We’re New Look and we’ve been at the forefront of British high-street fashion since 1969. Over the last 50 years, we’ve grown to be a multichannel brand offering on-trend, value-driven fashion for women, men and children of all genders.
Our passion is feel-good fashion at feel-good prices – and we truly believe that all starts with us. Our values inspire us every day: we play to win, we’re customer-obsessed and we work as one to give each and every one of our customers That New Look Feeling.
As a Finance Analyst at New Look you will support the Group Planning and Reporting Manager in the production of all Group reporting and analysis to guide business decision making. As part of the role you will ensure that the data New Look uses to make Group financial decisions is accurate – and that we have one version of the truth.
Accountabilities and Responsibilities – this is what you’ll be doing:
Prepare Groups weekly trading report for circulation to the Board.
Prepare Finance Weekly trade presentation and monitor weekly trade timetable.
Submit accurate and timely data to external parties (such as BRC/BDO/Kantar) and produce weekly comparative reports.
Assist in the preparation & distribution of Group monthly reports including Board Management Accounts, Cost Deck and Financial Update.
Collaborate with Financial Accounting team and the wider Finance team to ensure timely and efficient management of opening and closing of periods within SAP.
Assist in the Group Forecast process including preparation of files to support or be included in the forecast Board report.
Assist in the production of Group Inventory Analysis (monthly/forecast/budget).
Monitor, analyse and communicate competitor & market performance (e.g. BRC, trading updates).
Provide support and assistance to the Group Management Accountant & Project Manager.
Identify initiatives to increase efficiency and effectiveness of reporting requirements.
Ad hoc analysis to support senior finance team as well as other departments.
Ensure accuracy and consistency in reported numbers and communicating with Business Partners and Finance teams where required.
Act as Anaplan superuser, including Budget and Forecast rollovers, importing and reconciling actual data, and user administration as well as offering support to users when required.
Skills and Education:
Studying towards completion of a recognised accountancy qualification or looking to study.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Sound Microsoft systems knowledge.
Desire to be or already studying towards completion of a recognised accountancy
Previous experience of Business Objects / Business Intelligence systems advantageous.
Clear written and oral communication skills and ability to simplify complex issues.
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Why New Look?
The amazing people, the love for fashion- there are so many reasons to love working at New Look. We prioritise development, offering training to support your progression, so you can be at your absolute best and achieve your goals. You’ll also receive these amazing benefits, to name only a few:
Our colleagues balance their time between home and office – we believe this is the best way to maintain a flexible but collaborative and social way of working.
Apply now to find out more!