Handle Recruitment
May 04, 2026
Full time
Handle Recruitment are delighted to partnering a leading Luxury Sportswear Brand in their search for a Financial Planning Analyst. Specialising in women's sportswear and equipment, this innovative and hugely inspirational international company are looking to add a hands on qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) to their London finance team to help lead and drive to business forward during a key period of growth. This is a pivotal position at the heart of a fast-growing, scaling ecommerce business. As part of the FP&A team - the strategic co-pilot to the organisation - you will drive financial planning, deliver meaningful insight, and partner with key stakeholders to influence decision-making. Joining during an exciting period of transformation, including ERP implementation and process improvement, you'll have a genuine opportunity to shape how finance operates at scale. What You'll Be Doing Lead and support budgeting and forecasting cycles across the business Build and enhance financial models, including scenario and sensitivity analysis Deliver monthly reporting, variance analysis, and clear, actionable insights Partner with Marketing and Commercial teams to track performance and spend Monitor costs against budget, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and visibility Analyse sales performance across UK, US, EU, and ROW markets Support month-end close and ensure integrity of financial data Drive continuous improvements in processes, reporting, and financial controls What We're Looking For 3-5+ years' experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or Business Partnering A candidate with retail / FMCG experience A qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA candidate Strong track record in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, with proven financial modelling capability A commercial mindset with the ability to translate data into insight Strong communication skills with confidence influencing non-finance stakeholders Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment Desirable: ERP experience (e.g. NetSuite) Ecommerce or retail background Understanding of key metrics such as CAC, ROAS, and LTV Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Looker, Tableau) or SQL This is more than a reporting role - it's a chance to step into a commercially impactful position where you'll influence decisions, shape processes, and play a key role in the growth of a high-performing, scaling global business. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.