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Finance Analyst

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Hybrid
London, Greater London, England, GBR
Senior level
Hybrid
London, Greater London, England, GBR
Senior level
As a Financial Analyst, you will support financial transformation, manage marketing costs, and optimize processes for strategic planning and growth.
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Farfetch is a leading global marketplace for the luxury fashion industry, connecting customers in over 190 countries with items from more than 50 countries and over 1,400 of the world’s best brands and charming boutiques from around the world. Farfetch opens a world of luxury for endless expressions of style, delivering a truly unique shopping experience and access to the most extensive selection of luxury on a global marketplace. 
 
 
FINANCE 
 
The Finance team stands as a strategic pillar of our organization, enabling the delivery of our business and financial goals, ensuring robust financial controls and optimizing overall financial performance. Finance is responsible for managing capital, ensuring financial integrity, optimizing resource allocation, and delivering accurate reporting to drive sustainable growth and profitability.
 
 
LONDON
 
Our London office is located in Old Street, London’s tech hub, and is home to a wide range of teams. Our open space is ideal for collaborative work and sharing ideas. We also have a large outdoor terrace, which is the perfect spot to have a team lunch or host events.
 
 
ROLE
 
As a Financial Analyst in the Finance Business Partnering team, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial transformation and supporting the marketing and growth teams to drive growth and profitability. You will also be responsible for managing the marketing costs and expenses, working closely with the accounting team and the Financial Planning teams in order to provide insights during month-end closing processes and financial planning cycles. Your expertise and insights will be instrumental in identifying areas for improvement, optimising processes, and implementing best practices to position the business for long-term success. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact and contribute to the company's revitalization efforts. This dynamic and challenging environment involves interaction with different regions and time zones, allowing you to showcase your analytical skills, strategic thinking, and ability to drive meaningful change.
 
 
WHAT YOU'LL DO
 
  • Develop and maintain financial models, budgets, and forecasts to support quarterly, annual, and long-term strategic planning, and perform variance analysis, identifying and investigating deviations from plans, and proposing corrective actions
  • Conduct in-depth analysis, modelling, and forecasting to support strategic decision-making processes
  • Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports, dashboards, and presentations to senior leadership and cross-functional teams
  • Act as a trusted advisor, partnering with cross-functional teams to understand their business objectives and provide financial guidance - Identify opportunities for cost optimization, process improvements, and revenue growth initiatives
  • Collaborate with the relevant teams, including accounting to ensure data integrity and alignment with financial reporting standards
  • Identify and implement process improvements and participate in existing reporting enhancements with the mindset of continuous improvement
 
 
WHO YOU ARE
 
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial analysis, business partnering, or related roles
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesise complex data and communicate insights effectively
  • Proficiency in financial modelling, data analysis, and visualisation tools (e.g., Google Sheet, Excel, PowerPoint, Looker, SQL)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Previous experience in partnering with Marketing Performance and Growth teams is preferred
  • MBA, CPA, or CFA is a plus
  • Fluent in English
 
REWARDS & BENEFITS
 
  • Employee Pension Scheme
  • Flexible Benefits Program
  • Health Insurance & Critical Illness cover
  • Flexible work environment- Hybrid Model (3 days a week from the office, 2 days from home)
 
 
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT
 
  • FARFETCH is committed to being an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is celebrated. We make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.

 
 
SCAM DISCLAIMER
 
  • It has come to our attention that there may be fraudulent activities involving individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent Farfetch in order to attract candidates to a SCAM. Please be aware that Farfetch does not conduct recruitment processes through messaging apps or any unofficial communication channels, other than our official careers website. Additionally, Farfetch will never ask candidates for any form of payment during the recruitment process.

As a Financial Analyst in the Finance Business Partnering team, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial transformation and supporting the marketing and growth teams to drive growth and profitability. You will also be responsible for managing the marketing costs and expenses, working closely with the accounting team and the Financial Planning teams in order to provide insights during month-end closing processes and financial planning cycles. Your expertise and insights will be instrumental in identifying areas for improvement, optimising processes, and implementing best practices to position the business for long-term success. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact and contribute to the company's revitalization efforts. This dynamic and challenging environment involves interaction with different regions and time zones, allowing you to showcase your analytical skills, strategic thinking, and ability to drive meaningful change. 

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FARFETCH London, England Office

The Bower, 4th Floor, Old Street, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 9NR

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