Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Introduction

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today. We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do.

As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.

JOB PURPOSE

The Manager of Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) plays a critical role in driving financial performance and strategic decision-making for Burberry’s Americas corporate head office functions. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial planning, forecasting, and analysis, including wholesale P&L, OPEX, headcount, and select balance sheet and cash flow items. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities and a collaborative mindset.

• Financial Analysis & Reporting:
  Analyze monthly financial results, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for cost reduction or profitability improvement. Prepare and distribute monthly financial reports to the CFO and executive leadership. Interpret operating results and provide actionable recommendations.
• Forecasting & Budgeting:
  Lead the wholesale forecast process, including shipment, margin, and full P&L management. Oversee OPEX budgeting and forecasting across all corporate functions (e.g., Marketing, VM, Client Engagement, HR, IT, Legal, Tax, Construction, Facilities). Spearhead people cost forecasting and headcount planning for the Americas region.
• Business Partnership:
  Collaborate with central head office, regional departments, and accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely financial analysis. Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure transparency and accuracy of P&L components.
• Team Leadership:
  Manage and mentor a financial analyst, ensuring high-quality analysis, reporting, and KPI tracking. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Process & Controls:
  Maintain comprehensive documentation for all FP&A processes. Support the finance team in maintaining up-to-date risk and control matrices.

• Work Ethic & Drive:
  Demonstrates a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. Willing to go the extra mile to deliver high-quality results.
• Attention to Detail:
  Maintains a high standard of accuracy in financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting. Able to identify discrepancies and resolve them proactively.
• Practical Problem Solving:
  Applies logical thinking and common sense to solve complex financial and operational challenges. Comfortable navigating ambiguity and making sound decisions.
• Effective Communication:
  Clearly conveys financial insights and recommendations to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Skilled at tailoring messages to different audiences.
• Growth Mindset:
  Eager to learn, adapt, and continuously improve. Seeks feedback and development opportunities to enhance personal and team performance.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems such as SAP and BPC. Comfortable working with large datasets and building robust financial models.
• Organizational Agility:
  Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and adapt to a dynamic environment.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in the retail industry.
• Demonstrated success in managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience with SAP, BPC, Power BI and any AI software a plus

• Financial Mastery:
  Demonstrates deep understanding and accurate management of wholesale P&L, OPEX by function, and people cost analysis, enabling strategic decision-making and cost optimization.
• Timely & Accurate Reporting:
  Delivers precise…