FP&A Finance Manager (Reporting Lead)

FP&A Finance Manager (Reporting Lead)

Location: London
Salary: competitive + company benefits

ABOUT GLOBAL FASHION GROUP

Global Fashion Group (GFG) is the leading fashion and lifestyle destination in Latin America, Southeast Asia and Australia New Zealand. From our people to our customers and partners, we exist to empower everyone to express their true selves through fashion. Our three ecommerce platforms: Dafiti (LATAM), ZALORA (SEA) and THE ICONIC (ANZ) connect an assortment of international, local and own brands to a market of 800 million consumers from diverse cultures and lifestyles. GFG’s platforms provide seamless and inspiring customer experiences from discovery to delivery, powered by art & science that is infused with unparalleled local knowledge. Our vision is to be the #1 fashion & lifestyle destination in LATAM, SEA and ANZ, and we are committed to doing this responsibly by being people and planet positive across everything we do.

THE TEAM 

In 2019, GFG became a publicly listed company on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.  It is proud to combine the best of the governance and transparency of a public company with the entrepreneurial and growth spirit of an exciting digital business operating in some of the world’s most dynamic markets. 

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team is a core part of the Group Finance team, based in London. We focus on articulating and analysing the Group’s business performance and future forecasts to the GFG Management and Supervisory Boards. We work closely with the FP&A teams based in Latin America, South East Asia and Australia, alongside the wider Group Finance, Tax and Treasury functions in London, Luxembourg and Germany. 

This role is one of two FP&A Finance Manager positions, one focusing on Reporting and the other on Budgeting & Planning, with both reporting to the Head of Group FP&A. This role is the Reporting focused FP&A Manager role and you will be working closely with the regional FP&A Teams, Group Reporting Team, Group CFO and Management Board. 

Both the FP&A Finance Managers will have a specific lead area of responsibility, however, they are expected to support one another in peak times or when business needs dictate.

SCOPE OF THE ROLE

• Detailed P&L, Cash Flow and Balance Sheet analysis, identifying business trends, risks and opportunities 
• Develop insight on business non financial KPIs
• Provide accurate and timely information to the Group CFO and Group Management Board to support business decision making
• Provide critique and challenge to regional data - from both a financial and operational perspective  
• Work closely with the Group IR to support external results announcements
• Work closely with the Senior Finance Systems Analyst to ensure continued integrity of our FP&A Finance System, OneStream. 
• Build strong coaching relationships with regional teams to open up communication and trust, and share best practice.
• Ownership of process / insight improvement projects
• Ad-hoc modelling and scenario analysis
• Develop and mentor the FP&A Analyst, helping to enhance capability within the team.  

Specific Reporting and Insight responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the monthly Group Flash process
• Manage the timely and accurate preparation of the monthly Group performance reporting for the Group Management Board
• Responsible for the quarterly Supervisory Board Group performance reporting
• Provide distilled key performance insights to Group IR, assist in drafting release presentations and scripts, prepare Management briefing packs for investor meetings and ensure accuracy and consistency across all external release financial materials.
• Develop the reporting to ensure the reporting and forecasts provide true insight into performance against these drivers.
• Drive continuous process improvement in our reporting cycle, both locally at Group and at a regional level
• Improve and develop monthly business model reporting, including Marketplace and Platform Services
• Develop and enhance customer cohort analysis, identifying emerging customer behaviours and trends, analysing retention and repeat purchase behaviour
• Take the Finance lead in supporting the Business Intelligence team

WHAT  WILL YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Qualified accountant with a progressive record of success within a fast moving, forward thinking listed company
• A low-ego intellect who can quickly get to the heart of an issue and is comfortable communicating it clearly to peers and to top management
• Highly Analytical, able to draw conclusions from large data volumes at pace 
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal, to cut through complex issues
• Strong Excel skills with experience of a Global EPM tool (Onestream, Hyperion/HFM)
• Ability to bring the best and develop team members
• Flexible attitude and ability to cope well with the demands of a rapidly growing company
• A strong focus on delivery and the ability to both plan and implement the outcomes
• Very high level of initiative and self-motivation
• A friendly, curious and considerate team player who demonstrates a desire to learn and willingness to support the goals of the wider organisation

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• The unique opportunity to have a serious impact on a well-established player in the fashion ecommerce industry across LATAM, SEA and ANZ
• Valuable experience as the business navigates a dynamic and evolving market landscape
• Work closely with a diverse and talented global team across 10 countries

Apply today and join GFG in this exciting role shaping the face of fashion e-commerce!

Global Fashion Group embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.