FP&A Manager – Margin & Working Capital

FP&A Manager – Margin & Working Capital

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What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.  

What You’ll Get 

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best.

Let’s talk lifestyle: Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus. 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.  

Working with leadership and key stakeholders, the FP&A Manager is responsible for leading the financial planning and analysis activities across areas within Net Product Margin & Working Capital. This involves annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, cost analysis, and partnering with functional leaders to drive efficiency and achieve strategic objectives. A successful candidate will draw on knowledge of product margin and working capital dynamics within the retail industry.

This exciting position will see a suitable candidate working in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. This opportunity by its nature offers unique exposure to our high-energy commercial business, its operations, and its people. For the right candidate, this role offers the potential for significant personal development and a strong career pathway in the business. If this sounds like you, come join our amazing team!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain budgets and forecasts for areas within net product margin and working capital. This could include, but is not limited to, gross margin, markdowns, stock loss, freight & transport costs, inventory & trade payables. These areas will be covered by 2 managers with the split of work to be decided depending on each person’s experience
• Working within a GBS model, lead a team of analysts based in our Primark Mumbai office.
• Analyse trends, identify opportunities for optimisation, and track key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Partner with functional leaders to understand their financial performance, provide insights, and support decision-making.
• Prepare and present insightful reports and dashboards to senior leadership, highlighting costs, performance trends, and key business insights across functions
• Stay informed of industry trends and global macro insights to be able to anticipate risks and opportunities facing the business

Collaborate

• Prioritise key activities and drive delivery through collaboration across multiple teams in the business, both within and outside of the FP&A space.
• Build effective communication channels with business leaders and stakeholders.
• Work closely with the wider FP&A, commercial finance, strategic finance, central planning and supply chain teams to ensure alignment to group strategic priorities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and relevant stakeholders to assess business performance and provide direction on enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness.

• Qualified accountant with 5+ years post qualified experience in a commercial finance focused role
• Previous experience in the areas of product margin, supply chain and/or working capital in the retail industry
• High level of commercial and financial acumen with the ability to formulate and clearly communicate analysis, insight and recommendations for future strategies
• Has worked in a fast-paced finance team
• Action orientated with the ability to identify and drive opportunities for growth, working cross functionally, not just identifying a problem or solution but driving the change
• Strong work ethic and very comfortable working in an ‘unstructured’, consultative setting, with a focus on value creation

Technical & Behavioural Competencies

• Ability to partner with the business across all levels of the organisation, supporting the development of strategy, delivery and reporting of results.
• Strong communication skills.  Ability to structure and present a compelling story, bringing stakeholders on the ‘journey’.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with the ability to quickly assimilate information, assess options and communicate these clearly.
• Ability to see the bigger picture in the context of business growth, ensuring that all activities are commercially orientated first and foremost.
• Strong organisational, planning and delegation skills and ability to manage multiple deliverables within deadlines.
• Self-motivated with the ability to be comfortable in an agile role.
• Is a clear strategic thinker and very comfortable working in this setting.
• Ability to formulate own opinions through financial analysis and multiple source insights which supports decision making and drives outcomes.
• Influences and empowers others to think creatively ensuring that processes are designed to optimise efficiency and value

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.  

About Primark 

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.  

If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist. 

All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss. 

Req ID: JR-10756

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