Job Description

Group FP&A Analyst (Fixed-Term Contract)
Location: London - Hybrid
Salary: competitive + company benefits
(GFG) is the leading fashion and lifestyle destination in Latin America, Southeast Asia and Australia New Zealand. From our people to our customers and partners, we exist to empower everyone to express their true selves through fashion. Our three ecommerce platforms: Dafiti (LATAM), ZALORA (SEA) and THE ICONIC (ANZ) connect an assortment of international, local and own brands to a market of 800 million consumers from diverse cultures and lifestyles. GFG's platforms provide seamless and inspiring customer experiences from discovery to delivery, powered by art & science that is infused with unparalleled local knowledge. Our vision is to be the #1 fashion & lifestyle destination in LATAM, SEA and ANZ, and we are committed to doing this responsibly by being people and planet positive across everything we do.
THE TEAM
In 2019, GFG became a publicly listed company on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. It is proud to combine the best of the governance and transparency of a public company with the entrepreneurial and growth spirit of an exciting digital business operating in some of the world's most dynamic markets.
The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team is a core part of the Group Finance team, based in London. We focus on articulating and analysing the Group's business performance and future forecasts to the GFG Management and Supervisory Boards. We work closely with the FP&A teams based in Latin America, South East Asia and Australia, alongside the wider Group Finance, Tax and Treasury functions in London, Luxembourg and Germany.
As the Group matures, the Group FP&A function becomes ever more important in providing insight and analysis to support our fast growing business. As a result, we are looking for a Group FP&A Analyst to join the Group Finance team based in London on a fixed-term contract basis.
This role will report to the FP&A Reporting Manager. You will be working closely with the regional FP&A Teams, Group Reporting Team, Group CFO & Management Board.
SCOPE OF ROLE

• Detailed P&L, Cash Flow and Balance Sheet analysis, identifying business trends, risks and opportunities
• Provide analysis to support decision-making, including presenting economic outcomes and identifying the key value drivers, benefits, sensitivities and risks, accounting and cash implications.
• Preparing the Group's monthly and quarterly business review packs, for both the Management Board and the Supervisory Board. This includes, but is not limited to, the analysis of financial results, non-financial KPIs and explanation of variances versus budget, forecast and last year. This involves liaising with the regional FP&A teams to understand local business performance in order to provide detailed insight at a Group level
• Provide critique and challenge to regional data - from both a financial and operational perspective
• Build strong relationships with regional teams to open up communication and trust, and share best practice.
• Process improvement projects, driving the development of OneStream functionality for FP&A, working closely with the Senior Finance Systems Analyst for technical support
• Support in the preparation of external results announcements and presentations, working closely with the Financial Reporting team and Investor Relations.
• Play an active role in the development of the Finance strategy, working on key Finance projects and systems developments in our reporting tool OneStream.
• Ad hoc scenario/what if modelling

WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Qualified accountant with a record of success within a fast moving, forward thinking, multi-currency, listed company
• A low-ego intellect who can quickly get to the heart of an issue and is comfortable communicating it clearly to peers and to senior management
• Highly Analytical, able to draw conclusions from large data volumes at pace
• Attention to detail; some of the outputs are shared externally so accuracy is key
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal, to cut through complex issues
• Strong Excel skills with experience of a Global EPM tool (Onestream highly desirable)
• Flexible attitude and ability to cope well with the demands of a rapidly evolving company and varied workload
• A strong focus on delivery and the ability to own and implement the outcomes
• High level of initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to quickly build strong working relationships with regionally based teams.
• A friendly, curious and considerate team player who demonstrates a desire to learn and willingness to support the goals of the wider organisation

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• The unique opportunity to have a serious impact on a well-established player in the fashion ecommerce industry across LATAM, SEA and ANZ
• Valuable experience as the business navigates a dynamic and evolving market landscape
• Work closely with a diverse and talented global team across 11 countries

Apply today and join GFG in this exciting role shaping the face of fashion e-commerce!
Global Fashion Group embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
Apply today and join GFG in this exciting role shaping the face of fashion e-commerce!
Global Fashion Group embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
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