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FRS Ltd
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Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £50,000 per annum |
Overview
My client is a well-regarded international market leader, with their offices based in Milton Keynes, therefore easily commutable from Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire. Due to year on year growth my client has decided to expand the finance function and seek a FP&A Manager. Responsible for managing forecasting and budgeting and financial consolidation for EIMEA trade bloc including monthly reporting, management accounts and quarterly reporting to global headquarters parent Company. Duties: • Manages the EIMEA quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes. • Develops and maintains forecast and budget templates. • Develops and maintains routine and ad-hoc reports for management that provide visibility of financial results and trends. • Analyses financial results, comparing actual and year-to-date performance with prior periods, forecasts, and plans. • Prepares reporting and analysis of financial results related to the company's business and financial objectives. • Provides insights into sales and gross margin trends and variances. • Frequently coordinates with cross-functional business partners and uses information and insights gained to recommend potential cost and operational efficiencies that maximise EBITDA. • Maximises productivity by automating reports, utilising financial systems and improving processes as appropriate. Person Spec • Expert knowledge of General Ledger accounting and principals. • Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley and IFRS would be beneficial. • Broad knowledge of foreign exchange and treatment for reporting and budgeting purposes. • Strong working knowledge of financial reporting, forecasting and planning systems and applications. The ideal candidate will be a Qualified Accountant (ACCA or ACA) ideally from a Top 20 background. Self-driven and motivated towards continuous improvement, and proven ability to work with a vast range of individuals, as well as internal and external stakeholders is key. In return, this role promises to be both varied and challenging and offers great scope to have a true influence on the business. A highly competitive basic salary coupled with excellent benefits and including bonus awaits.