FP&A Lead

CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be partnering with a dynamic and high-growth e-commerce business near Southampton, Hampshire to recruit a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Lead. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that is revolutionising the adventure and travel market with its innovative products. With ambitious plans for global expansion, this role offers a unique chance to influence financial strategy and performance in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

As the FP&A Lead, you will work closely with the Finance Director to deliver financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis that drives key decision-making. This role will play a critical part in shaping the company’s financial strategy and aligning it with its goals. With exposure to senior management and an opportunity to impact a rapidly growing brand, this role is ideal for an experienced financial professional seeking a challenge in a creative, high-energy environment.

What will the FP&A Lead role involve?

• Partnering with the Finance Director on the annual budgeting process and preparing rolling forecasts to reflect business performance and market changes.
• Delivering detailed monthly management accounts and board reporting packs to guide strategic decisions.
• Designing and maintaining financial models to support scenario planning and sensitivity analysis.
• Collaborating with senior management and department heads to enhance understanding of performance metrics versus budget.
• Supporting the business in its e-commerce operations, including working with multi-currency transactions and inventory management.

Suitable Candidate for the FP&A Lead vacancy:

• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to build and manage complex financial models.
• Proven experience in managing multi-currency transactions, particularly within a stock-based business.

Additional benefits and information for the role of FP&A Lead:

• Competitive salary with a 10% discretionary annual bonus scheme.
• Pension contributions through NEST.
• Access to use the company’s innovative products.
• Free on-site parking and complimentary snacks, lunch food, coffee, and tea at HQ.
• Regular company socials and a relaxed, friendly working culture.
• Casual dress code with branded clothing provided.
• Opportunity to work with a rapidly growing business poised for global expansion.

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