Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
- Posted 13 March 2024
- Salary £55000 - £70000 per annum
- LocationBracknell
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Accounting & Finance
- ReferenceJE/777125633_1710348941
- Contact NameJoanna Engel
Job description
Our Client seeks a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join their team of a permanent basis. The FP&A Manager is a newly created role due to expansion and will report into the Head of Finance. The key focus for the FP&A Manager is establishing/improving reporting processes and collaborating closely with stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious FP&A professional.
This is a 'hands-on' role which will require someone with drive and ambition to push through continuous improvement initiatives and be confident in presenting, explaining, and questioning financial information. The FP&A Manager would be a proactive individual who strives to improve process and strategy.
Duties of the FP&A Manager include:
- Develop and execute the company's financial planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning.
- Provide insights and recommendations to senior management based on financial analysis and market trends.
- Establish clear objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive excellence in financial analysis and reporting.
- Monitor and analyse financial performance against key performance indicators and benchmarks.
- Present regular reports to executive leadership, highlighting areas of opportunity and risk.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, sales, and other departments, to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, offering financial guidance on business initiatives.
- Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, and decision-making processes.
- Evaluate the financial impact of various strategic initiatives and recommend courses of action.
- Develop stress testing scenarios that are commensurate with the business, regulatory needs, and investors to determine capital and liquidity resilience.
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, reporting standards, and industry best practices.
- Work closely with regulatory bodies if needed.
Requirements for the FP&A Manager include:
- 4 - 5 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis
- Financial services sector experience is advantageous however not essential.
- Excellent analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
- In-depth knowledge of financial modelling, forecasting, and budgeting.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
Hybrid working