Controller

Max Mara Fashion Group; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Max Mara Fashion Group is seeking a Controller for its finance team in London. The role involves managing financial planning, reporting, and analysis for B2C e-commerce and UK operations. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and proficiency in SAP, with a drive to provide strategic insights in a dynamic environment. Join this fast-paced team to contribute to a leading global fashion brand.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting tools like SAP and BW.
• Ability to interpret financial data and identify trends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze B2C e-commerce P&L and budget reports.
• Conduct quarterly analysis of cost centers and profitability trends.
• Support CFO with financial operations and year-end audit processes.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Financial Reporting

Budget Forecasting

Variance Analysis

Profitability Assessment

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

SAP

BW

Excel

Job description

About the Role:

We are looking for a Controller to join our dynamic finance team. This role is crucial in

managing financial planning, reporting, and analysis for our B2C e-commerce and UK/IRE

operations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, proficiency in financial

reporting tools such as SAP, and experience in budget forecasting, variance analysis, and

profitability assessment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Budget, Forecast & Performance Reporting – B2C e-commerce

Prepare and update the B2C e-commerce P&L.

Analyze variances against budget and last year’s performance for each brand.

Upload budget data into BW system.

Support the CFO in presenting budget reports to the Board.

2. Financial Analysis – MaxMara UK & Ireland

Perform P&L preparation for UK & IRE operations on BW system.

Allocate unassigned P&L lines and analyze all divisions Wholesale, Retail, and

Outlet variances.

Generate division-specific P&L reports and present financial insights to HQ.

Prepare store and wholesale P&L for CFO/CEO review.

3. Cost Centers & Profitability Analysis

Conduct quarterly analysis of cost centers and profitability trends.

Identify key variance drivers and propose strategic action plans.

Assist HQ & CFO in tracking cost deviations.

4. Inventory & Reconciliation Management

Reconcile and analyze stock devaluation

Analyze stock versus last year’s performance.

Prepare and present inventory reports to CFO, HQ, and auditors.

5. Monthly & Quarterly Reporting

Generate aged receivables reports.

Submit Intrastat declarations for UK & Ireland.

Submit monthly retail sales data to the survery ONS

Conduct quarterly duties reporting & end of season returns provisions.

Prepare financial entries for jobber sales, sample sales

Prepare bad debt provisions

6. Operations Support & Year-End Audit

Assist CFO with daily financial operations and year-end audit processes.

Develop cash flow budgets and gross margin analysis.

Prepare competitor benchmarking reports.

Compile payment report practices for CFO & HMRC submission.

What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

1-3 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting.

Strong knowledge of SAP, BW, and Excel (Pivot Tables).

Experience in eCommerce financial operations is a plus.

Ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide strategic insights.

Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.

Why Join Us?

Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with opportunities for career growth.

Be part of a global brand with a strong presence in the fashion industry.

Engage in challenging projects that directly impact business strategy.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're ready to take on a high-impact finance role, apply now and join our team!