FP&A Manager

Newcastle, Staffordshire
Michael Page Finance

As a Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager you will be responsible for the planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical activities that supports the business in their major business decisions and overall financial health.

Client Details

My client are a private equity backed, fast growth services business who are growing both organically and via acquisition. They are currently turning over circa £30 million and plan to double in size over the next 24 months.

Description

• Leading the financial planning, forecasting, reporting and analysis across the group
• Provide commercial insight and analysis of results, identifying underlying trends and challenging the business on performance
• Responsibility for producing accurate and timely management reports, including an analysis of sales, operational expenditure
• Take ownership of performance management for the business including identifying and reporting KPIs which are linked to company strategy and drive positive actions
• Prepare financial forecasts and budgets
• Support the strategic planning and strategic initiatives of the company, including acquisitions and investment appraisal, by providing financial planning and modelling skills
• Support and challenge the sales and operational teams with financial issues including providing financial training
• Adopting a partner/challenger role in evaluating business plans
• Ensure integrity of financial data supplied by financial accounting team to other areas of the business and to external stakeholders.

Profile

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
• Prior financial planning and strategizing experience
• Understanding of database maintenance and design
• Knowledge of statistical analysis
• Ability to perform research and compile reports
• Extensive risk management skills
• Ability to track and plan budgets
• Basic computational skills
• Experience forecasting and analysing data

Job Offer

A competitive salary, as well as genuine opportunity to progress in a fast growth business, being supported by an impressive Finance Director.