Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Skechers; St Albans; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Skechers is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager based in St Albans. This full-time role involves analyzing metrics, preparing financial plans, and leading an analyst. Candidates should have a degree in finance and experience in financial planning and analysis, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career growth and development

A fun and dynamic work environment

Product discount

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in financial planning and analysis or related finance roles.
• Ability to lead and support an analyst.
• Understanding of accounting principles and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical preparations for financial plans and forecasts.
• Oversee an analyst to develop operational plans.
• Implement best practices and process enhancements.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Detail-oriented

Strong initiative

Ability to work collaboratively

Strong systems aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field

Tools

Oracle

Hyperion Planning

Excel

Microsoft Word

Power Point

Job description

• Comfortable working under tight deadlines.

As the Manager on the Skechers Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team, you will be responsible for analysing metrics and trends to understand results and support business decisions for the EMEA region. In collaboration with operational leaders and partners, you will prepare and review annual financial plans, on-going financial forecasts, and long-term strategic plans for our wholesale, retail and ecommerce businesses. You will also provide key input on business models and initiatives, designed to drive growth and profitability. You will also oversee an analyst.

Do you have experience supporting operational and strategic analysis aswell as having the capability to lead a financial analyst?

If so, we want you to join our team as a 'Skechers Financial Planning & Analysis Manager'

You will prepare accurate and timely analytics, reports, and insightful observations for business leaders to increase operational effectiveness and efficiency. Help develop an annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and a long-range plan for our wholesale, retail and ecommerce businesses.

As well as Lead, support and teach an analyst. Participate in the on-going development and operations of a newly implemented worldwide planning and financial system. Assist with implementation of best practices and process enhancements for the continuous improvement of the function and business

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's or equivalent degree in finance, accounting or a related field.
• Experience in roles of progressive responsibility in Financial planning and analysis or in an adjacent field of finance, investment banking, consulting, business intelligence or accounting.
• Oracle and / or Hyperion Planning experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills across all levels of an organization, and especially with senior management.
• Able to quickly understand and explain complex data/issues and distill complex and voluminous data into understandable information for a wide audience.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Strong initiative with a proven ability to follow-through on projects and bring them to a timely completion.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate forward looking changes required for shifts in business operations.
• Ability to develop and lead new business models and support organizational shift.
• Strong systems aptitude and business focus.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
• Highly proficient PC skills, especially in Excel, Word and Power Point
• Comfortable working under tight deadlines.
• Ability to gain trust at the highest levels of an organisation.
• Ability to work collaboratively and in group situations.

This is a full-time role and is based in our St Albans Head Office.

Skechers offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• A fun and dynamic work environment
• Product discount
• Free onsite parking

Find out more about our benefits and perks once you've applied!

This is a great opportunity to join us and make a positive impact. If you feel you can be a true brand ambassador for Skechers, apply now.

About Skechers
Skechers (NYSE: SKX), a global, Fortune 500 brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do - delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,200 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.

Be You - Feel Welcome

Skechers recognises the importance and power of diversity within our business. We ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or health conditions, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions as detailed above.