Overview
INTRODUCTION
At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.
We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.
JOB PURPOSE
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead development and pre-production budget planning, translating product strategies and activity plans into clear, aligned financial frameworks.
- Monitor spend across actuals, forecasts and commitments, identifying risks and recommending actions to maintain alignment with business priorities.
- Provide leadership with clear visibility of spending performance, trends and financial risks to support informed decision-making.
- Lead and develop the Product Operations team, ensuring consistent delivery across purchasing, vendor onboarding and invoice management.
- Oversee the accuracy and timeliness of purchase orders and invoice processing, minimising disruption to development activities.
- Establish clear standards, controls and priorities to drive accountability, consistency and continuous improvement.
- Maintain robust governance across development purchasing, ensuring compliance with approval processes and commercial standards.
- Oversee vendor onboarding and performance, ensuring alignment with agreed pricing structures and ways of working.
- Partner cross-functionally to resolve vendor and purchasing issues while maintaining strong supplier relationships and cost discipline.
- Ensure accurate tracking and visibility of development-related costs across Product Development, Design, Merchandising, Raw Materials and Engineering.
- Identify and challenge cost discrepancies, risks and inefficiencies, driving proactive resolution and improved cost control.
- Drive simplification and standardisation of processes, enhancing data quality, reporting and system-driven ways of working.
PERSONAL PROFILE
- Strong experience in operational control, finance partnering, programme management or business operations within a complex organisation.
- Clear understanding of budgeting, forecasting and cost control, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Experience working across product-based environments, with familiarity in Product Development, Raw Materials, Engineering or pre-production activities.
- Proven experience leading and developing teams, alongside strong stakeholder management skills to influence across functions and seniority levels.
- High attention to detail combined with a broader strategic perspective, with the ability to identify risks and drive improvements.
- Experience working with operational systems and reporting tools, including advanced Excel capability and exposure to PLM or similar platforms.
FOOTER
Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.
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