Lead Accountant, Inventory

Job description

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 We are hiring a Lead Inventory Accountant to join Burberry's Inventory Centre of Excellence, a team at the heart of one of the business's most significant and strategically important cost areas. This role offers an opportunity to combine technical accounting expertise, people leadership and commercial insight while partnering with stakeholders across Finance, Retail and Supply Chain. Sitting within a collaborative and high-performing team, you will gain exposure to the full end-to-end inventory lifecycle and play a key role in supporting informed business decisions. At Burberry, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing broad business knowledge across a global luxury organisation. Responsibilities Lead, coach and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Oversee inventory accounting activities, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls and compliance with accounting standards. Partner with stakeholders across Finance, Retail and Supply Chain to provide financial insight and support decision-making. Deliver budgeting, forecasting and month-end reporting across multiple inventory-related workstreams. Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and reporting to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Provide oversight across key inventory areas including retail, supply chain, raw materials and inventory management activities. Personal Profile Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Proven experience leading or developing teams within a finance or accounting environment. Strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to interpret and communicate complex financial information. Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and building effective working relationships across functions. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes. Inventory accounting experience is advantageous; however, candidates with strong accounting and leadership experience from related areas are encouraged to apply. Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.