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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Manager in Manchester. This role offers a competitive salary of £75,000 - £85,000 and the chance to be part of a dynamic team that plays a crucial part in budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to support decision making at the executive leadership level. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build relationships with senior finance leadership and report accurate financial statements and analysis in an efficient manner.
What you'll do:
As a Senior FP&A Manager, you will play a pivotal role within our client's Group Finance Team. Your primary responsibility will be maintaining, developing, and improving reporting to senior stakeholders at Board and Exco level. You will also be responsible for building relationships with senior finance leadership and ensuring accurate financial statements are reported in the most efficient way possible. You will take complete ownership of the budgeting and forecasting cycles across the group, providing valuable insights into our company's position and strategy through your analysis of actual numbers versus forecasts.
- Maintain, develop, and improve reporting to senior stakeholders at Board and Exco level.
- Build relationships with senior finance leadership.
- Report accurate financial statements and analysis efficiently.
- Prepare accurate financial reports including Board and EXCO level materials for external purposes.
- Partner with key stakeholders in investor relations.
- Own and develop all planning cycles while supporting key stakeholders with their business planning.
- Complete ownership of the budgeting and forecasting cycles across the group.
- Analyse reporting actuals numbers vs. forecasts and external market with a key understanding of the company's position and strategy.
- Challenge the standardisation of reporting to improve reporting quality and processes throughout the function.
- Ensure systems and models are accurate and reflective of the correct outputs.
What you bring:
The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in financial planning and analysis. You will possess a recognised accounting qualification along with advanced Excel skills including financial modelling and reporting. Your extensive experience in setting up processes and systems within an FP&A environment will be invaluable in this role. Further, you will demonstrate your ability to build strong relationships across all other finance teams, interacting regularly with senior stakeholders including CFOs and Group Financial Controllers.
- Recognised accounting qualification is essential (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
- Extensive FP&A experience is required.
- Advanced Excel Skills including financial modelling and reporting are necessary.
- Experience of setting up processes and systems within an FP&A environment is crucial.
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a leading player in the industry, known for its commitment to innovation and excellence. They offer a dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and encourages professional growth. Their inclusive culture values diversity and they are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. They believe in investing in their people, offering excellent training and development opportunities to help their employees reach their full potential.
What's next:
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