- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Lead
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 21, 2026
About Burberry
Burberry Limited, a quintessentially British luxury fashion house, is renowned for its innovative designs and commitment to quality. As part of the global luxury conglomerate, Burberry offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where creativity and excellence are at the forefront. The company is dedicated to fostering a culture that encourages diversity and sustainability, making it a leader in the luxury industry.
Burberry is hiring a Lead Inventory Accountant for its Inventory Centre of Excellence, combining technical accounting, team leadership and commercial insight. The role oversees inventory accounting and reporting, supports decisions across Finance, Retail and Supply Chain, and leads improvements across inventory-related processes.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Oversee inventory accounting activities, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls and compliance with accounting standards.
- Partner with Finance, Retail and Supply Chain stakeholders to provide financial insight and support decision-making.
- Deliver budgeting, forecasting and month-end reporting across multiple inventory-related workstreams.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and reporting to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Provide oversight across retail, supply chain, raw materials and inventory management activities.
Qualifications
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Proven experience leading or developing teams in a finance or accounting environment.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and the ability to interpret and communicate complex financial information.
- Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and building effective cross-functional working relationships.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, focused on delivering high-quality outcomes.
- Inventory accounting experience is advantageous; candidates with strong accounting and leadership experience from related areas are encouraged to apply.
Skills
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Leeds, England, UK.
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Culture
Burberry fosters a creative and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and sustainability. The company is committed to being a force for good, driving industry change and championing community engagement.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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