Financial Planning & Analyst in London - Robert Half

Financial Analyst - FP&A

Central London (Hybrid)
Global Luxury Retail Brand

A globally recognised luxury retail brand is seeking a high-calibre Financial Analyst - FP&A to join its London-based finance team.

This role is ideally suited to a newly qualified CIMA (via graduate scheme) or a Big 4 ACA (with retail/consumer audit exposure) looking to make their first move into industry within a prestigious, international retail environment.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager - FP&A, you will support the consolidation of global financial plans, deliver meaningful analysis to senior stakeholders, and play a key role in investment appraisal across an international store portfolio.

You will operate in a fast-paced, global environment with exposure to senior leadership and commercial decision-making.

• Support global consolidation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and rolling forecasts

• Review cash flow submissions from international finance teams to build robust global forecasts

• Prepare financial presentation packs for senior Group stakeholders

• Ensure timely and accurate system uploads of P&L and Balance Sheet forecasts

• Deliver monthly variable cost analysis to drive insight and inform decision-making

• Perform detailed cash flow analysis, identifying key drivers and supporting improvements in forecasting accuracy

• Oversee financial review of brand investment proposals, particularly store lease renewals

• Review and challenge submissions to ensure commercial robustness

• Support quarterly real estate meetings with financial materials

• Conduct ad hoc boutique analysis and impairment reviews

We are specifically targeting:

Newly qualified CIMA (graduate scheme trained)
OR
Newly qualified ACA from a Big 4 firm with retail/consumer audit exposure

You will bring:

• Strong technical accounting foundation

• Advanced Excel skills

• Solid understanding of P&L, Balance Sheet and cash flow mechanics

• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail

• Commercial curiosity and confidence to challenge

• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills

Prior exposure to retail, multi-site or luxury environments is highly desirable.

• Global luxury retail brand with strong heritage and international footprint

• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic investment decisions

• Clear progression pathway within FP&A

• Collaborative, commercially focused finance team

• Hybrid working model

This is an outstanding first move into industry for a technically strong accountant seeking broader commercial exposure within a premium retail environment.

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