FP&A Analyst - Group Shared Functions

Location: London – HybridSalary: competitive + company benefitsAbout Global Fashion GroupGlobal Fashion Group (GFG) is the leading fashion and lifestyle destination in growth markets across LATAM, SEA and ANZ.

From our people to our customers and partners, we exist to empower everyone to express their true selves through fashion. Our three e-commerce platforms – Dafiti (LATAM), ZALORA (SEA) and THE ICONIC (ANZ) – connect an assortment of international, local and own brands to over 800 million consumers from diverse cultures and lifestyles. GFG’s platforms provide seamless and inspiring customer experiences from discovery to delivery, powered by art & science that is infused with unparalleled local knowledge. As part of the Group’s vision to be the #1 online destination for fashion & lifestyle in growth markets, we are committed to doing this responsibly by being people and planet positive across everything we do.THE TEAMIn 2019, GFG became a publicly listed company on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. It is proud to combine the best of the governance and transparency of a public company with the entrepreneurial and growth spirit of an exciting digital business operating in some of the world’s most dynamic markets.The Group Shared Functions (GSF) Finance Team manages end-to-end finance operations for GFG's holding entities across the UK, Germany, Luxembourg, and Singapore. To establish robust cost business partnering, we are establishing a dedicated GSF FP&A role. This is an opportunity to shape how GSF FP&A works, not simply running existing processes. Alongside delivering accurate planning, reporting and business partnering, you will have the scope to challenge manual routines and use AI and automation to build better ways of working. We are looking for someone who spots opportunities, tests practical solutions and takes responsibility for the quality of the outcome. Based in London, you will report to the GSF Finance Manager and work closely with Group Finance, Group Treasury, Tech product owners, and the SEA Finance team.SCOPE OF ROLEThis is a broadly scoped role spanning the full FP&A cycle for Group Shared Functions (GSF), from budgeting and forecasting to cost business partnering and performance reporting. Core responsibilities fall into four areas:Planning & ForecastingCycle Ownership: Own and manage quarterly planning/forecast cycles and the annual budget for GSF holding entities in line with Group timelinesAssumption Challenge: Coordinate the budget and in-year forecast processes, challenging assumptions, and highlighting risks and opportunities earlyFinancial Planning: Help maintain high-quality financial projections and scenarios around the key drivers of GSF expensesPerformance Reporting & AnalysisMBR Preparation: Produce Monthly Business Review (MBR) packs including detailed P&L views, free cash flow and working capital commentary, and quarterly cost bridgesManagement Accounts: Prepare management accounts, variance queries, and improve management accounting reporting for GFG Singapore holding entityResults Explanation: Deliver GSF-level results explanations and commentaryCost Business Partnering & Stakeholder CollaborationActive Partnering: Provide visibility of cost actuals vs budget to key business stakeholders and tech product owners, establishing active cost business partnering across Tech and AdminTreasury Collaboration: Deliver long-term payment/cash forecasts to Group TreasuryCross-functional Alignment: Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders across Finance, People & Culture, Corporate/Legal, and the SEA Finance team to align financial performance and operational realitySystems, Process Improvement & Innovation and ProjectsAI-enabled process improvement: Identify and prioritise opportunities to improve forecasting, reporting and financial analysis using AI and automation. Take improvements from problem definition through testing and implementation, working with relevant teams where needed. Demonstrate their value through reduced manual effort, stronger controls or more useful decision supportVerification and accountability: Bring a critical eye and professional judgment to AI-assisted tasks. While leveraging automation, you'll stay hands-on with validating source data, assumptions, and calculations-keeping documentation clear, safeguarding sensitive data, and owning the final financial outputIntercompany Optimisation Project: Lead key finance project initiatives, including reviewing and streamlining the Group's Intercompany (IC) loan framework, updating loan agreements, automating interest tracking, and optimising physical cash settlement flows between GSF and regional entitiesWhat Will You Bring To The Team

Qualifications

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Relevant Experience: Demonstrable experience owning or supporting management accounts, variance analysis, and budgeting/forecasting processes, preferably within an international, multi-currency corporate or shared services environmentAnalytical Capability: Highly analytical, able to draw conclusions from complex financial and cost datasets at paceCommunication & Partnering: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; confident partnering with non-finance partners (such as tech product owners) to explain financial performance and cost structuresAttention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail; accuracy in preparing performance packs and reports for Group Finance and senior leadershipAdaptability: Flexible attitude and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, coping well with the demands of a varied workload spanning planning, forecasting, and reporting cyclesSystems Competence: Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with EPM tools (SAP Business ByDesign, OneStream) is highly desirableProblem-solving: Able to break complex financial processes down into practical steps, decide where AI or automation can help, and recognise where hands-on analysis or specialist input is neededContinuous learning: Willing to test new approaches, learn from unsuccessful experiments and change established habits when a better method is demonstratedWhat We OfferBroad exposure across the full FP&A cycle, budgeting, forecasting, cost business partnering, and performance reportingA dynamic working environment shaping the financial operations of a global e-commerce leader in growth marketsValuable experience as the business navigates a dynamic and evolving market landscapeWork closely with a diverse and talented global team across 11 countries Apply today and join GFG in this exciting role shaping the face of fashion e-commerce!Global Fashion Group embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.