Job Description

Reporting to the Head of FP&A, your core FP&A Manager duties will include;

• Play a leading role in the strategic planning process, including the creation of the 3 Year Plan, the annual Business Plan and Budget
• Facilitate the translation of agreed strategy into medium term and in year objectives, supporting and guiding business leaders across the 3 business segments in the creation of their objectives aligned with group strategy
• Produce all required business plan documents for Executive and Board audiences. Create a compelling narrative that demonstrates the alignment of purpose, strategy, objectives and the supporting financial plan and budget
• Work with colleagues across FP&A to ensure that business plan papers provide insight and are supported by the required depth of analysis
• Co-ordinate the creation of a suite of KPIs to demonstrate appropriate business control and the stakeholder impact of the delivery of strategic objectives
• Produce annual Review of the Year document, synthesising input from business leaders across the Group into a compelling and balanced narrative
• Work with the Head of FP&A and Business Partnering and Group Financial Controller to develop the management reporting control framework.
• As appropriate provide support in strategic or ad hoc projects or requests. Co-ordinate inputs and analysis from colleagues across Finance to provide high quality, insightful outputs
• Support the Head of FP&A and Business Partnering in developing a continuous improvement culture in the FP&A team

Key requirements;

• Experienced in an FP&A Manager role or similar position within a large, fast-moving organisation
• Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA or equivalent) - with significant post-qualified experience
• Proficient in the creation of business plan documents for Executive and non-Executive audiences.
• Strong communicator, able to translate complex financial data and analysis into a compelling business plan, blending narrative and graphical approaches to tell the story
• Proficient in the use of Excel and PowerPoint - comfortable creating complex presentations & reports
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills; with a demonstrated ability to build a network outside of Finance

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experienced in an FP&A Manager role or similar position within a large, fast-moving organisation • Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA or equivalent) - with significant post-qualified experience • Proficient in the creation of business plan documents for Executive and non-Executive audiences. • Strong communicator, able to translate complex financial data and analysis into a compelling business plan, blending narrative and graphical approaches to tell the story • Proficient in the use of Excel and PowerPoint - comfortable creating complex presentations & reports • Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills; with a demonstrated ability to build a network outside of Finance