ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Financial Analyst

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Summary
Innovative, uncompromising, romantic, provocative, upholding the power of emotion and the touch of the human hand: these are all elements that describe the fashion of the house of Alexander McQueen. The brand is synonymous with modern British couture, renowned for its strong identity and celebration of unbridled creativity. Integral to the McQueen culture is the juxtaposition between contrasting elements: femininity and masculinity, fragility and strength, tradition and modernity. Under the creative direction of Sarah Burton, the house produces critically acclaimed collections, driven by unparalleled vision and respect for craftsmanship. Burton was made Head of Design for womenswear in 2000 and was appointed Creative Director in 2010. The luxury brand was founded by Lee Alexander McQueen in 1992. Among the greatest fashion designers of his time, the legacy of his work lives on. 

Job Description

Your opportunity:
Alexander McQueen is currently seeking a Financial Analyst who will serve as a key business partner in forecasting, performance reporting, and expense management. This role will report directly to the Assistant Controller.

How you will contribute:

·  Prepare and analyze monthly reporting to business partners on financial results and actions required by analyzing the performance vs budget, forecast and last year. 
·  Assist in building the annual budget and bi-annual reforecasts with focus on store, G&A and Communications expenses.
·  Prepare monthly reconciliation of capital expenditures 
·  Manage month end closing with the accounting team to ensure all needed processes have been completed and properly reviewed before submission
·  Review balance sheet reconciliations and propose needed actions to be taken
·  Prepare Monthly Sales Reporting
·  Participate in planning with senior leadership on strategic deep dives by developing financial models and insights on topics
·  Communicate and collaborate closely with local management teams
·  Ad-hoc projects as needed

Your Skills & Experience:

·  Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting or Finance Required
·  3-5 years working experience
·  Experience in retail accounting a plus
·  SAP and Oracle (HFM & PBCS) experience a plus
·  Critical thinking, problem solving, and ability to work independently
·  Strong verbal and written communication skills/able to communicate effectively across all levels of organization
·  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
·  Eager to learn, dedicated, diligent, highly organized, and reliable
·  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
·  Ability to work a flexible schedule when necessary and longer hours during month-end closes
·  Can work autonomous and without direct supervision
·  Teamwork skills a must

Job Type
Regular

Start Date
2022-07-18

Schedule
Full time

Organization
Alexander McQ Trading