FP&A Manager

• PE Backed Retail business seeking FP&A Manager
• Clear routes to progression into senior roles
• £50,000 - £55,000 based in Coleshill

Client Details

Michael Page Finance are pleased to be partnered with a fast growing PE Backed business in the retail sector. Our client has grown rapidly over recent years through a combination of acquisition and organic growth. The business is one of the biggest brands in their specialist arena operating 4 brands from 95 sites.

This opportunity to join their team at FP&A Manager will afford the successful candidate with opportunities to develop amongst a team of like minded and ambitious individuals. Progression in this role is supported and encouraged and given the culture and background of the business the potential to move forward into a senior role is excellent.

Description

As FP&A Manager duties will include but are not limited to:

• Contribute to the development and execution of the long term strategy of the business
• To have full ownership of the strategic planning forecasting model
• Ownership of model development and accuracy
• Ensure model is sufficiently dynamic to allow for scenario planning
• Ensure historic monthly Actual figures are accurately updated Support the execution of inorganic growth strategies (incl M&A and new site expansion)
• Work with the CFO to evaluate new opportunities
• Advise on financing implications of proposals
• Project manage external advisors during processes
• Manage internal work streams during processes
• Ensure effective communication with relevant stakeholders
• Contribute to the improvement of the quality of reporting within the organisation
• Assess and improve the use of targeted KPIs
• Embed improved reporting formats into the organisation
• Work to improve the content and consistency of reporting
• Lead the enhancement of the forecasting accuracy and processes

Profile

• Graduate calibre with strong academics
• Qualified accountant from 'Big 5' audit firm
• Several years post qualification experience in an FP&A role
• Advanced excel skills and experience building forecasting models
• Experience working with budget holders and providing commercial and analytical support and advice M&A experience an advantage
• Experience of working with a SAGE finance system an advantage
• Ability to work with and advise the wider business on best practice
• Project Management experience

Job Offer

In return, the client is offering a competitive salary of up to £55,000, plus an excellent wider package.