eCommerce Finance Analyst EMEA - Merrell

Wolverine Worldwide; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative company as an eCommerce Finance Analyst, where you'll play a crucial role in supporting financial decision-making across the EMEA region. This position involves collaborating with various teams to provide insights on financial forecasting, P&L reporting, and annual budgeting. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual with strong analytical skills and a commercial mindset, ready to tackle challenges in a fast-paced environment. You'll have the opportunity to work with advanced tools like SAP and Excel, contributing to profitability improvements and strategic growth initiatives. If you're passionate about finance and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in commercial roles, preferably in FMCG or branded footwear.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with a commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support for forecasting, P&L reporting, and budgeting.
• Ensure data analysis supports financial decision making.

Skills

Financial forecasting

P&L reporting

Annual budgeting

Pricing and discounts

Variance analysis

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

CIMA/ACCA qualification

Tools

SAP

BW reporting tool

Excel (Vlookup, Pivot tables)

Power BI

SAC

Job description

eCommerce Finance Analyst EMEA - Merrell

Current employees, please apply in Workday.

Supporting Merrell Senior Finance Brand Manager. Covering reporting for all EMEA eCommerce. This role will partner with the Country Managers, Brand Team and Operations Team to ensure all regional reporting meets internal EMEA standards. This role will be based in the UK and the successful candidate will be a highly motivated, self-starter.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provides front line financial support to the Senior Finance Brand Manager across the key areas of: financial forecasting, P&L reporting, annual budgeting, pricing and discounts, maintenance of internal controls, variance analysis.
• Ensures the Senior Finance Brand Manager / Commercial Team has all the data/analysis required to support all financial business decision making and projects.
• Harmonise system and reporting structure with WWW EMEA head office.
• Model financial scenarios that underpin growth and business decisions.
• Reviews opportunities for profitability improvement / SG&A reduction.
• Perform duties consistent with the company's policies & targeted objectives for the year relating to company's appraisal scheme.
• Perform other duties as required / assigned by Senior Finance Brand Manager, or Brand Group VP.

KEY SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

• Working towards CIMA/ACCA (or equivalent) qualification required.
• Minimum 3 years commercial experience of wholesale or FMCG industries (preferably within branded footwear or apparel). Ecommerce experience would be an advantage.
• Commercially aware, with experience of working in sales/marketing environment.
• Experience within a highly commercial business environment.
• Numerate with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Highly motivated, self-starter full of initiative.
• Team player.
• Ability to transcend peer group barriers / dealing with various levels throughout the business and across territories.
• Experience of SAP and BW (or similar) reporting tool.
• Advance Excel skills (minimum - Vlookup, linked workbooks, Pivot tables).
• Business Analytics experience (Power BI, SAC) is a strong asset.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.

Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. is committed to creating a company that is as diverse as our consumers. We value the differences in one another and believe our differences make us stronger. Our diverse and inclusive corporate culture starts with the recruitment process. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create equal opportunities for our associates, customers, and suppliers regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.