Job Summary
Our client is seeking a strong FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) Manager to lead their financial forecasting, budgeting, and analysis efforts. In this vital role, you will drive insightful financial insights, support strategic decision-making, and ensure the company's financial health aligns with its growth objectives. Your expertise in financial planning, analysis skills, and proficiency with advanced tools will empower our leadership team to make informed, data-driven decisions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape financial strategies and contribute to the company's success in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Drive the budget, forecast and board pack as the head of FP&A
- Lead the preparation and presentation of detailed financial reports, with the ability to clearly articulate to key stakeholders the wins and losses.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data, analyze trends, and identify opportunities for cost optimization and revenue growth. Ability to business partner is key.
- Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, providing actionable recommendations for improvement.
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data through rigorous analysis and validation processes.
- Support the implementation of new IT systems or tools related to financial planning and reporting.
- Communicate complex financial information effectively across departments, ensuring clarity and understanding at all levels.
- Manage two direct reports (1 analyst, 1 business partner)
Experience
- Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, or a similar role, business partners making their move into FP&A will be considered .
- Strong proficiency in modelling and working with stakeholders
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis; familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint for presenting findings effectively.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly.
- Organizational skills that enable managing multiple priorities efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
- Knowledge of IT systems related to finance or enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms is a plus.
Further information will be shared about the client and the role/team/environment on successful applications.
Pay: £80,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
