CHARLES & KEITH GROUP Hiring! Full Time Ecommerce Business Planning Manager in - Ricebowl

The E-commerce Business Planning Manager is responsible for structuring, consolidating and governing the E-commerce business from a financial and planning perspective.

This role owns the budgeting, financial forecasting and planning backbone of E-commerce, ensuring that numbers across markets, channels and functions are accurate, aligned and reliable. It provides stability, discipline and consistency, enabling informed decision-making and sustainable growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Own the annual and quarterly e-commerce budgeting process across markets and channels.
• Consolidate budget inputs and assumptions from regional and functional teams.
• Ensure alignment with Finance on targets, phasing and assumptions.

Financial Forecasting & Control

• Maintain and update the financial forecast (including Latest Estimate cycles) and track performance versus budget.
• Monitor variances and highlight material deviations and risks in a timely manner.
• Ensure financial models, assumptions and methodologies are consistent across markets and channels.

P&L Governance & Business Reviews

• Own the preparation and consolidation of monthly P&L reviews, ensuring numbers are accurate, complete and presented with clear commentary.
• Support the Head of Business Performance and ecommerce leadership in structuring and running business review forums (WBR, MBR, QBR).
• Act as the primary e-commerce liaison with Finance / FP&A, ensuring alignment on reporting standards and submission timelines.
• Own planning calendars, templates and submission processes across the ecommerce organisation.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of numbers used in business and leadership forums.

Business Coordination & Support

• Provide structured financial insights to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Work closely with Finance to ensure ecommerce P&L is accurately reflected in company-wide reporting.
• Support performance and leadership teams with validated financial views.
• Maintain documentation and version control of planning and financial models.

KPIs

• Accuracy and timeliness of budgets, forecasts and Latest Estimates.
• Variance control versus budget — quality of flagging and commentary.
• Quality and consistency of consolidated P&L numbers across markets.
• Smooth execution of planning cycles and business review preparation.
• Satisfaction of Finance and key business stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years in business planning, FP&A, commercial planning or related roles.
• Experience working in complex, multi-country retail or e-commerce environments.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, Latest Estimate cycles and financial consolidation.
• Proven experience preparing and supporting P&L reviews for senior leadership.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Experience with BI tools (Power BI or equivalent).
• Familiarity with ecommerce P&L structures and KPI frameworks.
• Experience working with or alongside Finance / FP&A teams in a structured planning environment.
• Highly structured, detail-oriented and reliable
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Comfortable working with complex data and tight deadlines
• Calm, pragmatic and solution-oriented
• Collaborative and service-minded; supports the business with discipline and clarity.