FP & A Manager

Job Description : FP & A MANAGER MANCHESTER UK This role is open to International candidates This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide support and challenge the UK & Ireland business, driving operational performance through effective team leadership and management. The successful candidate will lead proactive reporting, analysis, planning, business and decision support to UK&I and Group Finance. With a competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000 plus car and bonus, this role provides a unique chance to work within a dynamic environment where your skills will be valued and nurtured. As a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the UK & Ireland business by driving operational performance through effective team leadership. You will be responsible for leading the budgeting cycle, managing relationships with Group Financial Planning & Analysis, and providing high-quality management information. Your analytical skills will be crucial in maximising trading opportunities. Additionally, you will manage key gross profit accounting processes and provide ad-hoc support to the Finance Director. Manage relationship with Group Financial Planning & Analysis, ensuring all their reporting and analysis requirements are met. Lead the budgeting cycle ensuring all Stakeholder inputs are captured and reported to Group in a timely manner. Mentor and motivate a small team. Work with Operations teams to ensure delivery of high-quality management information. Provide analysis to ensure maximising trading opportunities. Lead and manage weekly trading and monthly forecasting processes. Provide ad-hoc support to the Finance Director and other Finance functional heads as required. The ideal candidate for this Financial Planning & Analysis Manager role is a fully qualified accountant with strong technical accounting knowledge. You bring previous experience in a similar role along with your analytical skills that allow you to understand complex financial data. Your excellent communication skills enable you to liaise effectively with both finance and non-finance colleagues. Prior experience in the retail, leisure or hospitality sector would be advantageous but not essential. Above all else, you are a great relationship builder and a trusted advisor to the wider business. Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) Previous experience in a financial planning & analysis role is essential. Prior experience gained within the retail, leisure or hospitality sector is desirable. Highly analytical, able to drill into and understand the numbers. Great communicator, both with finance and non-finance colleagues. Great relationship builder, to become a trusted advisor to the wider business. Experience in leading a small team would be an advantage. fp

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