FP&A Analyst - Group Shared Functions
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£45,800
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2422 (67% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £45,800, and Global Fashion Group is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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- Likely 2422 (Finance and investment analysts and advisers) · 67% match
- Likely 2421 (Chartered and certified accountants) · 26% match
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2422 Finance and investment analysts and advisers Most likely code | £33,400 | £36,700 | £41,200 | £45,800 |
2421 Chartered and certified accountants Also possible | £34,500 | £39,400 | £44,300 | £49,200 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Location: London – Hybrid
Salary: competitive + company benefits
About Global Fashion Group
Global Fashion Group (GFG) is the leading fashion and lifestyle destination in growth markets across LATAM, SEA and ANZ. From our people to our customers and partners, we exist to empower everyone to express their true selves through fashion. Our three e-commerce platforms – Dafiti (LATAM), ZALORA (SEA) and THE ICONIC (ANZ) – connect an assortment of international, local and own brands to over 800 million consumers from diverse cultures and lifestyles. GFG’s platforms provide seamless and inspiring customer experiences from discovery to delivery, powered by art & science that is infused with unparalleled local knowledge. As part of the Group’s vision to be the #1 online destination for fashion & lifestyle in growth markets, we are committed to doing this responsibly by being people and planet positive across everything we do.
THE TEAM
In 2019, GFG became a publicly listed company on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. It is proud to combine the best of the governance and transparency of a public company with the entrepreneurial and growth spirit of an exciting digital business operating in some of the world’s most dynamic markets.
The Group Shared Functions (GSF) Finance Team manages end-to-end finance operations for GFG's holding entities across the UK, Germany, Luxembourg, and Singapore. To establish robust cost business partnering, we are establishing a dedicated GSF FP&A role. This is an opportunity to shape how GSF FP&A works, not simply running existing processes. Alongside delivering accurate planning, reporting and business partnering, you will have the scope to challenge manual routines and use AI and automation to build better ways of working. We are looking for someone who spots opportunities, tests practical solutions and takes responsibility for the quality of the outcome. Based in London, you will report to the GSF Finance Manager and work closely with Group Finance, Group Treasury, Tech product owners, and the SEA Finance team.
SCOPE OF ROLE
This is a broadly scoped role spanning the full FP&A cycle for Group Shared Functions (GSF), from budgeting and forecasting to cost business partnering and performance reporting. Core responsibilities fall into four areas:
Planning & Forecasting
Salary: competitive + company benefits
About Global Fashion Group
Global Fashion Group (GFG) is the leading fashion and lifestyle destination in growth markets across LATAM, SEA and ANZ. From our people to our customers and partners, we exist to empower everyone to express their true selves through fashion. Our three e-commerce platforms – Dafiti (LATAM), ZALORA (SEA) and THE ICONIC (ANZ) – connect an assortment of international, local and own brands to over 800 million consumers from diverse cultures and lifestyles. GFG’s platforms provide seamless and inspiring customer experiences from discovery to delivery, powered by art & science that is infused with unparalleled local knowledge. As part of the Group’s vision to be the #1 online destination for fashion & lifestyle in growth markets, we are committed to doing this responsibly by being people and planet positive across everything we do.
THE TEAM
In 2019, GFG became a publicly listed company on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. It is proud to combine the best of the governance and transparency of a public company with the entrepreneurial and growth spirit of an exciting digital business operating in some of the world’s most dynamic markets.
The Group Shared Functions (GSF) Finance Team manages end-to-end finance operations for GFG's holding entities across the UK, Germany, Luxembourg, and Singapore. To establish robust cost business partnering, we are establishing a dedicated GSF FP&A role. This is an opportunity to shape how GSF FP&A works, not simply running existing processes. Alongside delivering accurate planning, reporting and business partnering, you will have the scope to challenge manual routines and use AI and automation to build better ways of working. We are looking for someone who spots opportunities, tests practical solutions and takes responsibility for the quality of the outcome. Based in London, you will report to the GSF Finance Manager and work closely with Group Finance, Group Treasury, Tech product owners, and the SEA Finance team.
SCOPE OF ROLE
This is a broadly scoped role spanning the full FP&A cycle for Group Shared Functions (GSF), from budgeting and forecasting to cost business partnering and performance reporting. Core responsibilities fall into four areas:
Planning & Forecasting
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- Cycle Ownership: Own and manage quarterly planning/forecast cycles and the annual budget for GSF holding entities in line with Group timelines
- Assumption Challenge: Coordinate the budget and in-year forecast processes, challenging assumptions, and highlighting risks and opportunities early
- Financial Planning: Help maintain high-quality financial projections and scenarios around the key drivers of GSF expenses
- MBR Preparation: Produce Monthly Business Review (MBR) packs including detailed P&L views, free cash flow and working capital commentary, and quarterly cost bridges
- Management Accounts: Prepare management accounts, variance queries, and improve management accounting reporting for GFG Singapore holding entity
- Results Explanation: Deliver GSF-level results explanations and commentary
- Active Partnering: Provide visibility of cost actuals vs budget to key business stakeholders and tech product owners, establishing active cost business partnering across Tech and Admin
- Treasury Collaboration: Deliver long-term payment/cash forecasts to Group Treasury
- Cross-functional Alignment: Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders across Finance, People & Culture, Corporate/Legal, and the SEA Finance team to align financial performance and operational reality
- AI-enabled process improvement: Identify and prioritise opportunities to improve forecasting, reporting and financial analysis using AI and automation. Take improvements from problem definition through testing and implementation, working with relevant teams where needed. Demonstrate their value through reduced manual effort, stronger controls or more useful decision support
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- Qualifications: Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Relevant Experience: Demonstrable experience owning or supporting management accounts, variance analysis, and budgeting/forecasting processes, preferably within an international, multi-currency corporate or shared services environment
- Analytical Capability: Highly analytical, able to draw conclusions from complex financial and cost datasets at pace
- Communication & Partnering: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; confident partnering with non-finance partners (such as tech product owners) to explain financial performance and cost structures
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail; accuracy in preparing performance packs and reports for Group Finance and senior leadership
- Adaptability: Flexible attitude and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, coping well with the demands of a varied workload spanning planning, forecasting, and reporting cycles
- Systems Competence: Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with EPM tools (SAP Business ByDesign, OneStream) is highly desirable
- Problem-solving: Able to break complex financial processes down into practical steps, decide where AI or automation can help, and recognise where hands-on analysis or specialist input is needed
- Broad exposure across the full FP&A cycle, budgeting, forecasting, cost business partnering, and performance reporting
- A dynamic working environment shaping the financial operations of a global e-commerce leader in growth markets
- Valuable experience as the business navigates a dynamic and evolving market landscape
- Work closely with a diverse and talented global team across 11 countries
Global Fashion Group embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Finance and investment analysts and advisers (SOC 2422) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~203k in sampleSOC 2422
- Middle half £36,296–68,744
- Median £49,816
- Going rate £45,800
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–41,200
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2422 going rate of £45,800. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.