Merchandise Financial Planner

FashionUnited; Madrid; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

FashionUnited is seeking a Merchandise Financial Planner for Spain and Portugal. In this role, you will align sales forecasts and financial targets across multiple distribution channels. The position demands strong analytical skills and experience in a fast-paced retail environment.

Applicants should have a minimum of 4 years in merchandise financial planning with proficiency in tools like Excel and Power BI. Fluency in both English and Spanish is essential for effective collaboration in this international role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in merchandise financial planning, sales and business analysis, or inventory in retail.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in planning tools.
• Experience in an international role with fluency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-season planning and ensure alignment with financial goals.
• Monitor and update forecasts based on business trends.
• Lead promotional and markdown activities to optimize margins.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Power BI

Experience in merchandise financial planning

Fluency in English

Fluency in Spanish

Tools

APTOS

Job description

Merchandise Financial Planner for Spain and Portugal

As Merchandise Financial Planner for Spain and Portugal, you will play a key role in aligning sales forecasts, inventory planning, and financial targets across all product categories and distribution channels (Owned & Operated, E-commerce, and Wholesale). Your mission will be to ensure product availability, optimize inventory investment, and support business growth through solid analysis and planning.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Pre-Season Planning

• Lead top-down retail planning across Owned & Operated and E-commerce channels, ensuring alignment with financial goals by category and collection.
• Support wholesale planning by developing Sell-In to Sell-Out forecasts in coordination with commercial teams.
• Build assortment-level forecasts, integrating key product initiatives and seasonal highlights.
• Drive robust demand plans using forecasting tools and commercial insights.
• Translate sales forecasts into inventory and financial planning targets.

In-Season Management

• Monitor and update monthly and quarterly forecasts based on business trends and performance.
• Balance inventory across online and offline channels to ensure product availability and financial efficiency.
• Participate actively in Weekly Trade Reviews, highlighting risks and opportunities versus targets.
• Present financial and merchandise insights in cross-functional meetings, collaborating with stakeholders to address key priorities.
• Raise and manage inventory issues, recommending actions to avoid overstock or missed sales.

Lifecycle and Financial Management

• Lead planning of all promotional and markdown activities and manage inventory for Outlet stores to optimize margins and sell-through.
• Support remelt and phase-out planning in collaboration with global teams.
• Ensure inventory investments are aligned with financial objectives and commercial strategies.

MORE ABOUT YOU

• Minimum 4years of experience either/or merchandise,financial planning,sales and business analysis, inventory, in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and APTOS (or similar planning tools).
• Experience working in an international or regional role.Fluency in English and Spanish.
• Solid communication skills, with the ability to present data clearly and influence stakeholders.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proactive mindset.Strong cross-functional collaboration abilities.