Finance Business Partner - Fashion Brand
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Permanent
- £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
Job Description:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a reputable global company that licenses world-renowned brands, based at their London office.
This role acts as a strategic Finance Business Partner to Commercial, E-commerce, Wholesale, Operations and Supply Chain teams. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will take ownership of channel P&Ls, drive financial modelling and cashflow reforecasting, and deliver clear commercial insight across DTC, E-commerce, Wholesale, and Clearance channels making it an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven finance professional looking to make a real impact within a fast-paced, trading-led environment.
To be eligible for this role, you must :be qualified or part-qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA), and have previous experience working within a fashion, lifestyle, or consumer brands business, and have the right to work in the UK
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
*Owning and managing full channel P&Ls across DTC, E-commerce, Wholesale, and Clearance
*Producing weekly and monthly performance reporting with variance analysis vs Budget, Forecast, and Prior Year
*Analysing revenue, gross margin, discounting, returns, fulfilment costs, and contribution by channel
*Building and maintaining robust financial models to support commercial decision-making
*Leading rolling cashflow reforecasting aligned to trading performance and stock movements
*Modelling scenario planning including promotional changes, clearance strategies, wholesale mix shifts, and margin sensitivity
*Partnering with Supply Chain and Merchandising to validate inventory reporting and support stock audits
*Monitoring stock ageing, provisions, risk exposure, and working capital optimisation
*Overseeing Opex vs Budget across Commercial and Operations functions, with clear accountability reporting
*Conducting cost verification reviews across fulfilment, logistics, marketing, and overheads
*Monitoring wholesale customer profitability, rebate structures, and debtor/credit risk exposure
*Supporting internal audit reviews across financial controls and inventory processes
*Liaising across Commercial, E-commerce, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance teams
*Translating financial performance into actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders
*Carrying out ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required
Person Specification:
*Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)
*Previous experience within the fashion, lifestyle, or consumer brands sector is essential
*Strong financial modelling capability with experience owning or supporting full P&L management
*Cashflow forecasting and working capital experience
*Strong Excel and financial systems proficiency
*Experience within retail, DTC, E-commerce, wholesale, or consumer goods environments
*Confident partnering with non-finance stakeholders and challenging assumptions constructively
*Desirable: experience with ERP systems and BI tools such as Power BI
*Desirable: exposure to inventory accounting, stock provisions, and internal controls
*Commercially driven, analytical, and detail-focused with a strategic mindset
*Proactive, resilient, and a strong cross-functional communicator
This role acts as a strategic Finance Business Partner to Commercial, E-commerce, Wholesale, Operations and Supply Chain teams. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will take ownership of channel P&Ls, drive financial modelling and cashflow reforecasting, and deliver clear commercial insight across DTC, E-commerce, Wholesale, and Clearance channels making it an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven finance professional looking to make a real impact within a fast-paced, trading-led environment.
To be eligible for this role, you must :be qualified or part-qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA), and have previous experience working within a fashion, lifestyle, or consumer brands business, and have the right to work in the UK
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
*Owning and managing full channel P&Ls across DTC, E-commerce, Wholesale, and Clearance
*Producing weekly and monthly performance reporting with variance analysis vs Budget, Forecast, and Prior Year
*Analysing revenue, gross margin, discounting, returns, fulfilment costs, and contribution by channel
*Building and maintaining robust financial models to support commercial decision-making
*Leading rolling cashflow reforecasting aligned to trading performance and stock movements
*Modelling scenario planning including promotional changes, clearance strategies, wholesale mix shifts, and margin sensitivity
*Partnering with Supply Chain and Merchandising to validate inventory reporting and support stock audits
*Monitoring stock ageing, provisions, risk exposure, and working capital optimisation
*Overseeing Opex vs Budget across Commercial and Operations functions, with clear accountability reporting
*Conducting cost verification reviews across fulfilment, logistics, marketing, and overheads
*Monitoring wholesale customer profitability, rebate structures, and debtor/credit risk exposure
*Supporting internal audit reviews across financial controls and inventory processes
*Liaising across Commercial, E-commerce, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance teams
*Translating financial performance into actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders
*Carrying out ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required
Person Specification:
*Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)
*Previous experience within the fashion, lifestyle, or consumer brands sector is essential
*Strong financial modelling capability with experience owning or supporting full P&L management
*Cashflow forecasting and working capital experience
*Strong Excel and financial systems proficiency
*Experience within retail, DTC, E-commerce, wholesale, or consumer goods environments
*Confident partnering with non-finance stakeholders and challenging assumptions constructively
*Desirable: experience with ERP systems and BI tools such as Power BI
*Desirable: exposure to inventory accounting, stock provisions, and internal controls
*Commercially driven, analytical, and detail-focused with a strategic mindset
*Proactive, resilient, and a strong cross-functional communicator
Job number 3581607
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Company Details:
TRP Recruitment Limited
Company size: 10–19 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
TRP Recruitment is a boutique recruitment consultancy that takes pride in placing “The Right People” in the right positions. We put our clients and ca...