Senior Director FP & A

Job Description : SENIOR DIRECTOR FP& A UK a Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis with an international remit and to be based out of their Milton Keynes HQ Reporting into the Atlanta based VP of FP&A, this role will be a significant strategic partner to senior leadership, and lead the financial planning & analysis activities for the international business. With stakeholders based here in Milton Keynes and internationally you will get the opportunity to be an integral finance lead in driving the strategy and performance on a near to global scale. Lead financial planning and analysis process for international business unit, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting variance analysis and synthesizing drivers and messaging Partner with various key stakeholders across international business to help translate business strategy and objectives into financial plans through development of business cases and financial analysis Develop and implement financial models to support business decisions and strategic initiatives Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business drivers and provide actionable insights to drive business performance Manage currency translation and its impact on actuals, forecast and budget Communicate financial results to corporate headquarter teams Partner with accounting to provide business fact patterns to obtain guidance on accounting treatment and impact into financial statements Support annual capital expense process for segment Build and manage and mentor a team of financial managers & analysts Advise managing director and VP of FP&A on risks to help drive issue management Participate in financial system implementation and continuous improvement efforts across management reporting in concert with Atlanta headquarter teams Qualified accountant with significant experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, advanced modelling, and special projects preferably in a transferable industry Degree in finance, accounting, or related field Strong leadership skills with demonstrated success building new capabilities and processes Sound knowledge of accounting and financial theory including currency translation and its impact on financial reporting Strong problem-solving skills with ability to use rigorous logic to solve problems with innovative effective solutions Excellent analytical skills and ability to provide actionable insights Flexible and adaptable to change with demonstrated ability to access environment and recommend appropriate level of change Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with executive presence Ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to new situations as they arise’ Proficient PC skills and experience with financial applications (Excel, Word, Hyperion, NetSuite) MBA or CFA is a plus

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