Lead Accountant, Process Improvement - 12 month FTC

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.  
 
We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.

JOB PURPOSE

In this Lead Accountant, Process Improvement role at Burberry, you’ll be responsible for process improvements and implementation across a number of financial processes, including payroll, cash flow &  RTR activities. Working closely with the wider Burberry Finance team, you’ll ensure our processes are fit for purpose, align with Group policies, IFRS and local GAAP requirements and enable our teams to deliver our financial information, compliance and controls on time and accurately.

This Lead Accountant, Process Improvement role is offered on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 12 months, and is based in our Queen Street, Leeds office 3/4 days per week.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and implement process improvement initiatives across finance operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance
• Manage and support financial projects, including system upgrades, automation initiatives, and reporting enhancements
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning activities through advanced SAP BPC usage
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver finance-related system solutions
• Develop and maintain process documentation and internal controls
• Provide training and support to finance team members on systems and new processes.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Professional accounting qualification is required (ACA/CA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Strong technical background with experience in process improvement & implementation within a finance team
• Worked within a multicurrency, global environment
• Advanced Excel essential, experienced in building and working with complex models and large data sets
• Working knowledge of SAP/General Ledger and BPC advantageous
• Appetite for delivering continuous improvement
• Excellent initiative
• Fluent in English (written & spoken) essential; any other European languages a plus

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.