Finance Analyst

GIORGIO ARMANI - HEAD OFFICE LONDON - FINANCE ANALYST - FULL TIME

About us: The Armani Group is a leading company in the fashion and luxury sector, with more than 8,000 employees. Its three core brands – Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani and A|X Armani Exchange – are active in all the world’s major countries, across many continents. With origins firmly rooted in Italy, but also with a cosmopolitan vision and culture, the company has grown since it was founded in 1975, expanding its offer from clothes and accessories to cosmetics, fragrances, eyewear, watches, jewellery, and furniture and furnishing accessories. Today, therefore, as well as being well known in the area of fashion, the Armani Group is also renowned in the sectors of interior design, food and beverage, and hotels and resorts.

Giorgio Armani has created a style that has, with remarkable consistency, continued to explore countless variations and possibilities over the years. It expresses a precise vision down to the most minute detail: a way of being and presenting oneself, certainly incorporating clothing and accessories, but also including gestures, ways, behaviours and attitudes; a style that goes beyond the sum of its parts, and well beyond what one wears

Convinced that ethics and aesthetics must coincide, Giorgio Armani expresses fundamental and enduring values his clothes. He does so by creating timeless pieces that, enhanced by precious materials and artisanal craftwork, resist the whim of fleeting trends with their pure and essential design.

Role Overview: To deliver all the period reporting, annual budgets, seasonal plans and analysis for the business performance.  To contribute to the wider team in their drive for excellence, accuracy and the provision of expertise to the local teams.

Responsibilities:

• Monthly reporting of Actual performance for Giorgio Armani UK and Ireland, for all channels and Head Office functions.
• Performing monthly analysis and commentary on Retail Margin and OPEX performance for Head of Finance and HQ consolidation team
• Stock management reporting, including monthly obsolescence calculation and stock aging analysis
• Working closely with the Accounting team to ensure accuracy in Intercompany reporting and presentation
• Manage periodic SAP system reporting
• Year-end Group reconciliation and support for the Annual audit performed in February each hear
• Ownership of the annual budget and forecast processes
• Prepare and control the reporting files for full P&L: sales, margin and operating expenses, plus CAPEX, with value added commentary for HQ consolidation team 
• Work with department heads to establish realistic, yet challenging budgets by store and by category. 
• Coordinate the process for preparing and uploading Wholesale Seasonal Plan, for both forecast and actual.
• Investment Proposals
• P&L simulations for exceptional sales
• National statistics monthly, quarterly, and annual survey

• A genuine team contributor, with high levels of empathy who will embody our team values around excellence, expertise and collaboration.
• Ability to manage & meet deadlines simultaneously and confidently prioritise workloads
• Strong attention to detail and precision with a “first time right” approach
• Entrepreneurial spirit, with a solution focused approach to problem solving and anticipation of challenges.
• Articulate, strong and empathetic communicator, able to explain complex issues with ease and confident in proposing ideas
• 1+ years’ experience in a similar role
• Ideal for a Finance & Accounting graduate or NQ / PQ ACCA, ACA or CIMA candidate
• Background in financial planning and analysis and financial reporting
• Software : Confident with Excel (pivots, lookups etc), prior experience with SAP & BPC are a plus

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities.
• Generous employee discount on all Giorgio Armani products.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - providing access to medical and mental health support services.
• Exciting career development opportunities within a global luxury fashion brand.
• Vibrant and inclusive work environment that fosters creativity and personal growth.
• Hybrid working policy.

As an equal opportunities employer, Giorgio Armani is committed to treating all current and prospective employees equally. We do not condone discrimination based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from various backgrounds to apply and join the Giorgio Armani family.