Finance Business Partner - Fashion Brand

Posted 26 March 2026
Salary £60000 - £70000 per annum
LocationLondon
Job type Full Time
Discipline Head OfficeFinance
Reference5776_1774525139
Job FunctionPermanent

Job description


This is an exciting opportunity to join a reputable global company that licenses world-renowned brands, based at their London office.


This role acts as a strategic Finance Business Partner to Commercial, E-commerce, Wholesale, Operations and Supply Chain teams. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will take ownership of channel P&Ls, drive financial modelling and cashflow reforecasting, and deliver clear commercial insight across DTC, E-commerce, Wholesale, and Clearance channels making it an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven finance professional looking to make a real impact within a fast-paced, trading-led environment.


To be eligible for this role, you must :be qualified or part-qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA), and have previous experience working within a fashion, lifestyle, or consumer brands business, and have the right to work in the UK

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Owning and managing full channel P&Ls across DTC, E-commerce, Wholesale, and Clearance
  • Producing weekly and monthly performance reporting with variance analysis vs Budget, Forecast, and Prior Year
  • Analysing revenue, gross margin, discounting, returns, fulfilment costs, and contribution by channel
  • Building and maintaining robust financial models to support commercial decision-making
  • Leading rolling cashflow reforecasting aligned to trading performance and stock movements
  • Modelling scenario planning including promotional changes, clearance strategies, wholesale mix shifts, and margin sensitivity
  • Partnering with Supply Chain and Merchandising to validate inventory reporting and support stock audits
  • Monitoring stock ageing, provisions, risk exposure, and working capital optimisation
  • Overseeing Opex vs Budget across Commercial and Operations functions, with clear accountability reporting
  • Conducting cost verification reviews across fulfilment, logistics, marketing, and overheads
  • Monitoring wholesale customer profitability, rebate structures, and debtor/credit risk exposure
  • Supporting internal audit reviews across financial controls and inventory processes
  • Liaising across Commercial, E-commerce, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance teams
  • Translating financial performance into actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders
  • Carrying out ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required


Person Specification:

  • Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)
  • Previous experience within the fashion, lifestyle, or consumer brands sector is essential
  • Strong financial modelling capability with experience owning or supporting full P&L management
  • Cashflow forecasting and working capital experience
  • Strong Excel and financial systems proficiency
  • Experience within retail, DTC, E-commerce, wholesale, or consumer goods environments
  • Confident partnering with non-finance stakeholders and challenging assumptions constructively
  • Desirable: experience with ERP systems and BI tools such as Power BI
  • Desirable: exposure to inventory accounting, stock provisions, and internal controls
  • Commercially driven, analytical, and detail-focused with a strategic mindset
  • Proactive, resilient, and a strong cross-functional communicator