Business Planner - Partner Fulfils

ASOS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online fashion retailer in London is seeking a Business Planner to drive financial planning for Partner Fulfils. The ideal candidate will have strong financial and analytical skills, proven merchandising experience, and the ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively. This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Finance and Product teams, along with a proactive approach to innovation and change. Attractive benefits include employee discounts, flexible benefits, and extensive annual leave.

Benefits

Employee discount

25 days paid annual leave

Private medical care scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in merchandising or planning, ideally within Partner Fulfils or Marketplace environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams with precision.

Responsibilities

• Own financial planning and performance management for Partner Fulfils.
• Drive long-term planning and adjust forecasts based on business dynamics.
• Collaborate with Finance, Account Management, and Product teams to deliver best-in-class experiences.

Skills

Financial and analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Planning and forecasting

P&L management

Adaptability

Job description

Company Description

We’re ASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers all around the world.

We exist to give our customers the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you’re free to be your true self without judgement, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.

But how are we showing up? We’re proud members of Inclusive Companies, are Disability Confident Committed and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and we placed 8th in the Inclusive Top 50 Companies Employer list.

Everyone needs some help showing up as their best self. Let our Talent team know if you need any adjustments throughout the process in whatever way works best for you.

Job Description

Partner Fulfils is one of ASOS’ most exciting growth models and as Business Planner, you’ll be the specialist driving its commercial and planning framework. Reporting to the Head of Partner Fulfils, you’ll own day-to‑day planning and reporting while shaping the strategy that scales this business model globally.

You’ll work cross‑functionally with Finance, Account Management, Product teams and external brand partners to deliver ambitious growth and ensure Partner Fulfils is fully integrated into ASOS’ wider planning and trading rhythm.

The Details…

• Own financial planning and performance management for Partner Fulfils, building budgets, supporting P&L development and identifying actions to mitigate risk and unlock opportunity
• Drive long‑term planning, flexing forecasts to align with business ambitions and brand requirements
• Build and review business cases, ensuring profitability and customer relevance are at the heart of every decision
• Align with brand partners on joint business plans and shared growth objectives across channels
• Use data and scorecards to track KPIs, enhance engagement frameworks and inform strategic decisions
• Support commission negotiations through modelling and profitability analysis
• Collaborate with Finance, Account Management and Product teams to deliver a best‑in‑class experience for partners
• Champion change and innovation, shaping the evolution of Partner Fulfils and embedding new ways of working

We believe being together in person helps us move faster, connect more deeply, and achieve more as a team. That’s why our approach to working together includes spending at least 3 days a week in the office. It’s a rhythm that speeds up decision‑making, helps ASOSers learn from each other more quickly, and builds the kind of culture where people can grow, create, and succeed.

Qualifications

About You

You’re a commercially savvy problem‑solver with strong financial and analytical skills, capable of bringing clarity to complexity and driving decisions that unlock growth.

With proven experience in merchandising or planning, ideally within Partner Fulfils or Marketplace environments, you understand the fundamentals of trading, forecasting and profitability, and you thrive in a fast‑paced environment with the confidence to influence stakeholders and shape new ways of working.

You’ll also demonstrate:

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and alignment across teams and partners
• Strong planning and forecasting capability, using data and KPIs to inform strategy and trading decisions
• Comfort with financial modelling and P&L management, with a sharp eye for profitability and risk mitigation
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams with precision and meet business‑wide deadlines
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with adaptability to change and innovation
• Confidence with technical systems and workflows, and the ability to train others on process updates

As a leader, you’ll develop and inspire a team of Assistant Business Planners, providing clear direction, coaching and training, and fostering a collaborative, high‑performance culture. You’ll also support capability building across Account Management and Buying & Merchandising teams, ensuring everyone is equipped to deliver against ambitious growth plans.

Additional Information

BeneFITS

• Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
• Employee sample sales
• 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical care scheme
• Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits
• Opportunity for personalised learning and in‑the‑moment experiences that enable you to thrive and excel in your role

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