FP&A Analyst

An opportunity has arisen to join a market leading retail group as an FP&A specialist for one of their divisions. The business have an enviable culture and are known for supporting career development. The purpose of the role is to deliver management reporting for P&L, balance sheet and cashflow and to own the budgeting, forecasting and corporate plan cycles, co-ordinating where necessary with the Group FP&A teams.

Responsibilities in the role will include managing the financial reporting, including production of management accounts (P&L, balance sheet & cash flow), input into statutory reporting. Preparation of Budgets, Forecasts and Corporate Plan for P&L, balance sheet & cash flow. Development and implementation of robust processes to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting. Review performance of the business and provide insight and commentary to support results and understand performance. Management and modelling of Head Office cost base. Support the driving of initiatives for sales growth and cost saving opportunities. Control of the balance sheet, including review and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. Liaison with Group Treasury to ensure cash and foreign exchange requirements are clearly forecast and met. Monitoring of capital expenditure projects and providing support for ad hoc projects and business initiatives which may include investment appraisal, financial modelling and set-up of new processes. Monitoring of Microsoft AX financial control and processes with investigation and analysis where necessary. Management and development of one part-qualified accountant

As the ideal candidate for this role you will hold a recognised accounting qualification CIMA, ACCA, ACA, ICAS and possess a good understanding of fundamental accounting principles including cash flow forecasting and balance sheet control. As a minimum expectation you will have advance Excel skills, including financial modelling and experience of implementing / improving processes and controls would be an advantage. Familiarity with Microsoft AX and Lawson GL would be an advantage (but not essential).

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