Business Manager @ @MRPORTER, 1Year Fixed Term Contract in England, London

NET-A-PORTER is the ultimate luxury fashion destination for women. Since 2000, it has offered customers a curated assortment of fashion, fine watches, jewelry and home décor, from the world's most coveted brands. NET-A-PORTER creates unique experiences for its EIPs (Extremely Important People) with dedicated Personal Shoppers and invitation-only benefits. Through content, it provides expert styling advice, engaging storytelling and profiles incredible women via editorial vertical, PORTER. NET SUSTAIN, its product curation of consciously crafted luxury, supports customers to shop with a focus on conscious consumerism. NET-A-PORTER is part of LuxExperience, the leading digital, multi-brand luxury group.

MR PORTER is the men's luxury style destination. Since 2011, it has offered customers a curated assortment of fashion, fine watches, grooming and lifestyle products from the world's most coveted designers. It delivers exceptional quality with private label, Mr P., and market-leading exclusive capsule collaborations with brand partners. MR PORTER creates unique experiences for its EIPs (Extremely Important People), with first access to products, a dedicated personal shopper and invitation-only benefits. Through content across all its platforms, it provides expert styling advice, immersive storytelling, and profiles inspiring men, places and products. Consciously Crafted, its responsible product curation, supports customers to shop with a focus on conscious consumerism. MR PORTER Health In Mind, its long-standing initiative in partnership with Movember, raises awareness of men's mental and physical health. MR PORTER is part of LuxExperience, the leading digital, multi-brand luxury group.

As the Business Manager within the Brand Partnerships team at NET-A-PORTER, you will be a strategic and operational partner to the Global Head of Brand Partnerships, taking ownership of financial reporting, revenue forecasting, and budget management. This role is vital to ensuring the accuracy and transparency of all brand partnership revenue and investment data, enabling informed decision-making across the commercial and leadership teams. You will lead the Business Management team and act as a key liaison between Finance, Merchandising, and Brand Partnerships to support financial planning, pricing strategies, and brand deal structuring. Your insights will directly impact revenue growth, operational efficiency, and commercial effectiveness across NET-A-PORTER and MR PORTER.

Some of the essentials for you to know are:

• Location: Our Westfield office in Shepherd's Bush
• Reporting into: Global Head of Brand Partnerships

Besides a competitive salary, we can offer you:

• Performance bonus schemes dependent on the type of role you are in
• A pension that both you and the company contribute to
• A portal with an array of discounts on things like theme park and cinema tickets
• Our famous staff discount along with exclusive staff sales
• Private healthcare for you and your family
• Flexible working
• A chance to be part of a fun and caring team that support each other

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

• Financial Planning & Budget Management
  • Lead the financial planning process for the Brand Partnerships team, including annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting
  • Maintain up-to-date tracking of all partnership revenue, ensuring accurate allocation and timely reconciliation
  • Manage the weekly budget status updates and present findings in Brand Partnerships leadership meetings
  • Oversee reconciliation of revenue figures with Finance on a monthly and quarterly basis to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Revenue Forecasting & Analysis
  • Collaborate with the Sales, Finance, and Merchandising teams to forecast revenue from brand partners across product categories and marketing activations
  • Produce seasonal and ad hoc reports to support commercial planning and performance reviews
  • Track and analyze brand investment against product buys to provide a holistic view of partner value and ROI
  • Use data and insight to support the structuring of bespoke commercial deals and brand packages
• Strategic Pricing & Deal Support
  • Contribute to pricing and rate card development using historical performance data and inventory analysis
  • Ensure that pricing structures align with broader business objectives and drive revenue optimization
  • Support the Global Head of Brand Partnerships with commercial preparation for high-value negotiations and planning meetings with key partners
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Leadership
  • Manage the Business Management Team, providing leadership, coaching, and support to deliver accurate and timely reporting
  • Act as the central point of contact between Brand Partnerships and Finance to ensure consistent communication and accountability
  • Work closely with Merchandising to align on brand marketing commitments, seasonal plans, and buy budgets
  • Continuously improve internal processes and reporting tools to drive operational efficiency

The type of person we are looking for:

• 4+ years of team management experience in a commercial, finance, or business operations role
• Proven experience in financial planning, forecasting, and reporting within a retail, e-commerce, or media environment
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, data modelling)
• Proficiency in PowerPoint for internal presentations and reporting decks
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with exceptional organizational skills
• Commercially minded, with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with finance, sales, and merchandising teams
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and meeting tight deadlines.

From the moment you join the LuxExperience 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. LuxExperience 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: Hybrid