We’re ASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers all around the world.
We exist to give our customers the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you’re free to be your true self without judgement, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.
But how are we showing up? We’re proud members of Inclusive Companies, are Disability Confident Committed and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and we placed 8th in the Inclusive Top 50 Companies Employer list.
Everyone needs some help showing up as their best self. Let our Talent team know if you need any adjustments throughout the process in whatever way works best for you.
Job Description
The Details
Our finance function operates at the heart of ASOS. Say goodbye to preconceptions of bean-counters and hello to a multi-functional, business facing department. Our finance team controls the cash within the business and also provides support to the business to help it make decisions to lead us to being a global online fashion destination.
What you'll be doing
* Business partnering with the Product team (Buying, Merchandising and Global Planning) and providing financial support for a number of business led projects.
* Monthly review of profitability by brand/department/product type with the business.
* Reviewing and challenging the company WSSI (intake, stock, sales and returns).
* Ownership of margin, intake, and stock from a commercial finance perspective working closely with the business to forecast and track accurately.
* Adding value to financial performance through developing and monitoring key performance indicators.
* Tracking and challenging the business on any tasks/initiatives owned by retail to support the business to deliver on profit targets
* Liaising with other Finance teams, to ensure a collaborative approach towards business planning and forecasting.
* Developing and supporting more junior members of the team
* Supporting our culture by championing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies.
Qualifications
About You
* An accounting qualification (preferably CIMA, ACCA or ACA).
* A proven ability to plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines.
* A strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
* Advanced skills in Excel.
* Strong attention to detail.
* A high standard of accuracy with financial and statistical data.
* An ability to organise own work and to take initiative.
* An ability to determine insightful observations from detail for management attention.
* Commercial awareness.
* Good communication/ interpersonal and influencing skills.
* Flexible and open to change.
* Pro-activeness.
Additional Information
BeneFITS’
* Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
* ASOS Develops (personal development opportunities across the business)
* Employee sample sales
* Access to a huge range of LinkedIn learning materials
* 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
* Discretionary bonus scheme
* Private medical care scheme
* Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits
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