FP&A Manager

Location
Kent
Salary
£55000 - £75000 per annum, Benefits: benefits + car
Posted
13 Oct 2016
Closes
20 Oct 2016
Ref
AS10165
Contact
Adam Shepherd
Experience Levels
Manager
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Our client, a blue chip Kent based business, requires an FP&A Manager for the finance team at its head office. This is a great challenge that will allow the successful candidate to join an innovative and high profile FMCG organisation.

This role has been created to support the business in understanding the financial performance of the Group and to provide financial insight to Senior Management and key stakeholders.

Core responsibilities will include:
  • Leading the annual Budget, and monthly forecast processes - project manage to ensure timely delivery, and clearly explain business and financial drivers behind financial movements
  • Produce Board packs & other management reports
  • Produce KPI dashboards, highlighting trends and make recommendations
  • Liaise with other Finance teams, to ensure a joined up approach towards business planning and forecasting
  • Act as the interface between all areas of the Group to ensure key commercial and financial messages are clearly presented, including the latest financial projections and drivers of any movements
  • Month-end reporting - analyse and clearly explain, to the board and senior management, the key performance drivers versus Budget, Forecast and Prior Year
  • Provide insightful analysis and review of business performance
  • Supporting Senior Management Team with in-depth analysis
  • Managing and develop the FP&A team
  • Ad hoc projects and analysis
My client is looking for a strong leader who can build, lead and inspire a team in addition to building strong relationships with stakeholders across all areas of the business.

Essential:
-Qualified accountant, ACA/CIMA or equivalent
-Operate with a strong commercial mind-set, and understanding of business
-Previous FP&A experience, or similar, within a large, multinational company Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.