Director of Finance Business Partnering

Platforms

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Locations

London, UK

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Requirements

A qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) with considerable PQE in a commercial finance environment
Proven senior experience in P&L ownership and financial planning, at a global scale, within retail, technology or the e-Commerce industry is advantageous
Strong commercial acumen, with an ability to influence strategic business decisions, keeping the financial health of the business front of mind
A strategic mindset, with an ability to have a long-term vision with an eye on detail
You can self-motivate in a fast-paced and rapidly-changing environment with competing deadlines, driven to deliver results
A strong team player with the ability to interact and effectively communicate with those outside of Finance teams to deliver preferred outcomes
An authentic and empathetic people leader, with experience of building, leading and developing diverse and inclusive high performing teams
A thought leader, able to inspire thinking

Responsibilities

Partner with the multiple Executive stakeholders to set the financial guard rails and develop strategies to improve leverage on costs with a clear view of Tech, Operations and Business Services financial performance
Bring alignment of financial management across all elements of the Tech, Operations and Business Services Platforms, rationalising reporting and bringing focus to key financial KPIs across P&L, balance sheet and overall working capital
Support the FPS business unit Executive with CFO services ensuring full accountability of P&L, working capital and cashflow, setting and ensuring adherence to financial guard rails, supporting with investment decisions and service levels and costs for intercompany services
Lead a team to deliver analysis, insight and recommendations on the financial implications of business decisions, ensuring business performance reporting is delivering actionable insight in a timely and efficient way
Challenge the Farfetch Platforms and FPS business unit to deliver financial goals aligned with group operating and financial strategy through strategic business partnering, driving efficiencies in the cost base and working capital
Delivery of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting for the Farfetch Platforms and FPS business unit, translating the vision of the business into a long-term financial strategy and supporting the development of the strategy to drive the business
Work with the Group FP&A team to enable accurate Farfetch Platform cost allocations to the Group business units and as well as supporting on Group reporting to the Executive Committee and Board
Lead, engage and motivate a team, to deliver effective business partnering and stakeholder engagement ensuring performance is at a high level and our company values are reflected in how they perform their role

Farfetch exists for the love of fashion. We believe in empowering individuality. Our mission is to be the global technology platform for luxury fashion, connecting creators, curators and consumers.

We’re a diverse and global community made up of Farfetchers, our partners and our customers, which we believe is at the heart of our success. Everything we do is centred around our values - Be Human, Think Global, Be Revolutionary, Todos Juntos, Be Brilliant, Amaze Customers - which define our beliefs and our actions. We welcome differences and foster a consciously inclusive environment for everyone. We are Farfetch For All.

FINANCE

We’re a truly global team with a presence around the world. Our biggest teams are based in the UK and Portugal. Our team in Porto focuses on financial reporting and operations, while the team in London is made up of Financial Planning, Reporting, Commercial Finance, Corporate Finance, Tax, Transformation & Controls, and Group Treasury.

All of our teams play an instrumental role within the business, from developing best practice, delivering strategic projects and helping us to tell our story with data. All our teams work closely together to provide a support network for the business, ensuring the long-term success of Farfetch!

LONDON

Our London office is located in Old Street, London’s tech hub, and is home to a broad range of teams including Commercial, Marketing, and Product. Our open plan space is ideal for collaborative working and sharing ideas, or you can enjoy some quiet time in our dedicated library. We also have a large outdoor terrace which is the perfect spot to have a team lunch or host events.

THE ROLE

The FARFETCH Director of Finance Business Partnering - Platforms will partner directly with the Executives responsible for our Technology, Operations and Business Services Platforms along with the Farfetch Platform Solutions (FPS) business unit. Leading a team of finance business partners, you’ll create a world-class finance partnering function who are pivotal in turning insights into actions, driving business performance and profitability to continue one of the most exciting growth stories of recent years in luxury fashion.

This role will be accountable for setting the guardrails and holding the Platforms teams to account in order to drive the Platforms contribution to the Farfetch Strategy and their support of the core Farfetch business units. The role will ensure that our Technology, Operations and Business Services Platforms and Farfetch Platform Solutions (FPS) business unit operate with financial coherence and that the senior leaders and stakeholders are driving profitability and efficiency with a transparent view of how their platforms are performing.

The role will operate with gravitas, confidence, and credibility, providing both partnership and challenge to the business and leadership in order to maximise the financial performance of the Farfetch Platforms

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Partner with the multiple Executive stakeholders to set the financial guard rails and develop strategies to improve leverage on costs with a clear view of Tech, Operations and Business Services financial performance
Bring alignment of financial management across all elements of the Tech, Operations and Business Services Platforms, rationalising reporting and bringing focus to key financial KPIs across P&L, balance sheet and overall working capital
Support the FPS business unit Executive with CFO services ensuring full accountability of P&L, working capital and cashflow, setting and ensuring adherence to financial guard rails, supporting with investment decisions and service levels and costs for intercompany services
Lead a team to deliver analysis, insight and recommendations on the financial implications of business decisions, ensuring business performance reporting is delivering actionable insight in a timely and efficient way.
Challenge the Farfetch Platforms and FPS business unit to deliver financial goals aligned with group operating and financial strategy through strategic business partnering, driving efficiencies in the cost base and working capital.
Delivery of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting for the Farfetch Platforms and FPS business unit, translating the vision of the business into a long-term financial strategy and supporting the development of the strategy to drive the business.
Work with the Group FP&A team to enable accurate Farfetch Platform cost allocations to the Group business units and as well as supporting on Group reporting to the Executive Committee and Board
Lead, engage and motivate a team, to deliver effective business partnering and stakeholder engagement ensuring performance is at a high level and our company values are reflected in how they perform their role.

WHO YOU ARE

A qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) with considerable PQE in a commercial finance environment
Proven senior experience in P&L ownership and financial planning, at a global scale, within retail, technology or the e-Commerce industry is advantageous
Strong commercial acumen, with an ability to influence strategic business decisions, keeping the financial health of the business front of mind
A strategic mindset, with an ability to have a long-term vision with an eye on detail
You can self-motivate in a fast-paced and rapidly-changing environment with competing deadlines, driven to deliver results
A strong team player with the ability to interact and effectively communicate with those outside of Finance teams to deliver preferred outcomes
An authentic and empathetic people leader, with experience of building, leading and developing diverse and inclusive high performing teams
A thought leader, able to inspire thinking

5,001-10,000 employees

Website

Online luxury fashion retail platform

Company Overview

Farfetch's mission is to be the global platform for luxury fashion, connecting creators, curators and consumers.