We are looking for a Financial Planning and Performance Manager to join our Finance team here at Harrods. A unique opportunity to build processes, reporting and models from the ground up and develop new stakeholder relationships
About the Role
The Financial Planning and Performance Manager will own the preparation of weekly trading performance reporting for Harrods Retail Group, ensuring outputs are accurate, timely and provide clear insight into key drivers, risks and opportunities as well as play a leading role in the delivery of the annual budget process, building models, challenging assumptions and ensuring outputs are coherent, consistent and aligned to business drivers.
Job Responsibilities
About You
You are an emotionally intelligent and commercially minded finance professional with the interpersonal skills to build and sustain strong business relationships, providing both support and constructive challenge where needed.
You combine strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the agility to identify issues quickly and develop effective solutions. Digitally savvy and naturally curious, you are comfortable with financial modelling and enthusiastic about the opportunities presented by data, technology and AI. You thrive in environments where ambiguity exists and have the intellectual capacity to navigate organisations through periods of change and transformation.
As an ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified professional, you bring technical expertise alongside sound commercial judgement. Above all, you demonstrate integrity, transparency and honesty in every interaction, underpinned by a genuine passion for delivering successful outcomes and taking pride in your work
About Us
Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.
Our Promise to You
Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.
Uniquely You
Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply.
At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.
If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods
Additional Information:
Time Type:
Permanent
Department:
Finance Planning & Performance (Ryan O'Hare)
As many lives, generations, cultures and stories pass through our doors, our mission remains unchanged: to serve the needs and aspirations of our customers, to create new stories and bring moments of delight. Whomever they are and wherever they come from, our customers can always expect to be treated with grace, courtesy, and care. #TogetherHarrods
Open since 1834 by Charles Henry Harrod and now owned by Qatar Holding Authority, we are truly unique - a house of maisons, a modern atelier, a workshop of wonders, a convener, patron and celebrator of the world’s finest. Known around the world as one of the great luxury emporiums, we offer a transformative experience to customers who know that true value of exceptional goods and services lies beyond price. We are committed to excellence and artistry, inspired to reinvent and surprise, ensuring our position as a leader in the category.
Our people are our strength - their unique personalities and their desire to exceed expectations are what enables us to make the impossible possible for our customers.
Our customers are at the heart of our success. They’re the reason we exist, and we never forget it. And we’re always looking for new exceptional people who want to connect to them, to delight them and to become part of our story.
