Interim Finance Analyst (5 months)

Sales & BusinessFarfetch - Business ServicesHybridFull-timeposted 3w ago

Farfetch is a leading global marketplace for the luxury fashion industry, connecting customers in over 190 countries with items from more than 50 countries and over 1,400 of the world’s best brands and charming boutiques from around the world. Farfetch opens a world of luxury for endless expressions of style, delivering a truly unique shopping experience and access to the most extensive selection of luxury on a global marketplace.

FINANCE

The Finance team stands as a strategic pillar of our organization, enabling the delivery of our business and financial goals, ensuring robust financial controls and optimizing overall financial performance. Finance is responsible for managing capital, ensuring financial integrity, optimizing resource allocation, and delivering accurate reporting to drive sustainable growth and profitability.

LONDON

Our office is near Porto, in the north of Portugal, and is located in a vibrant business hub. It offers a dynamic and welcoming environment where our employees can connect and network with a large community of tech professionals.

ROLE

As a Finance Analyst for Business Services, you will gain hands-on experience across a broad range of core finance activities, supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and month-end reporting for Business Services overheads. Working alongside experienced finance professionals, you will contribute to the preparation of management accounts, perform variance analysis, assist with accruals and journal postings, and help deliver timely financial reports and presentations for senior management. You will build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support strategic financial initiatives and provide meaningful financial insights. This role offers exposure to real-world financial operations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, providing an excellent opportunity to develop your analytical, commercial, and business partnering skills while contributing to key business decisions.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Support the preparation of departmental budgets, forecasts, and month-end reporting
Assist with financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Perform month-end close activities, including journal postings, accruals, prepayments, and management reporting
Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts, including insightful financial commentary
Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management and cross-functional teams
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic financial initiatives and business decision-making
Continuously develop financial knowledge and skills through hands-on experience, collaboration, and mentorship

WHO YOU ARE

Recently completed a postgraduate degree in Management, Finance, Financial Analysis, or a related field.
AAT-qualified or part-qualified and actively working towards CIMA or ACCA (S)
Up to 1 year of relevant experience, such as internships or part-time roles in finance, management, or related fields
A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to take on new challenges
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders
Exceptional quantitative skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesise complex data and communicate insights effectively

REWARDS & BENEFITS

Health insurance for the whole family and other well-being resources
25 Days of Annual Leave (above the statutory) and additional Caring Days (2 days per year) and
Boomerang: sabbatical program after 5 years service
Training opportunities and free access to LinkedIn Learning
Flexible benefits program
Flexible working environment

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.

SCAM DISCLAIMER

It has come to our attention that there may be fraudulent activities involving individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent Farfetch in order to attract candidates to a SCAM. Please be aware that Farfetch does not conduct recruitment processes through messaging apps or any unofficial communication channels, other than our official careers website. Additionally, Farfetch will never ask candidates for any form of payment during the recruitment process.

As a 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.