Finance Analyst

**Lovisa Life**:
We are a fashion-forward jewellery brand that caters to anyone and everyone, with over 150 new styles being delivered to stores each week. Lovisa was established in Australia April 2010 and has quickly grown to be one of the world’s leading fast fashion jewellery retailers. We continue our focus on expanding our store network globally, with over 1000+ stores across 50 markets. Join a high growth international retailer, publicly listed on the ASX.

**Diversity and Inclusion**:

- We believe in supporting diverse cultures and harnessing the unique knowledge and experience of our team. We celebrate our global presence, by supporting our culturally diverse team around the world._

**Your Opportunity**:
Responsible for providing effective and accurate analytical support to the Global store teams by producing monthly operational targets, detailed variance analysis and ad-hoc reporting as required.
- Finance Business Partner to a Commercial Sales regional business leader
- A leader in process improvement of financial and operational reporting across the business
- Preparing and distributing weekly reporting to the business (Wage variation, Productivity reporting, Rotational involvement in the Daily and Weekly Operational Reporting)
- Preparing and distributing monthly reporting to the business including: (o Sales and Wage targets, Board Metrics reporting & key KPI’s, Store Manager bonus reporting, stocktake hours
- Upload monthly sales and weekly wages targets into BI reporting tool.
- Month end responsibilities: (Participate in the monthly CODB analysis, partnering and providing insight and analysis. Prepare monthly store sales, wages and admin expenses forecast to be reviewed by Retail Finance Lead. Upload monthly sales into Lease Eagle. Prepare and distribute monthly Store Contribution & MAT reporting to the business. Maintain all store specific Smartview queries for month-end analysis & variance reporting)
- Prepare and distribute quarterly Regional, State and Country Manager bonus reporting
- Prepare store set-up/pack-down hours in accordance with store roll-out schedule
- Prepare SALE set-up/pack-down hour models in accordance with Retail calendar
- Maintain base hours and trading hours worksheets
- Code store specific invoices and update register
- Assisting in building reports and key Sales KPI dashboards

**We are looking for the below skillset and experience**:

- A relevant Finance Degree and be part way through or have completed CA/CPA (highly regarded)
- Previous experience as a Finance / Business Analyst in the Fashion retail industry (would be beneficial)
- Advanced Excel skills
- Proficient IT Platform user who can demonstrate implementation of IT efficiencies
- The ability to respond to and prioritise competing and often urgent requests in a calm and efficient manner while also maintaining high work standards and accuracy
- A sound understanding of accounting and financial principles
- Demonstrated understanding of Customer experience and ability to build productive relationships with both internal and external Customers
- Proven ability to plan, organise and deliver results on time in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail and strong analytical skills essential
- Proven ability to take initiative, solve problems and be resourceful
- Proven ability to thrive in a busy, hands-on environment and maintain a positive, can do attitude
- Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated working both independently & in a team environment

**Our Benefits and Perks**:

- Enjoy these perks when you join Lovisa_
- Join a global business offering endless career opportunities
- Supportive diverse and inclusive team environment
- Strong culture - we truly harness our 10+1 culture commitments
- Paid Birthday Leave
- Generous 50% discount off Lovisa products
- Free gym membership
- Attractive Referral Rewards Incentive Program
- Modern HQ with a fully stocked kitchen on Glenferrie Road
- Monthly social event
- Personal Development Succession Plans