FP&A Manager

FP&A Manager

Based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, our client is a well-known and growing company looking for a Qualified Accountant to join their team as FP&A Manager

This job would suit a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with the ability to provide support to the business covering all aspects of reporting, planning, forecasting and budgeting as well as providing insight and analysis on results to ensure the business exceeds its budget targets. The candidate will provide insight on current business performance which will support strategic and tactical decision making processes throughout the business.

This dynamic and progressive business has an enviable track record of success and is a leading employer of choice in the area offering development and progression to their employees.

The successful individual will be a qualified Accountant with a strong academic record and a proven track record of success and be able to support upskill and cross-skill of all team members. Developed influencing skills and the ability to challenge team members within the finance community and with stakeholders across the business providing clear, concise insight and recommendations. Experience in developing and managing end to end budget process and rolling forecasts is essential as is experience in preparing, analysing, and implementing accounting and reporting requirements.

Strong financial modelling skills are vital along with the ability to summarise information effectively with strong written and oral communication skills. The Ability to analyse complex data with sound rationale and intellectual rigour is key as are advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Duties will include:

• Work closely with a team of FP&A Analysts to successfully deliver against set objectives
• Lead and successfully deliver the financial planning activities for the business:
  • Plan and coordinate company-wide budget process, preparing consolidated budgets.
  • Lead in the development of the company-wide 12 month rolling forecast
• Work with aligned functions and finance teams to ensure financial performance is understood and communicated across all levels of the organisation as appropriate
  • Provide detailed weekly and monthly analysis that provides management insight and supports decision making
  • Detailed variance analysis of results providing insight on trends, risks, opportunities and actions to be reviewed with senior management
• Enable accurate Capital Expenditure analysis and forecasting through close collaboration with business teams and co-ordinate the Capex Committee activities
• Support the implementation of ABC principles into the FP&A reporting and forecasting routines
• Build working relationships with internal stakeholders and across the finance function.
• Prepare ad hoc analysis as required