Financial Controller
Full-time | Permanent | Based in the London Head Office
Reporting to
Head of Financial Planning & Analysis
Purpose
The Financial Controller plays a vital role in supporting the Head of FP&A in managing the budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis functions for all ITX UK & ITX Retail Ireland companies.
You will be part of a strategic team focused on supporting the business through financial planning, performance analysis, and the generation of key insights to support decision-making. Your work will be essential in identifying opportunities, anticipating risks, and supporting business growth through a strong analytical and results-driven mindset.
Key Responsibilities
Budgeting
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Full involvement in the annual budgeting process, including the management and analysis of budget data submitted by Heads of Departments.
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Uploading and maintaining budget information within the SAP BPC budgeting system.
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Reviewing budgets against business objectives and identifying key variances.
Reporting
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Producing regular reports to inform senior management and budget owners about business performance against financial and operational targets.
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Supporting the continuous development and improvement of reporting tools and dashboards.
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Preparing ad hoc reports and analyses according to business needs.
Analysis & Forecasting
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Analyzing company performance, including monitoring key P&L lines, commercial performance, and business KPIs.
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Reviewing investment projects and feasibility studies for new store openings, relocations, and refurbishment projects across the UK & Irish business.
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Investigating variances against budget and liaising regularly with Heads of Departments to obtain relevant information and feedback.
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This includes reviewing real estate, logistics and other operational expenses to support strategic decision-making and capital allocation.
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Providing support to INDITEX Controllers regarding queries related to the performance of the UK & Irish business.
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Ensuring timely and accurate preparation of business analysis summaries for Headquarters.
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Supporting the preparation of regular and ad hoc financial forecasts for all companies.
Experience & Qualifications
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Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or equivalent.
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CIMA / ACCA / ACA partly or fully qualified is an advantage.
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Minimum of 1 year experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, preferably within retail, real estate, and multinational environments.
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Proven experience in real estate finance, retail expansion analysis, investment appraisal, and feasibility studies for store openings or refurbishment projects.
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Practical knowledge of SAP Real Estate systems, financial modelling and forecasting
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Experience conducting research on market trends and analysing macroeconomic impacts on business units.
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Experience partnering with multiple business functions and delivering high-quality insights to senior leadership.
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Previous experience working in multinational or large organizations.
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Skills & Competencies
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Fluent in English; a good level of Spanish is an advantage.
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Strong analytical skills with experience in data management and reporting.
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Advanced Excel skills with aptitude for systems and software such as SAP, SAP Real Estate, PowerPoint, and Keynote.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
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Team player with the ability to work independently.
