Burberry Senior Manager, Finance Systems
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 25, 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 Manager, Finance Systems in London to lead finance systems operations and drive continuous improvement across SAP, BPC and related platforms.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Finance Systems team, setting clear priorities and fostering high performance
- Oversee the effective operation of consolidation, actuals, forecasting and budgeting systems to enable reliable financial reporting cycles
- Guide finance systems projects, regulatory developments, upgrades, testing and new platform implementations in partnership with Finance and IT
- Maintain strong financial data, access and control frameworks across SAP, BPC, Ariba, Cadency and relevant banking platforms
- Oversee period-end scheduling, reporting tools and dashboards, ensuring alignment with organisational and management-reporting needs
- Improve ways of working across the finance systems landscape, resolving data-feed issues and promoting consistent, controlled practices
- Partner closely with Commercial Procurement, IT, Digital Commerce Finance teams and the PMO
- Manage direct and indirect reports to optimise performance and oversee their professional development
Qualifications
- Professional accounting qualification such as CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent international qualification
- Practical experience working with SAP and BPC environments, including consolidation, reporting, period-end close and access management
- Experience supporting finance systems within an international listed organisation or similarly complex, regulated environment
- Strong communication skills with ability to explain technical subjects clearly and build trusted relationships
- Collaborative leadership style with ability to balance operational delivery, control requirements and improvement priorities
- Familiarity with Tableau, Ariba or Cadency is beneficial, though experience across every platform is not required
Skills
Experience
Practical experience working with SAP and BPC environments within an international listed organisation or similarly complex, regulated environment, demonstrating expertise in consolidation, reporting, period-end close and access management functions.
Education
Professional accounting qualification such as CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent international qualification required.
Workplace
The role is situated in London, England, UK.
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
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