Burberry Senior Finance Analyst

New York City New York USA

Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Senior
Compensation
$110,000–120,000/year
Posted
Oct 20, 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 seeks a Senior Finance Analyst in New York to manage financial planning and analysis for Americas Head Office OPEX and Other COGS, including payroll, headcount, inventory provision, duties, and transportation. The role delivers reporting, forecasts, gross margin analysis, and recommendations in partnership with cross-functional teams; expected base salary is $110,000–$120,000 per year at commencement, determined individually.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Own budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for Head Office OPEX and Other COGS.
  • Lead monthly reviews for assigned areas, investigate variances, and communicate key financial drivers, risks, and opportunities.
  • Partner with HR and functional stakeholders to manage headcount, payroll, and operating expenses.
  • Collaborate with Accounting, Supply Chain, Operations, and Central Finance to understand Other COGS and its impact on gross margin, including inventory provision, duties, and transportation.
  • Consolidate Gross Margin for the Americas across all channels and explain variances against prior year and plan.
  • Investigate financial discrepancies and business challenges, identify root causes, quantify impacts, drive issues through to resolution, and escalate material concerns as appropriate.
  • Identify and assess financial risks and opportunities, ensuring material impacts are reflected in forecasts and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
  • Deliver clear, timely, actionable financial insights to inform business decisions and improve financial outcomes.
  • Build positive cross-functional relationships, provide insights and decision support, and communicate findings and recommendations clearly.
  • Identify process improvements and use technology and/or partner with Central Finance teams to streamline tasks and improve efficiency.
  • Support the Finance Manager, Finance Director, and VP with recurring and ad hoc financial analysis.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
  • 3–5+ years of FP&A, Commercial Finance, or relevant financial analysis experience; retail, luxury, or consumer goods experience preferred.
  • Strong financial modeling, advanced Excel skills, and understanding of P&L management, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate issues independently and present clear conclusions and recommendations.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
  • High sense of ownership, accountability, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and escalate issues appropriately.
  • Experience with SAP, ERP, Oracle, or BPC preferred.
  • Exposure to OPEX, payroll, inventory provision, duties, transportation, or gross margin analysis is a plus.

Skills

Financial modeling Advanced Excel P&L management Budgeting Forecasting SAP ERP Oracle BPC Financial analysis

Experience

3–5+ years of FP&A, Commercial Finance, or relevant financial analysis experience; retail, luxury, or consumer goods experience preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.

Workplace

This position is based in New York City, New York, USA.

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Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 110,000 to USD 120,000 per annum.

Benefits

The total compensation package may include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short- and long-term incentive packages, and company-sponsored benefit programs.

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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Burberry Senior Finance Analyst

New York City, USA

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