Burberry Senior Inventory Accountant

Burberry, a quintessential British luxury fashion house, is renowned for its innovation and craftsmanship since its inception in 1856. As part of a global conglomerate, Burberry offers an inspiring environment that fosters creativity and diversity, aiming to be a force for good in the world by driving sustainable luxury and industry change.

1. Support the Finance Manager in delivering shared-service activities, including GRIR, intercompany clearing, budgeting, forecasting, and project support.
2. Manage end-to-end inventory accounting processes, ensuring accurate reporting and analysis to inform business decisions.
3. Build strong relationships with Commercial Finance, Group Finance, Central Planning, IT, and Audit teams to ensure effective service delivery and support change initiatives.
4. Respond to a high volume of ad-hoc queries, assessing priorities and resolving issues with process owners.
5. Contribute to the design, documentation, and implementation of improved inventory processes, applying best-practice accounting concepts.
6. Support RTR and cross-functional teams during system enhancements or process developments, including occasional weekend or public-holiday work during half-year and year-end periods.

1. Recognized professional accounting qualification (ACA, CA, ACCA, or CIMA).

1. Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
2. Solid analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
3. Understanding of financial systems; SAP experience is advantageous.
4. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality outputs.
5. Collaborative mindset with a commitment to process improvement and strong internal controls.

Experience in inventory accounting and financial analysis within a luxury fashion or retail environment is preferred.

Recognized professional accounting qualification (ACA, CA, ACCA, or CIMA).

Burberry offers a competitive benefits package, including opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Burberry is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where creativity and innovation thrive. The company values precision, clarity, and collaboration, encouraging employees to contribute to sustainable luxury and community engagement.