Senior Finance Analyst

UK London, United Kingdom
Farfetch - Finance – Commercial Finance /
Full-time /
Hybrid
Farfetch is a leading global marketplace for the luxury fashion industry. The Farfetch Marketplace connects customers in over 190 countries and territories with items from more than 50 countries and over 1,400 of the world’s best brands, boutiques, and department stores, delivering a truly unique shopping experience and access to the most extensive selection of luxury on a global marketplace. 

FINANCE 

We're a diverse team who partners and supports the business to enable delivery against our strategic and financial goals. All of our functions have an instrumental role within Farfetch to drive forward a financially sustainable business, ensuring we set the guardrails for financial control and enable financial performance.

LONDON

Our London office is located in Old Street, London’s tech hub, and is home to a wide range of teams. Our open space is ideal for collaborative work and sharing ideas. We also have a large outdoor terrace, which is the perfect spot to have a team lunch or host events.


ROLE

As a Senior Financial Analyst in the Finance Business Partnering team, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial transformation and supporting the marketing and  growth teams to drive growth and profitability. You will also be responsible for managing the marketing costs and expenses, working closely with the accounting team and the Financial Planning teams in order to provide insights during month-end closing processes and financial planning cycles. Your expertise and insights will be instrumental in identifying areas for improvement, optimising processes, and implementing best practices to position the business for long-term success. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact and contribute to the company's revitalization efforts. This dynamic and challenging environment involves interaction with different regions and time zones, allowing you to showcase your analytical skills, strategic thinking, and ability to drive meaningful change.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

    • Develop and maintain financial models, budgets, and forecasts to support quarterly, annual, and long-term strategic planning, and perform variance analysis, identifying and investigating deviations from plans, and proposing corrective actions;
    • Conduct in-depth analysis, modelling, and forecasting to support strategic decision-making processes;
    • Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports, dashboards, and presentations to senior leadership and cross-functional teams;
    • Act as a trusted advisor, partnering with cross-functional teams to understand their business objectives and provide financial guidance - Identify opportunities for cost optimization, process improvements, and revenue growth initiatives;
    • Collaborate with the relevant teams including accounting to ensure data integrity and alignment with financial reporting standards;
    • Identify and implement process improvements and participate in existing reporting enhancements with the mindset of continuous improvement.

WHO YOU ARE

    • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
    • Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial analysis, business partnering, or related roles
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesise complex data and communicate insights effectively
    • Proficiency in financial modelling, data analysis, and visualisation tools (e.g., Google Suite, Excel, PowerPoint, Looker, SQL)
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders
    • Previous experience in partnering with Marketing Performance and Growth teams is preferred
    • MBA, CPA, or CFA is a plus
    • Fluent in English

REWARDS & BENEFITS

    • Health insurance for the whole family, flexible working environment and well-being support and tools 
    • Extra days off, sabbatical program and days for you to give back for the community 
    • Training opportunities and free access to Udemy 
    • Flexible benefits program

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

    • FARFETCH is committed to being an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is celebrated. We make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.