Finance Business Partner - Transport (Peterborough or London UK)

URBN UK Limited is part of the URBN Group, a global retailer, with its European Head Office located in London. Its retail offering in Europe takes the form of three brands.

With stores in more than 10 European countries and a strong e-commerce presence, we’re driven by the same core values as our customers, and we approach our work with a sense of community and purpose that sets our brands apart. We love what we do.

This position is responsible for leading a team of 3 (2 direct reports) in accurately tracking, analysing, and reporting on EU transportation costs (DTC deliveries + Retail freight) to ensure optimal decision-making across the EU Finance and Supply Chain functions.

The role can be based in either our London home office (Brick Lane), or Peterborough DC reporting into the Head of Supply Chain Finance and is the finance lead for the Transportation team.

• Lead a team of 2 Accountants and develop a strong, highly capable team who are self-motivated to improve all processes and outputs.
• Ownership of month end process, executed to a high degree of accuracy and timeliness (including management of invoice tracker process, postings, maintain accurate accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations).
• Report and communicate monthly performance & variance analysis in the context of operational KPI’s; articulated on the monthly review calls along with any R&O’s.
• Ownership of the Transportation Monthly forecasting, annual budgeting and LRP cycles.
• Partner Outbound & Inbound Logistics teams to optimise cost and improve speed to destination of all transportation movements, in line with brand strategy.
• Additional relationship management with various teams including Brands and AP.
• Drive continuous improvement agenda across financial processes; to improve speed, accuracy, and quality.

• A fully qualified individual, with relevant Accounting/Finance experience ideally within the retail/FMCG industry with previous commercial experience
• High degree of initiative and ownership, a motivated self-starter who is continually curious and thrives in a fast-paced and evolving environment where change is the norm.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with an ability to interpret data in various formats, and an excellent standard of verbal and written communication.
• Able to meet deadlines, working with pace and urgency. Can successfully balance multiple priorities, with a disciplined, logical, and practical approach to problem solving.
• Excellent skills in MS Office Suite, with heavy focus on Excel; knowledge of Oracle or Hyperion financial systems a plus.

• Opportunity to work for “fast paced fashion industry” with ambitious plans for growth across UK and Europe
• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday for all full-time employees
• Pension Scheme, Income Protection, Life Assurance & Private Health Care options (subject to qualifying periods)
• Generous in-store and online employee discount at all URBN Inc. brands - Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie and Free People
• Health and Wellness Discounts
• Working within our brand-new Head Office in London and Fulfilment Centre with amazing facilities as on-site restaurant, Gym & Roof Terrace
• Opportunities to grow with a progressive and creative company in Europe and USA

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URBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race, or disability. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.