Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Posted 25 January 2021
Salary Up to £60000 per annum
Location
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accounting & Finance
ReferenceCMFPAM2501_1611578460
Contact NameCelia Matkins

Job description

Our client, a leading retail brand, are seeking an FP&A Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified with some post qualified experience with commercial accounting within industry. You must be immediately available or have a 1 month notice period to apply for this role.

Responsibilities

● To deliver the 'end to end' month end process for Site Labour and Overheads (Central, Brands and Marketing)
● Business Partnering the Central Heads for Overheads and Commercial Finance & Opps for Site Labour
● To own the 'query' element of post month end for Site Labour
● To build key relationships with the Payroll system Fourth
● To understand and track the Quarterly Bonus schedule and payment against accruals
● To understand and track the monthly risks and opportunities within your key P&L lines
● To own the month end balance sheet reconciliations for Overheads and Labour
● To own the P&L distribution process for Operations teams and Overheads
● To identify process improvements and implement solutions which support the delivery of better information and insight
● To drive improved processes and reporting
● To support with Budget submissions and Analysis

Requirements

* ACA/ACCA qualified
* Retail background strongly preferred
* Passionate, energetic, has drive and ambition
* Thrives in a fast-paced environment and produces quality outputs to tight deadlines
* Able to build strong collaborative relationships across the business and all levels
* Can demonstrate great business understanding, analytical and with a real eye for detail. Enjoys working in a hands-on environment and has a genuine interest in understanding the issues behind the numbers
* High level of initiative and self-motivation
* Strong intellect and excellent influencing skills. Confident in opinions and able to communicate in a convincing manner
* Strong leadership skills and able to coach team members
* Advanced Excel skills
* Fluent and lucid written style suitable for communication at highest levels
* Well-developed presentation and communication skills
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office required