Finance Analyst - Luxury Retail

FMCG JOBS; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury cosmetics firm based in London is seeking a Finance Analyst to join their FP&A team. The successful candidate will provide key support during month-end and budgeting cycles, assist with tailored reporting, and deliver actionable insights through financial analysis. Candidates should ideally be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with experience in retail or FMCG. This role requires strong MS Excel skills and a proactive approach to driving efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail, luxury goods, or FMCG preferred.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and multitask effectively.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support FP&A team during month-end and budgeting cycles.
• Assist in tailored reporting for business plans and sales.
• Deliver and analyze weekly sales reports to drive insights.
• Enhance reporting dashboards for data-driven decisions.
• Handle precision-based ad-hoc commercial requests.
• Suggest improvements to management processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Advanced MS Excel

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or part-qualified)

Job description

Overview

GVA Search is proud to partner with a rapidly expanding international leader in luxury cosmetics, based in the heart of London. We're on the lookout for a commercially savvy and results-driven Finance Analyst to join their dynamic FP&A team. This is an exciting opportunity for a pro-active and analytically minded professional who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. In this role, you'll have the autonomy to drive impactful financial insights across a portfolio of prestigious brands, reporting directly to the FP&A Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide crucial support to the FP&A team during peak periods such as month-end and budgeting cycles.
• Assist the commercial team with tailored reporting needs, including business plans and wholesale reports.
• Deliver weekly sales reports, analyse variances, and provide actionable insights.
• Maintain and enhance reporting dashboards and tools to equip stakeholders with real-time, data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• Handle ad-hoc commercial requests with precision and speed, adding value to the team\'s efforts.
• Offer clear, accurate explanations and propose improvements to enhance management processes.

About You

You\'re a seasoned Finance Analyst, ideally ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (part-qualified candidates will also be considered). Experience in the retail, luxury goods, or FMCG sectors is highly desirable.

You will need to be comfortable at challenging the status quo, multitasking with precision, and maintaining a focus on accuracy. The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills, enabling you to build strong partnerships across various business functions. Advanced MS Excel skills and robust financial modelling experience are essential, as you\'ll be expected to identify inconsistencies and drive efficiency improvements.

If you\'re passionate about the luxury sector and eager to make a tangible impact on the success of a prestigious global brand, we\'d love to hear from you. Apply for immediate consideration.