About this role
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 Provide financial planning and analysis for Americas Head Office and Supply Chain OPEX, including payroll & headcount as well as Other Cost of Goods Sold (Other COGS) which includes inventory provisions, duties, and transportation. Deliver accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and actionable recommendations that support business decisions, improve financial performance, and strengthen cost management through effective cross-functional collaboration and business partnership.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Independently own budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for Head Office OPEX, Vineland OPEX, and Other COGS.
- Lead monthly reviews with key business partners for assigned areas, investigating variances and communicating key financial drivers, risks, and opportunities.
- Partner with and influence HR and functional stakeholders to manage headcount, payroll, and operating expenses.
- Collaborate with Accounting, Supply Chain, Operations, and Central Finance to understand Other COGS, and the impact on Americas gross margin.
- Consolidate gross margin for the Americas across all channels, providing a clear, decision-oriented story behind variances to last year and plans.
- Proactively investigate financial discrepancies and business challenges, identify root causes, quantify impacts, and drive issues through to resolution, escalating material concerns as appropriate.
- Anticipate, identify, and assess financial risks and opportunities, ensuring material impacts are reflected in forecasts and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
- Deliver clear, timely, and actionable financial insights that influence business decisions and improve financial outcomes.
- Build effective working relationships and drive alignment across functions, providing insights and decision support and communicate findings and recommendations clearly.
- Proactively identify and lead areas of process improvement and use technology and/or partner with Central Finance teams to streamline tasks and drive efficiencies.
- Support the Finance Manager and Finance VP with recurring and ad hoc financial analysis.
PERSONAL PROFILE
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
- 3–5+ years of FP&A, Commercial Finance, or relevant financial analysis experience; retail, luxury, or consumer goods experience preferred.
- Strong financial modeling, advanced Excel skills, and understanding of P&L management, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently investigate issues and present clear conclusions and recommendations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
- High sense of ownership, accountability, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, manage competing priorities, and escalate issues appropriately.
- Experience with SAP, ERP, Oracle, BPC preferred.
- Familiarity with AI-enabled analytics or automation tools, with the ability to evaluate and apply them responsibly to improve financial analysis, reporting, and process efficiency.
- Exposure to OPEX, payroll, inventory provision, duty, transportation, or gross margin analysis is a plus.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
- Accurate and timely delivery of monthly reporting, budgets, and forecasts.
- High-quality analysis that influences decisions and improves financial outcomes.
- Proactive identification and management of material risks and opportunities.
- Clear, actionable financial insights and effective resolution of complex issues.
- Strong ownership, accountability, and positive cross-functional partnerships.
- Continuous improvement in reporting, forecasting, and financial processes.
FOOTER Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience. Posting Notes: USA || New York (US-NY) || New York || FINANCE & OPERATIONS || COMMERCIAL FINANCE || n/a || Expected base salary for the role will generally be between $110,000.00 and $120,000.00 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and Company-sponsored benefit programs.
This position is at-will and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.