Our Head Office department is in the heart of Piccadilly and occupies the 5th & 6th floor of our beautiful flagship store. This central London location offers so much to explore including restaurants, bars, cultural sites, shopping and more, and only a short walk from the Green Park Tube Station and plenty of bus stops.

This role is part of the Commercial Finance function, with responsibility for supporting core FP&A reporting and other processes. The successful candidate will assist the Head of FP&A, in weekly/periodic reporting, during the forecasting/budgeting cycles and in cost management, review and analysis.

The role is well‑suited to someone analytically strong, highly proficient in Excel and comfortable with complexity.

Key Accountabilities:

Reporting

*       Prepare accurate and timely reporting for the business, including Buying and Merchandising (B&M) Weekly/Period Sales and Margin performance reports  

*       Ownership for updating channel cost packs on a periodic basis and during the forecast/ budget cycles  

*       Work closely with the Finance Manager and Financial Operations team, to maintain alignment in results from an accounting and commercial perspective 

*       Support the creation and consolidation of the Monthly Board Pack, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and high‑quality storytelling.

Forecasting

*       Support the Three-Year Plan, Budget & Half Two forecasting processes

*       Own the preparation and inputs for the planning cycles, working with the Commercial Finance and relevant stakeholders 

*       Maintain and develop planning models, ensuring they are accurate and consistent

*       Support the creation of summaries, presentations and analysis for the Director of Commercial Finance, CFO & Exec 

*       Contribute to continuous improvement of forecasting processes, tools and timelines, reducing manual effort and improving insight quality over time

Buying & Merchandising – Margin & Inventory

*       Partner with Buying & Merchandising to provide insight & analysis on Margin performance,

*       Partner with Merchandising to improve visibility of stock efficiency, sell through and markdown, with a view to reduce working capital, increase margin and reduce costs

*       Alongside the Head of FP&A, improve the efficiency and accuracy of weekly and periodic margin reporting.

*       Support in the scoping and implementation of systemised Margin, allowing self-service and reducing manual workload

Cost Management and Analysis

*       Take ownership of P&L by channel models and processes, increasing efficiency and reducing workload

*       Own the delivery and maintenance of cost trackers, including Capex Spend, Marketing, HO Costs and New Product Development

*       Liaise with relevant Business Partners to resolve queries and follow up actions, as advised by Head of FP&A/Commercial Finance Analyst

*       Deep dive into results, where required, to identify root causes and propose corrective actions

Tools, Systems, and Process Improvement

*       Use advanced Excel skills to build and refine models, trackers, and analytical tools.

*       Drive improvements in reporting automation, data integrity, and process efficiency (eg Power BI)

*       Use AI‑enabled tools responsibly to reduce manual workload and enhance analysis and insight

*       Collaborate with the wider business to enhance reporting capability

*       Regular communication with wider Commercial Finance team, to ensure necessary improvements are identified and implemented

Role Specific Criteria (Experience/Behaviours/Technical Ability)

*       ACCA, CIMA or ACA part-qualified or looking to begin study

*       Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

*       Ability to develop data platforms and commercial reports

*       Experience in retail desirable

*       Highest standards of accuracy and precision

*       Highly organised, with an ability to multi task at speed

*       Articulate with excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills

*       Ability to think creatively, highly-driven and self-motivated

*       Use of Business Intelligence platform, such as Power BI (desired)

*       Ability to manage objections and conflicts in an effective way (desired)

Why Work For Us:

• Competitive salary

• A generous store and restaurant discount of up to 40%

• 25 days holidays (excluded bank holidays) and an extra day off for your birthday

• A fantastic subsidised staff restaurant which uses Fortnum’s ingredients

• A range of opportunities to develop and grow personally and professionally

• Excellent pension scheme

We are committed to developing your career and nurturing your talent, regardless of age; disability; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; sex; sexual orientation. We respect and embrace each other's differences, to create a truly inclusive environment.

In the last year alone, our people have been recognised and celebrated, winning awards for their outstanding contributions to Retail, Technology, Global Hospitality & Tourism, Visual Merchandising & Display, Customer Service and Local Community Awards