FP&A Manager

An instantly recognisable Consumer business who are experiencing incredible growth, are currently recruiting for a high performing FP&A Manager, who is hungry to progress through to the next level.

The position is a key player in the delivery and execution of FP&A activities including strategic planning, annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, standard business performance reporting and other business support & analysis activities to support the businesses reporting requirements.

Some of the deliverables of the successful FP&A Manager:

• Support the preparation of the Group’s monthly financial reports. This is the compilation of detailed analysis packs for senior management, a formal Board report including scorecards and the production of Board presentations for the CFO. The process involves liaison and coordination with the business units across the Group.
• Timely preparation of a review notes pack for the senior management on an ongoing basis. This includes a critical review, analysis and summary of the business units’ operating results, flagging issues risks and opportunities for consideration and adding value with insights.
• External Announcements – provide financial analysis to support the preparation of quarterly results announcements and investor briefings, contributing to and reviewing the financial accuracy of other external communications as required. Provide financial analysis and insights into the Group’s financial performance to assist in management in its response.
• Develop and manage analytical tools, reports and models to ensure accuracy, clarity, simplicity and relevance to support executive decision making. Review group reporting metrics to ensure clarity of definition, relevance and consistency.
• Budget and long-term planning – support the preparation and coordination of the annual planning cycle, working closely with corporate finance, business units and the tax and treasury functions. This includes process development and execution and the delivery of outputs to the Board (papers, presentations).
• Forecasting – presenting, preparing and analysing quarterly forecast updates to leadership. Consider and present implications compared to previous expectations.
• Strategy – provide support to strategy team in understanding key business drivers and latest financial results.

Experience & qualifications of the successful FP&A Manager:

• ACA/CIMA/ACCA Qualified
• Strong analytical skills and an ability to clearly present insights to Exec
• Great interpersonal skills and able to build relationships with ease