Commercial Finance Analyst

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 Commercial Finance Analyst in the Business Partnering team, you’ll develop and deliver insightful financial analysis, aligned with the business drivers, providing actionable insights for decision making. Harnessing the power of data and visualisation to better present information and drive better business decision making. Objectively challenging commercial and operational stakeholders, using data and analysis to drive key decisions. You’ll be a catalyst for business growth, by understanding the business strategy and analysing commercial opportunities. Your expertise will be instrumental in identifying areas for improvement, optimising processes, and implementing best practices to position the business for long-term success.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Provide business partnering support to our Global Private Client, Fashion Concierge, Categories and E-Concessions teams.
• 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 financial analysis, modelling, and forecasting to identify risks and opportunities impacting the business, supporting strategic decision-making.
• Act as a trusted advisor, partnering with cross-functional teams to understand their business objectives and provide financial guidance – identifying opportunities for cost optimization, process improvements, and revenue growth initiatives.
• Actively pursue opportunities to streamline processes and enhance existing reporting with the mindset of continuous improvement for increased efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis and reporting as required by our stakeholders or the Finance Business Partnering Manager to support informed decision-making.

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional qualification CIMA (preferred), ACA, ACCA, MBA is a plus.
• 2+ years of experience in financial analysis or related roles.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to simplify complex issues.
• Proficiency in financial modelling, data analysis, and visualisation tools (Excel, Looker, SQL, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Flexible, proactive attitude with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Strong analytical mindset with a strategic focus, aligning financial data with business goals.
• Results-oriented, deadline-driven, with an emphasis on accuracy and quality.
• Able to prioritise effectively and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, able to provide insights to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Curious and creative, willing to challenge existing processes and drive improvement.
• Proactive self-starter with a focus on continuous improvement, yet a strong team player.

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.

You will have the chance to make a significant impact as our dynamic and challenging environment will allow you to showcase your analytical skills, strategic thinking, and ability to drive meaningful change.

Initially a fixed-term contract, with the potential to transition to a permanent position based on performance.

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