Senior Finance Analyst

INTRODUCTION

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

Provide financial planning and analysis for Americas Head Office OPEX, including payroll and headcount, and Other Cost of Goods Sold (Other COGS), including inventory provision, duties, and transportation. Deliver accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and actionable recommendations that support business decisions, improve financial performance, and strengthen cost management through effective cross-functional collaboration and business partnership.

RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Own budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for Head Office OPEX and Other COGS.
•    Lead monthly reviews for assigned areas, investigating variances and communicating key financial drivers, risks, and opportunities. 
•    Partner with HR and functional stakeholders to manage headcount, payroll, and operating expenses. 
•    Collaborate with Accounting, Supply Chain, Operations, and Central Finance to understand Other COGS, impact on gross margin, including inventory provision, duty, transportation. 
•    Consolidate Gross Margin for the Americas across all channels, telling the story behind variances to last year and plan.
•    Proactively investigate financial discrepancies and business challenges, identify root causes, quantify impacts, and drive issues through to resolution, escalating material concerns as appropriate. 
•    Identify and assess financial risks and opportunities, ensuring material impacts are reflected in forecasts and communicated to relevant stakeholders. 
•    Deliver clear, timely, and actionable financial insights that inform business decisions and improve financial outcomes. 
•    Build positive working relationships across functions, providing insights and decision support and communicate findings and recommendations clearly.
•    Proactively identify areas of process improvement and use technology and/or partner with Central Finance teams to streamline tasks and drive efficiencies.
•    Support the Finance Manager, Finance Director, and VP with recurring and ad hoc financial analysis.

PERSONAL PROFILE

•    Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field. 
•    3–5+ years of FP&A, Commercial Finance, or relevant financial analysis experience; retail, luxury, or consumer goods experience preferred. 
•    Strong financial modeling, advanced Excel skills, and understanding of P&L management, budgeting, and forecasting. 
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently investigate issues and present clear conclusions and recommendations. 
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and influence cross-functional stakeholders. 
•    High sense of ownership, accountability, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail. 
•    Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, manage competing priorities, and escalate issues appropriately.
•    Experience with SAP, ERP, Oracle, BPC preferred. 
•    Exposure to OPEX, payroll, inventory provision, duty, transportation, or gross margin analysis is a plus.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

•    Accurate and timely delivery of monthly reporting, budgets, and forecasts. 
•    High-quality analysis that informs decisions and improves financial outcomes.
•    Proactive identification and management of material risks and opportunities. 
•    Clear, actionable financial insights and effective resolution of complex issues. 
•    Strong ownership, accountability, and positive cross-functional partnerships. 
•    Continuous improvement in reporting, forecasting, and financial processes.

FOOTER

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

Posting Notes: USA || New York (US-NY) || New York || FINANCE & OPERATIONS || COMMERCIAL FINANCE || n/a ||