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Selfridges is a successful luxury retailer, and is continuing on a Tech transformation journey, which includes continued investment in its digital offerings and investment in underlying applications, infrastructure and processes. As such we need a strong finance business partner to provide support and finance challenge in several ways: To lead the management accounting and business partnering responsibilities within the Tech,non core finance and HR functions; holding effective month end reviews, planning budgeting and forecasting meetings, and being a first point of contact for the teams. To work closely with theTech team, to help navigate the impact of changes to the Tech architecture and landscape on the overall Operating Model. To support the Senior Finance Manager with Tech and other material central contracts, to support (and challenge where relevant) theTech Procurement department on deals, financials terms, and contractual discussions.
Job Responsibility:
Deliver to the 5YP, Budget and Forecast Process set by FP&A for the function
Business partnering, month end management accounting processes, and monthly P&L review with the leadership team
Complete Month End Process proactively and efficiently
operating model from a P&L and cash perspective
Have a solid understanding of the budgeted costs by area, and challenge for delivery when appearing off track
Help deliver a rolling forecast with proactive call out of risks and opportunities
To analyse the Group or Selfridges Tech Contracts being considered from a financial and risk management angle in terms of software /Techcosts, the ranges of products being considered for the group
To produce the anticipated costs of the contract, and the allocation of these costs to the Banners based on their needs
To review the incoming costs from these suppliers to ensure they are in line with the agreed contract with the supplier
To assist with the Year End audit process in this area
To regularly review and update procedures, policies and process documentation relating to this area
Requirements:
Have a recognised accountancy qualification, ideally ACCA or CIMA
Ability to work to a high standard of accuracy with excellent attention to detail
Highly organized and efficient, with an ability to work under pressure
Knowledge and experience in IT Contracts and Transfer Pricing
Excellent communication/ interpersonal and influencing skills
PC skills - excellent Powerpoint and Excel skills sought
Receptive to change with a desire to continuously improve processes and outputs