Company Description

Job Description

A&F Co. is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead our regional Finance team as well as to support the regional leadership team in delivering our strategies for sustainable & profitable growth. 

This job is field based with connection to our EMEA Regional Home Office in London, UK. 

What Will You Be Doing?

Financial Planning & Analysis

Develop and implement financial strategies in alignment with the Managing Director, global Finance team in line with company objectivesDrive the process to shape EMEA operating budget targets for all P&L sales, GM, and operating expenses, & report monthly on performance to budgetFinancial forecasting ana analysis for all channels sales, margin; set and manage regional inventory and Open to Buy targetsConnect the dots and leverage financial insights to identify opportunities & drive accountabilities eg. for  marketing effectiveness, channel performance, analyze promotional effectiveness & testing.Present financial summaries & insights at all levels of the organization to deliver insights as well as healthy challenge to the business teams.Real Estate fleet analytics by location that informs deals and renewals EMEA company inventory planning and forecasting, quarterly BOM analytics for operational compliance with the global companyCreate and develop modally of short term, mid-term and strategic horizon scenarios to underpin the strategic choices the EMEA region is prioritizing.

Financial Reporting

Lead financial process for corporate spending, including analysis of actual spending and projections for future spendingPresent to Managing Director and Finance Leadership demonstrating a strong understanding of actual results and monthly forecast updatesPartner with different areas of the business to assess and quantify risks and opportunities as the macro environment and company strategies changeMake value added recommendations to improve regional brand performance, rooted in data-driven analytics of the financials and operations of the regional organizationPrepare earnings release analysis on regional quarterly performance, explaining drivers of performance and variances in terms of sales, gross margin, operating expense, etc.Provide RE deal analytics that inform site selection, and also manage periodic financial performance reporting of four wall store profitabilityAssist with international statutory reportingPerform ad hoc analysis and special projects as needed

Cost management 

Collaborate with Managing Director and local Store Leadership on field expense management, especially payroll management, field structure optimization and UF SGAEvaluate financial impact of payroll changes (business case analysis) and work with Managing Director to approve necessary payroll updates within guidelines recommended by the GHOProvide recommendations on updates to complex models to accurately assign store payroll hoursTrack and manage all cost center management processes to ensure robust check and challenge as well as reliability and accuracy.

Marketing

Collaborate with Marketing and Digital department leads to create operating strategy and analytics driven reportingEvaluate financial impact of proposed marketing initiatives (business case analysis)Provide visibility to Marketing initiative measurement, and provide regional reporting in a flexible, sustainable and consistent manner

Leadership

Fostering a collaborative team-up approach to getting things done.Empowerment of your team as a coach and a leader, you will invest into building up your talent. 
 

What Do You Need To Bring?

Entrepreneurial mindset10+ years of experience in a corporate finance roleBachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or related field requiredA desire to learn & hunger for more! Master’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or related field a plusFP&A experience in a retail or consumer goods company preferredStrong English communication skillsSelf-starter and independentCreative approach to problem solving with a humble, team-oriented and optimistic attitudeAbility to think and react in a high-energy, fast-paced environmentAbility to collaborate with cross-functional business partners in non-hierarchical environment

Our Company 

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally-led, omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.  

Our Values 

Our corporate purpose of being here for you on the journey to being and becoming who you are, fuels our customer-led brands and our global associates. We lead with this purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work™ Certification, as well as being named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign. In addition to equitable compensation and benefit offerings, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, we offer a range of educational and engagement opportunities, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.  

What You'll Get

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward

Incentive bonus programAnnual companywide review processFlexible spending accountsMedical, dental, and vision insuranceLife and disability insuranceAssociate assistance programPaid parental and adoption leaveAccess to fertility and adoption benefits through CarrotAccess to mental health and wellness app, HeadspacePaid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your communityWork from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles & six work from anywhere weeks per year)Seven associate wellness half days per yearMerchandise discount on all of our brandsOpportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from withinAccess to multiple Associate Resource GroupsGlobal team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!

Additional Information

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER