensuring robust assumptions, accuracy and timely delivery.
  • Lead the rollover and maintenance of forecast P&Ls, including the upload of forecast data and partner with the EMEA Actuals Reporting team to ensure accurate submissions.
  • Business partnering with the EMEA Marketing, Visual Merchandise and Health and Safety teams, taking responsibility of these lines for budget and forecasting, as well as month end reporting purposes.
  • Review monthly P&Ls and key cost lines, performing detailed variance analysis and delivering clear and concise commentary for management.
  • Prepare month-end journals, accruals and reconciliations, including Sales, Personal Vouches, Courier Accruals and Quarterly Gift Card Accruals.
  • Partner with stakeholders across the business to challenge assumptions, provide commercial insights and support informed decision-making.
  • Take ownership of retail store commission calculations, partnering with HR and Payroll teams to ensure timely and accurate processing.
  • Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, scenario analysis and strategic decision-making.
  • Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, planning processes and controls, driving efficiency, consistency and accuracy.
  • Support ad hoc analysis, projects and strategic initiatives as required by the business.
  • Proactively identify value-add opportunities and process improvements that enhance business performance and financial understanding.
  • Using own initiative to identify value add projects where time permits.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

  • Formal professional accountancy qualification fully or part qualified (CIMA or ACCA international equivalent)
  • Strong retail background in a multi-currency, multi entity business
  • Experience using SAP and HP/HFM is desirable

Characteristics Required

  • Commercial acumen
  • Analytical, strategic, detail-conscious
  • Team leader, approachable and calm
  • Able to act as an ambassador for the Jimmy Choo brand internally and externally
  • The ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
  • The ability to problem solve must be demonstrated
  • Excellent time-management and organizational skills required
  • A confident, determined and ‘can do’ personality with a passion for work
  • Willingness to take ownership and see tasks through end to end

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a compensation range. The range for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set, and years of experience. Please note that for salaried roles, the figures reflect full-time equivalency, while for hourly roles, the figures represent the applicable hourly rate.

Compensation Range: 40,000.00 - 47,500.00 GBP

Established in 1996, Jimmy Choo is a global luxury brand with an empowered sense of glamour and a playfully daring spirit. Celebrated for its confident style and exceptional craftsmanship, Jimmy Choo is synonymous with the art of celebrity dressing and red-carpet style. The house’s innovative spirit meets time-honoured techniques in the form of exceptional collections spanning footwear, handbags, fragrance, a range of accessories and a growing men’s offering. Together, CEO Hannah Colman and Creative Director Sandra Choi have built a global powerhouse defined by glamour, optimism and joy.

Senior Finance Analyst EMEA employer: Michael Kors

Michael Kors is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and creative work environment in the heart of London. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide opportunities for continuous improvement and collaboration across teams, ensuring that our Retail IT Analysts play a vital role in enhancing our retail technology landscape. Join us to be part of a globally-minded team that values innovation and fosters a culture of inclusivity and support.

Michael Kors

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Finance Analyst EMEA

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Budgeting
Forecasting
Month-End Close
Management Reporting
Variance Analysis
Financial Modelling