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:
We are seeking a strategic Finance Analyst to analyze financial data and develop forecasts for Japan. This is a prestigious and highly visible role within Burberry, providing insightful financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting to drive strategic decision-making in collaboration with the Asia Pacific Finance team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Budget & Forecast: Prepare budgets and forecasts for Japan, including system uploads, reconciliation, and validation
- Financial Reporting: Prepare reports and analyze business performance; identify trends and areas for improvement
- Business Partner: Collaborate with Asia Pacific Finance and local teams across Japan to provide actionable insights
- Projects & Improvements: Participate in Asia Pacific finance projects and challenge current processes to improve efficiency, controls, and quality
- Accounting Collaboration: Ensure monthly accounts are accurate and complete with local accounting team
- Ad hoc Analysis: Respond to queries and analyses, prioritizing effectively to ensure timely delivery
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
- Native/ business-level Japanese & English
- 3 years+ of experience in management reporting and financial analysis, retail industry is preferred
- Strong analytical skills; ability to interpret complex data quickly
- Advanced Excel skills; experience building and managing complex models and large datasets
- Focus on continuous process improvement and driving efficiencies
- Detail-oriented, dedicated, enthusiastic, and self-motivated
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
