Description
We are looking for a Planning & Forecasting Senior Analyst with strong analytical skills and finance acumen to deliver the full monthly and annual planning and forecasting cycle for markets within the Planning & Forecasting Hub.
Success in the role requires the ability to think critically, constructively challenge and influence key stakeholders. You will be instrumental in guiding progress to our ambition by generating high-quality, efficient, globally aligned forecasts, plans and analysis that give management confidence, support decision-making and feed shareholder communication, while proactively identifying opportunities and highlighting risks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver the P&F promise to drive financial Plan commitments, ensuring reliability of forecast to support market guidance and smart resource allocation
- Report on P&L and Flash Sales performance commentaries and Price-Volume analysis, explaining variances to Plan, Last Year and forecast
- Own the market forecast update, including new product launches, consolidate Risks & Opportunities, and prepare presentations for management review
- Manage annual Plan activities, including managing the plan calendar and coordinating submissions and sign-offs
- Respond to ad-hoc business requests
- Partner with embedded teams to reflect a realistic and ambitious outlook, with potential swings clearly articulated
- Provide insightful intelligence on business performance drivers, anticipate risks and propose interventions to meet targets
- Simplify how we work and drive globally aligned ways of working
- Build healthy, trustworthy relationships and role model a ONE Finance mindset
Basic Qualifications / Experience:
- Experience of running a full planning and forecasting cycle
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn data into clear, concise commentary for senior stakeholders
- 5-10 years of experience
- Understanding of digital, AI, automation and financial systems and processes
- University degree in Finance or Business (or equivalent)
- Ability to connect with and influence business stakeholders
- Professional accountancy qualification or equivalent experience