Management Accountant - Fixed Term

We are looking for a Management Accountant to join Finance & Procurement community at Harrods. You will be part of a high performing evolving team with a clear vision for the future.

This is a 12 month fixed term role for maternity cover.

About the Role

As a Management Accountant at Harrods, your role is pivotal in driving the financial performance and strategic decision-making within our organisation.

Reporting to the Finance Manager- Retail, you'll work alongside directors, department heads and finance professionals to ensure efficient financial reporting and variance analysis in alignment with our business objectives. You will be responsible for managing and maintaining multiple cost centres.

As a member of the Finance & Procurement community, you will also be expected to ensure robust financial control and reporting accuracy is upheld. In addition, you will look to continuously improve relevant processes and procedures to drive both efficiency and accuracy.

About You

You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with commercial expereince ideally with Big 4/top tier accounting firms. You'll have a analytical mindset, capable of dissecting complex financial data and deriving actionable insights that drive informed decisions. Along with this you will have exceptional verbal and written communication skills and can convey financial insights clearly and collaborate seamlessly with diverse teams and leaders.

You'll have a collaborative mindset that aligns seamlessly with Harrods' culture, emphasising teamwork, mutual respect, and shared success. You’ll have a high performing mindset with expereince of working in a high performing team.

Additionally, you will have:

• Excellent PC literacy: especially Excel (and preferably SAP/SAP S4Hana)
• Adaptability: You thrive in an ever-changing financial landscape, showcasing your adaptability and agility in responding to shifting circumstances and priorities.
• Meticulous Eye for Detail: Your commitment to precision ensures that financial reporting and analysis are accurate and reliable.
• Problem Solver: Proficient at identifying financial challenges, you proactively seek solutions to drive financial optimization.

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business. 

In return you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 22 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan.

Uniquely You

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods