Head of Financial, Planning

ARNE is a UK-based apparel and footwear brand based in Birchwood Park, near Warrington. We design and develop all our products in the UK, working with trusted manufacturing partners across both the near and far east.

All our products are available directly to customers through , offering a seamless online shopping experience. We're also proud to be stocked in Selfridges, both in-store and online, and we've recently opened our first permanent retail store at Liverpool ONE - a huge milestone for the brand.

Looking ahead, we have ambitious goals for the next decade, and the team firmly believes they're all achievable. From launching new product categories and expanding internationally to investing in paid media, CRM, and growing our retail presence — the next chapter for ARNE is shaping up to be an exciting one. And this is only the beginning

We've come a long way from starting out in Mum's bungalow back in 2018 to our all-new, fully bespoke HQ. This space will be our home for at least the next 5-10 years, and while it's not quite our style to shout too loudly, it's here that we plan to reach our goals, take ARNE global, and further establish ourselves as a truly iconic UK brand.

A successful Head of Financial, Planning & Analytics (FP&A) will:
Play a pivotal role in driving ARNE's financial performance and commercial success. You'll lead the strategic financial planning process, from annual budgeting to long-term forecasting, ensuring every financial decision supports growth, profitability, and operational excellence.

You will act as a key strategic business partner to Senior Leaders across Product, Merchandising, Marketing, and People, ensuring spend is financially viable. This role requires a leader who can balance big-picture strategy with hands-on analysis, influencing decisions across the organisation to achieve commercial goals.

You will impact ARNE's Strategy through:
Directly influencing ARNE's commercial direction. You'll ensure financial plans are realistic yet ambitious, decisions are grounded in data, and the company's long-term success is underpinned by robust financial management.

If you have a passion for the fashion industry and want to join us on our exciting journey please apply today

Requirements
Your day-to-day role and responsibilities include:
Strategic Financial Leadership.

• Lead the design and delivery of ARNE's annual budget, quarterly reforecasts, and long-term financial models, ensuring alignment with business strategy and growth objectives.
• Challenge and influence stakeholders to drive accountability and ensure commercial targets are achieved.

Performance Reporting & Insight.

• Oversee all trading, margin, and performance reporting (weekly, monthly, and quarterly), delivering actionable insights to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Present concise and impactful analysis to Senior Leadership, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support the Head of Finance and wider business with financial insight, ad hoc analysis, and board-level reporting.

Business Partnering.

• Serve as the Financial Partner for key business areas, Product, Merchandising, Marketing, and Operations, ensuring commercial decisions are grounded in sound financial rationale.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Paid Media, and CRM teams to accurately forecast spend, measure ROI, and optimise campaign performance.
• Partner with Merchandising to manage stockholding, stock ageing, and freight costs, maximising working capital efficiency.

Margin & Cost Management

• Lead detailed margin analysis by product, category, and channel — identifying leakage, optimising pricing, and informing promotional strategies.
• Support pricing and discounting decisions to ensure they drive both volume and profitability.
• Work cross-functionally to manage and reduce overheads while maintaining operational agility.

Strategic Projects & Investments

• Act as finance lead on major business initiatives, including international expansion, retail growth, and new market entry.
• Evaluate business cases for strategic projects, ensuring clear ROI and alignment with long-term objectives.
• Provide commercial insight on investment priorities and capital allocation.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a growing finance team, fostering a culture of excellence, curiosity, and accountability.
• Build capability within the team to enhance analytical rigour and business partnering skills.
• Champion cross-departmental collaboration and continuous improvement.

About You:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent), with significant post-qualified experience in commercial finance.
• Proven experience in a senior finance role within a fast-paced, consumer, retail, or eCommerce environment.
• Strong analytical and modelling skills, with the ability to translate data into meaningful business insight.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to challenge and influence at all levels.
• Highly commercial mindset, with a track record of improving profitability and driving strategic outcomes.
• Experienced people leader who thrives on developing talent and building high-performing teams.
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, growing business where agility, proactivity, and strategic thinking are key.

Benefits

• We are proud to be recognised as a Medium sized Sunday Times Best Place to Work for 2025
• 32 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays) + your Birthday off
• Holidays increasing up to 36 days with service
• Option to buy / sell holidays
• Generous staff discount
• Annual and quarterly bonus schemes based on company performance
• Private Healthcare including Dental & Optical Plans after probation
• Health Cash Plan from day one
• Life assurance paying 5x annual salary from day one
• Discounted marketplace with money off/cash back from 100's of places
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme