SAP Lead - FP&A
- Recruiter
- Four Financial Recruitment Ltd
- Location
- England, Lancashire, Blackburn
- Salary
- £50000 - £65000 per annum
- Posted
- 23 Dec 2021
- Closes
- 20 Jan 2022
- Ref
- AS 23/12-4
- Contact
- Abbie Smith
- Job Title
- Financial Planning and Analysis
- Category
- Retail / Wholesale
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
FP&A - SAP lead
Based: Blackburn
Salary: highly dependent on experience, bonus, free parking, progression and strong exposure
Our client are a leading retailer with a strong brand spanning throughout the UK and globally. Due to continuous growth and future acquisition plans, we are looking for a strong SAP Analytics Lead to join the FP&A team working in the UK business and wider global team
We are looking for adaptable, forward thinking, pro-active SAP Analytics expert to lead on the improvement of group FP&A functions. Strategically, this will involve changing the way FP&A operates within the business around data and technology
Reporting into the Head of Group FP&A this role will ensure accuracy and structure to support reporting, analysis and planning. You will work closely with Group IT to develop optimal solutions and tools to improve access to data
Role:
- Working with the Head of FP&A and FP&A Manager to create financial models to support strategic decision making
- Playing a key part in the implementation of fit for purpose finance systems and controls to support FP&A (SAP & BI tools)
- Finance project lead with support from the Head of FP&A
- Support in development and preparation of reporting from data accuracy and accessibility perspective
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with group finance, Group IT, BI, International FP&A an commercial teams to support information sharing
- Continually reviewing FP&A best practice to support evolution of the department
- Project lead for FP&A function as part of a global system implementation in 2022
Experience:
- Advanced Excel skills including VBA essential
- SQL experience beneficial
- Understanding of finance (month end, FP&A) essential
- Strong understanding of data structure with highly analytical mindset
- Creative, flexible and strong stakeholder management skills
Please send your CV for further information!