European FP&A Manager

Michael Page (UK); United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international market leader is seeking a European FP&A Manager based in Park Royal, Northwest London. The successful candidate will be involved in financial analysis, budgeting, and business partnering to drive EBITDA growth. The role offers a salary of £80,000 - £90,000, a 10% bonus, and hybrid working options after the training period.

Benefits

10% Bonus

Private medical care

Gym membership

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

On-site parking

Excellent progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified CIMA, ACCA or ACA required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform financial analysis correlated to business performance.
• Experience in commercial finance/business partnering is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the annual operating Budget for the regional business.
• Conduct Quarterly rolling trading Forecasting and Flash reporting.
• Provide insights from management accounts to improve business decision making.

Skills

Financial analysis

Commercial finance/business partnering

Excel Modelling

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualification

Job description

International Market Leader, with offices located in the USA, London and Paris

About Our Client

Michael Page is excited to be partnering with a Private Equity backed International Market Leader in their Industry, with offices located in the USA, London and Paris. Due to continued growth the business is recruiting for a European FP&A Manager, based in Park Royal, Northwest London, with Hybrid working

Job Description

As the European FP&A Manager, based in Park Royal, Northwest London you will be responsible for contributing to the achievement of the business plan objectives by partnering with the UK & Paris General Manager's to deliver profitable cash backed growth in EBITDA through revenue and gross margin expansion and effective management of investment and opex spend.

• Preparation of the annual operating Budget for the regional business
• Quarterly rolling trading Forecasting, in-month Flash reporting including analysis and explanation of trading variances
• Using the management accounts prepared monthly to provide insight and advice to management on interpreting the financial performance in order to improve the speed and effectiveness of business decision making
• Business partnering with the General Manager and his management team to identify and exploit market opportunities, financial analysis and insight for key strategic objectives (eg. business development, selling of additional add-on services)
• Tracking of key operational metrics linked to financial performance (sales, service KPI's)
• Working with the Credit Control and Account Management teams to ensure excellent management of working capital balances especially aged receivables
• Oversight of the rolling 13-week cashflow forecast submitted to Group
• Support groupwide analysis of current and future financial performance
• Active participation in the Finance Leadership Team (FLT) which brings together the key financial leaders in the Group under the Chief Financial Officer

This is a new role and is part of an investment in Financial Planning & Analysis and Commercial Finance capabilities across the Group. A new operating model has recently been implemented which established 4 regional business units, reporting into the Group Chief Operating Officer in London.

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified CIMA, ACCA or ACA
• A demonstrable ability to perform accurate financial analysis and correlate to business performance
• Prior experience of providing commercial finance/business partnering
• Excel Modelling experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills both within the finance organisation but especially in business terms to the senior operating and general management team
• A willingness to learn and cooperate across geographical boundaries
• An aptitude for working at pace and a desire/interest in working in a private equity backed environment

What's on Offer

• Salary £80,000 - £90,000
• 10% Bonus
• Private medical care
• Gym membership
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Parking - Available on site
• Accessible from Harlesden, Park Royal, North Acton or Acton Main Tube/Train Station
• Parking Onsite
• Excellent progression opportunities
• Hybrid working pattern: 3 days in the office and 2 days from home after training period

If you are excited about the opportunity to make a significant impact as a European FP&A Manager, we encourage you to apply today.