Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

A widely recognisable media group based in Central London is recruiting a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager. In this high profile role you will take ownership of the Group financial reporting processes, driving through improvements through them and ensuring that all reporting provides maximum value add to the business through strong financial support, analysis and commercial challenge for all decision making.

Reporting directly to the Commercial Finance Director, key responsibilities will include:

• Building the long-term plan and owning the budgeting and forecasting processes
• Identifying and implementing improvements to support the delivery of insightful and value-add analysis of results, to deliver 'best in class' reporting
• Preparing business cases that are impactful, enable clear decision making and provide challenge and debate
• Supporting the provision of information for results announcements, including half year and annual results as well as interim management statements
• Ad hoc projects

The successful candidate will be a 'hands on', qualified accountant with a strong understanding of FP&A reporting processes coupled with in-depth analytical skills. With high levels of intellectual horsepower, you will easily build cross-functional relationships and have demonstrable experience of forecasting, planning and analysis.

You will have the credibility and gravitas to challenge current thinking and influence in a positive and constructive manner both inside and outside of finance. With clear enthusiasm, drive and proactivity, you will thrive in a fast paced and change-oriented environment and will be adept at prioritising workloads for you and others.

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