Financial Planning and Analysis of Director

JasperRose are exclusively recruiting for a Financial Planning and Analysis Director, working for an Internationally recognised media business, based in Central London.  Due to an internal promotion, this opportunity will report into the VP of Finance, with significant interaction with both the MD and different Directors and Heads of across the Group.

The FP&A Director, will have overall responsibility for the management, coordination and development of the Budgeting, Forecasting and Reporting processes across the International divisions, including consolidation of results to the Group.  The FP&A Director will also manage the strategic planning process and provide high quality financial analysis to assist senior management in making effective decisions across the business.

With 2 direct reports (Qualified Accountants), your team will be responsible for providing insight for both internal management reporting, and all external financial reporting, including the quarterly trading statements, the interim and preliminary announcements, and the front half of the annual report.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage and develop the monthly reporting, mid-year forecast, monthly rolling forecast and annual budgeting processes across all divisions and prepare and present concise and accurate consolidated results to Corporate
• Develop, maintain, and communicate the budget and forecast planning calendar for the International Group working closely with the Domestic team to ensure a successful and well-coordinated planning process.
•  Communicate extensively with Divisional CFOs, MDs and Finance Teams to ensure a clear understanding of their responsibilities and adherence to Corporate and Operational strategic guidance
• Assist with the management of the Annual Strategic and Long Term Planning process across International and help with ensuring agreed initiatives are tracked and delivered effectively
• Management of key reporting outputs and analyses including the monthly dashboard, KPIs, headcount and FTE reporting, foreign exchange and affiliate sales reporting fully utilizing the Essbase system
•  Manage and track key variances to mid-year forecast and budget through the monthly Rolling Forecast and R&Os ensuring an accurate and reliable forecast is communicated to Corporat
• Ownership of the UK Central BudgetClose collaboration with the Financial Reporting and Compliance functions of UK Central team

The successful candidate will a be Qualified Finance Professional (preferably an ACA) with an excellent academic track record. You will have previous experience within FP&A, operating at a senior level, in a large, multi-national organisation.

With a number of Senior stakeholders, with competing priorities, it is essential you can prioritise effectively and communicate clearly. You will have strong track record of managing and developing staff and be able to demonstrates a commercial mind-set in work performed and in all interactions with the business.

This is a business that is growing year on year, with ambitious growth plans over the next 5 years. It is a key hire for the business and they are looking for someone to join not only to come in and successfully succeed in this this role, but as an investment of talent longer term. The business offers excellent company benefits, a good work life balance and a fast track career path for an ambitious, forward thinking individual.