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Job Title: FP&A Manager
Location: Cardiff, UK - office based
Engagement: Full-time
Department: Group Finance
Reporting To: Group Head of Financial Planning & Analysis
We are seeking a highly skilled FP&A Manager to join a dynamic team and play a pivotal role in overseeing FP&A activities, including reporting, forecasting, and budgeting. This position offers visibility within the group and the opportunity to collaborate with various teams to support the company's global operations.
This role could be a great opportunity for someone with the relevant experience looking to take the next step into an FP&A Manager position.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a small FP&A team (1 Senior Analyst, 3 Analysts).
- Oversee global reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and consistency across various stakeholders, including the wider commercial Group finance team
- Ensure variances are explained and recommend remedial actions where appropriate.
- Collaborate with Finance Controllers and SSC to ensure accurate month-end closing.
- Manage scenario modelling as requested by Commercial Finance.
- Drive the annual and quarterly global planning process and maintain templates for various departments.
- Work closely with global teams to provide strategic financial planning support.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the budgeting, forecasting, and reporting cycles.
- Deputise for the Group Head of FP&A as needed and manage ad hoc group commercial requests.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) with continuous professional development.
- A seasoned FP&A professional, ideally with a background in professional services.
- Experience managing budgeting and forecast processes in complex environments.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret trends and enhance financial forecasting.
- Strong staff management capabilities, with a focus on developing team potential and managing underperformance.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Advanced Excel, Power BI, and reporting tool proficiency.
If you are a highly organised, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. Join our client in a role where you can make an impact on a global scale while advancing your career. Only candidate with full rights to work in the UK will be considered.
