Commercial FP&A Manager

Michael Kors; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Kors is seeking an experienced Commercial Finance Manager on a fixed-term contract (maternity cover) to act as a core finance partner for the EMEA Retail organization in London. You will own planning, performance management and provide actionable financial insight to drive profitability.

You’ll lead budgeting and forecasting for Retail sales and direct costs, challenge assumptions, and support leadership with concise, data-led commentary.

Qualifications

• Experience in FP&A or commercial finance within retail or consumer businesses.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate numbers into actionable insights.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting skills.
• Solid understanding of P&L drivers and profitability analysis.
• Advanced Excel; experience with Hyperion and SAP is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Partner with EMEA Retail leadership to provide financial insight and challenge for commercial decisions.
• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting for Retail sales and direct costs.
• Own regional and store-level sales and KPI planning with appropriate phasing of targets.
• Prepare month-end reviews with explanations of variance to budget/forecast.
• Deliver concise management commentary for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Support FP&A team development and drive improvements in reporting processes.

Skills

FP&A

Commercial Finance

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial Modelling

Stakeholder Management

Education

Accounting/Finance Degree

Tools

Hyperion

SAP

Excel

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Commercial Finance Manager to join the team on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover. The role will be a key finance partner to the EMEA Retail organization, combining ownership of planning and performance management with actionable insight to support senior leadership decision-making.

This role will report into the Senior Director FP&A and deliver to the business robust planning and reporting, tight cost control and profit-driving commercial decisions for the European region.

London (UK).

Contract:

Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover, 12m)

Department Overview:

This role sits within the EMEA Financial Planning & Analysis function and requires someone who can quickly establish strong relationships across Finance and the wider business, operate independently and provide both constructive challenge and practical financial guidance.

What You’ll Do:

Commercial Finance & Business Partnering

• Act as a key Finance partner to EMEA Retail leadership, Regional Directors, Planning and other cross-functional teams.
• Provide clear financial insight and challenge to support commercial decisions and improve profitability.
• Translate financial and operational performance into actionable recommendations for senior management.
• Lead regular performance reviews with business partners, identifying risks, opportunities and corrective actions.
• Provide financial support for strategic and ad hoc business initiatives.

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budget and periodic forecasting process for Retail sales and direct costs.
• Develop robust financial plans in partnership with commercial and operational stakeholders.
• Own regional and store-level sales and KPI planning, including appropriate phasing of targets.
• Challenge assumptions and ensure plans appropriately reflect business trends, risks and opportunities.
• Support consolidation and review of the broader EMEA financial outlook.

Performance Management & Reporting

• Lead month-end review of Retail sales and operating expenses, providing clear explanations of performance versus budget and forecast.
• Produce management reporting highlighting key business drivers, risks and opportunities.
• Develop concise, value-adding commentary for senior leadership.
• Analyze store and regional profitability and identify opportunities to improve financial performance.
• Support monthly and quarterly business performance reviews.
• Support and develop members of the FP&A team, fostering collaboration and high-quality delivery.
• Challenge existing processes and identify opportunities to simplify and improve financial reporting and analysis.
• Drive greater consistency, transparency and efficiency across FP&A processes.
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure reporting deadlines are consistently met.

You’ll Need to Have:

• Strong experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance or Financial Controlling, ideally within retail, fashion or a consumer-facing business.
• Strong commercial and business-partnering experience with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Proven experience with budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of P&L management and the key commercial drivers of a retail business.
• Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Hyperion and SAP would be advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear business messages.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, international and cross-functional environment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities independently and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualification, or equivalent, would be preferred.

We’d Love to See:

• Commercially curious mindset with the confidence to challenge constructively.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Clear and confident communication with both Finance and non-Finance stakeholders.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with a strong sense of ownership.
• Ability to move comfortably between detailed analysis and the broader commercial picture.
• Focus on delivering actionable insights rather than simply reporting results.
• Positive approach to supporting and developing the wider team.
• Strong collaboration and cross‑functional partnership
• Clear, confident communication
• Interest in team development and supporting collective growth
• Ability to drive results with focus and accountability
• Entrepreneurial mindset with curiosity and initiative
• Solid functional skills in financial analysis, modelling, and business partnering