Retail Finance Analyst, Hub North

Overview

The PVH finance team is instrumental to the success of the PVH Hub North business. Acting as true business partners the team are responsible for providing accurate, timely and reliable information which supports and shapes our strategic direction. The team culture is like no other, they are extremely supportive of each other, pulling together through the busy periods they always make sure they have fun and celebrate their successes. Reporting to the Retail Commercial Finance Manager for Hub North, this business partnering role works within the retail commercial finance team responsible for combining financial and market data to create better insight in to business performance and its potential opportunities. This role is focused on the Outlet channel and will work closely with the retail management teams based in London, Amsterdam and Copenhagen.

Responsibilities

• Full P&L forecasting, budgeting and month end responsibilities for the Outlet channel.
• Conduct thorough analysis of retail sales data, including sales performance, KPIs and store operations, to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Investigate the drivers of cost variances vs forecast and their impact on the year to go.
• Update and maintain forecasting workbooks and tools to provide accurate and timely information to internal stakeholders, enabling data-driven decision-making.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve retail operations, optimize sales strategies, and enhance profitability.
• Support the Outlet Director with new store opening proposals and conduct regular store portfolio profitability analysis vs. business cases.
• Support the team and finance manager with ad hoc analysis and requests.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, accounting, branch planning and store operations, to drive alignment and execution of strategic initiatives.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, competitive landscape, and best practices in retail business analytics, and apply this knowledge to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• You\’ll have a bachelor’s degree in business, economics, statistics, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• You\’ll have experience in business analysis, preferably within the retail industry.
• You\’ll have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manipulate and interpret complex data sets and draw actionable insights.
• You\’ll be proficient in utilising data analysis tools and software, in particular Excel and BW.
• You\’ll have a solid understanding of retail business models, sales processes, and key performance indicators.
• You\’ll take ownership, having excellent attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets.
• You\’ll have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire trust and to effectively present findings and recommendations to stakeholders at various levels.
• You\’ll act with purpose, having the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly when needed.
• You\’ll have strong business acumen, you\’ll make informed decisions and display the ability to translate analysis into actionable business strategies.
• You\’ll be fluent in English, both written and verbal. Additional languages are a plus.

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