Job Description

The Role

• The Group FP&A manager has full responsibility for the monthly Management and Board reporting, annual Budgeting and forecasting cycles and weekly performance tracking.
• They will own the processes from setting the timetable to drafting the Board Papers.
• They will be responsible for the on-going development and improvement of the FA's planning and reporting tool (Anaplan).

Key Accountabilities

The job holder will be accountable for the following main responsibilities:

• Co-ordination of the monthly management accounting close process. Specifically, responsible for consolidating and reviewing the results submitted by each Division and preparing Senior Mgt and Board Reporting.
• Ownership of the planning cycles, consisting of an annual Budget and 3 quarterly reforecasts. Responsible for the end to end process, setting the timetable, agreeing scope and deliverables, consolidating the results, reviewing the detail with the Division's and preparing the Board papers.
• Lead on the continued development of the FA's planning and reporting tool (Anaplan).
• Take the lead role in driving forward the planning processes and systems to improve the speed and efficiency of the process as well as the transparency of the Nos.
• Communicate effectively across the Commercial Finance team to ensure all deadlines are met and all deliverables received.
• Adhoc support to the Senior Group Finance Manager, Head of Finance and CFO as required.
• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group changing priorities.

What we are looking for

Essential

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience of model building and improvement
• Experience of financial forecasting, report writing and commercial support
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office
• A bright and enquiring personality with a strong desire to be involved with and influence the business
• Passionate about driving process improvement
• An ambitious individual with an interest in building a career in finance/sport
• Hard working and robust to be able to deal with the multiple demands put on you in a high energy commercial role

 

Desirable

• Anaplan experience preferred but not mandatory
• Great Plains accounting system experience preferred but not mandatory

 

Please include a cover letter with your application explaining why you wish to work for The FA and outlining what makes you suitable for this role.

 

Please note that dependent on volume of applications we may close this role earlier than advertised.

What we can offer you

• An exciting and challenging role within a changing, dynamic and world-renowned sports organisation.
• Attractive benefits and a competitive salary for the right candidate.

The Football Association Group promotes inclusion and diversity, and welcomes applications from everyone. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process please mention this in your covering letter.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) • Experience of model building and improvement • Experience of financial forecasting, report writing and commercial support • Proficient use of Microsoft Office • A bright and enquiring personality with a strong desire to be involved with and influence the business • Passionate about driving process improvement • An ambitious individual with an interest in building a career in finance/sport • Hard working and robust to be able to deal with the multiple demands put on you in a high energy commercial role