Head of Financial Planning and Analysis
- Recruiter
- Robert Half Limited
- Location
- England, Bristol
- Salary
- £50000 - £60000 per annum
- Posted
- 18 Jan 2017
- Closes
- 25 Jan 2017
- Ref
- 466381-UKen
- Contact
- Oliver Price
- Job Title
- Financial Planning and Analysis
- Category
- Retail / Wholesale
- Experience Levels
- Manager
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Head of Financial Planning and Analysis
Robert Half are working with a exciting retail business in the South West of England to recruit a Head of Financial Planning and Analysis.
Responsibilities
- Deliver thorough analysis of business performance through the production of insightful, high-quality financial information
- Critically assess finance and business processes, driving through recommended changes to enable the business to work more efficiently
- Develop and operate the group's business planning cycle (to include the 5 year financial plan, annual budgets, quarterly sales forecasts and ongoing cash flow forecasts) which together support business strategy and inform decision making
- Working closely with IT to ensure provision of accurate, consistent data to support commercial decisions and financial/statutory reporting
- Lead financial and operational projects, ensuring that company and financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth worldwide
- Lead, develop and manage other members of the finance team to ensure delivery of departmental KPIs
- Active part of senior management team, contributing to making the business a fun and fulfilling place to work
As a successful applicant you will have:
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified Accountant with significant experience in a similar role, ideally in an international/retail business
- Strong financial modelling skills and systems knowledge are a prerequisite. Experience of SAGE, Xero and SQL would be advantageous
- Commercially astute, articulate and technically strong
- Ability to work accurately in a fast paced organisation meeting challenging deadlines and making sound decisions
- Highly motivated and innovative with excellent interpersonal skills
Proven track record of delivering change and providing insightful analysis
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply.