Financial Planning & Analysis Role
In a dynamic business environment, we are seeking a skilled Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to lead and develop global financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. As a key member of the finance team, you will report directly to the Finance Director and take responsibility for the full FP&A function.
About the Job
This role offers an excellent opportunity to utilize your expertise in financial modelling, scenario planning, and business case analysis to drive business results. Your primary focus will be on developing and owning the monthly financial forecast model and granular budget model, ensuring modelling best practice techniques are followed. Additionally, you will provide insight into cost and revenue drivers, identify opportunities for cost saving and/or revenue enhancement, and implement best practices in financial modelling and performance tracking.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead and develop global financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
- Support financial reporting and closing processes, providing analytics with key performance indicators (KPIs) and variance analysis on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
- Develop and own the monthly financial forecast model and granular budget model ensuring modelling best practice techniques are followed
- Provide insight into cost and revenue drivers including opportunities for cost saving and/or revenue enhancement
- Implement best practices in financial modelling, scenario analysis, and performance tracking
Requirements
- Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
- 5+ years' experience with relevant industry experience
- Expertise in financial modelling (incl GAAP PCL, BS and Cash flow), scenario planning, and business case analysis
- Ability to solve business problems through the proactive identification of issues and subsequent collection, analysis, and interpretation of related data
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience in motivating a team in a dynamic business environment to successfully achieve results and on-time deliverables
- Proficiency in financial planning systems (e.g., Oracle, Hyperion, Anaplan, Adaptive Insights)
- Experience supporting senior management, with executive presence and ability to challenge the status quo while building relationships