Financial Control Manager recruitment
At TJX it's our unique customer offer that has made us the world's leading off-price retailer. Being a Fortune 250 company with more than 2,700 stores and nearly 160,000 Associates around the globe, success is always in style with us - especially as we continue to expand our off-price retail concepts of TK Maxx and Homsense across Europe.
At TJX Europe, choice is really important. Just as our Customers have around 10,000 new items to chose from every week, our exciting growth plans mean that we are always able to offer a wide variety of roles and opportunities whether in one of our stores, distribution centres or head office teams.
We also offer variety, challenge and career development, giving you the opportunity to grow and be part of our success. If you enjoy working within teams that prize the core values of respect, loving difference, approachability and working together to deliver results, then joining us could be the right career move for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsibilities include preparation and development of accurate and timely analysis/schedules for use by various departments covering a number of reporting areas - budgeting, forecasting, (monitoring and analysing), of Open-to-buy, Forward Buying and Inventory Positions
- Producing internal and external (US) reporting, analysis, budgeting and forecasting of Open-to-Buy, Forward Buying Status and Inventory positions on a weekly, monthly, quarterly basis
- Identify , investigate the underlying cause for variances to the plans/ targets and communicate with various departments and divisions to obtain information and resolve any issues
- Drive development, productivity and accuracy within the financial reporting outputs.
- Communicate margin impact and changes to various departments. Ensure the completeness and accuracy of reported financial information.
- Develop early warning indicators/matrix to protect target/plan expectations
- Assist with special projects and prepare adhoc requests as daily business requires
- Work in conjunction with divisional Buying Teams/ Merchandise teams to forecast/ validate the committed position, OTB targets and markdown at pan-European level
- Manage the Planning process to ensure the accurate and timely preparing of the seasonal informations and target seetings
Key Skills, Knowledge Experience
- 3+ years of related experience in retail environment
- Expertise with computers incl. data management/methods including stock ledgers. Knowledge of inventory flow procedures/systems. Understanding a fast moving trade business
- Advanced Excel and systems skills are a necessity
- Prior analytical experience is a must.
- Must be able to work on own initiative, and prioritise workload to meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills are essential, including a good telephone manner
- A flexible problem-solver, willing to take ownership of issues as they arise
- The ability to escalate issues and assist in resolving them
- The ability to multitask, prioritize and work in a fast paced environment
