Claire's needs no introduction. For over 35 years they have pushed the fashion boundaries to understand and connect with their customers in offering ahead-of-the-trend accessories and jewellery in a fun store environment.
Birmingham is home to their European Headquarters, a central hub for key decision-makers and the driving force behind Claire's success. The role of the European Store Labour Manager is a unique opportunity to join the Claire's team, providing the link between Store Operations, Senior Field Team, HR, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Accounting and Reporting teams.
The European Store Labour Manager will be expected to build, continually improve and enhance the Store Labour Model, delivering the budget across 1,200 stores in 15 different countries, so that optimal hours allocation is achieved across Europe. You will be responsible for providing the management with the financial analysis needed to control labour costs and achieve corporate, strategic and financial objectives to help others understand the commercial impact of their decisions.
Further requirements of the role will be:
Ownership of the store labour budget and related costs, providing regular financial projections based on identified risks and opportunities
Transparent reporting on store labour performance to all stakeholders using appropriate KPI's, with information targeted to the relevant audience
Provide financial clarity to senior stakeholders on the impact of store related decisions
Responsible for leading regular reviews with Senior Field teams to drive performance, identify risks and opportunities and ensure alignment with company objectives
Line management of a team, ensuring direct reports are achieving their work-related targets, providing effective leadership, coaching and objective setting
Who we're looking for
A standout opportunity, the European Store Labour Manager role would suit an applicant from either a commercial finance or FP&A background. To be considered past first-screening, you will be able to demonstrate:
A relevant accounting qualification (CIMA or ACA preferred)
Significant experience of delivering commercial understanding to support operational decisions
Recent experience in a Retail, FMCG or contracts environment
Proven experience of working with and influencing senior stakeholders
Excellent interpersonal skills to cope with pan-continent/cross-functional teams and cultures
Ability to articulate complicated analysis clearly and concisely to various audiences
Primarily based in Birmingham, the successful applicant will be required to travel to Europe on an occasional basis.
About the company
Claire's have one goal; to be the fashion authority in offering an eclectic mix of accessories and jewellery targeted to the lifestyle of kids, tweens, teens and young women around the world. Simpler. Faster. Better. Three words which encompass Claire's working philosophy. This role presents a rare opportunity for a finance professional to join a leading retail business and engage cross-functionally to add true value to the business.
