Financial planning & analysis manager - Retail

TN United Kingdom; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading multinational retailer as a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager in Hatfield, where you will leverage your financial expertise to drive strategic initiatives and enhance decision-making processes. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with senior leadership, challenge business initiatives, and support the annual budgeting processes. You'll be part of a dynamic team focused on delivering insights and promoting efficiency within a cost-conscious culture. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about finance, this is your chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Accountancy qualification is essential for this role.
• Strong financial analysis and modeling skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver insights on key project performance to leadership teams.
• Manage forecasts and project outcomes aligning with business goals.
• Lead performance review meetings with various teams.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Strategic Planning

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

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Financial Planning & Analysis Manager - Retail, Hatfield

Client: Page Personnel

Location: Hatfield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Finance

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: bd9839b228d1

Job Views: 3

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

• Global organisation

About Our Client

Our client is a leading multinational retailer renowned for its strategic market positioning and robust supply chain management. The company consistently delivers value to shareholders while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction and community engagement.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver insights on key project performance to leadership teams in Product, Customer, or Channels.
• Work with leadership teams to challenge and influence strategic projects.
• Manage forecasts and project outcomes, ensuring they align with broader business goals.
• Provide financial expertise to challenge business initiatives and recommend improvements.
• Identify risks and propose solutions to mitigate potential issues.
• Support decision-making processes to close performance gaps and drive value.
• Lead performance review meetings, collaborating with business and global support function teams.
• Review, adjust, and communicate strategic and operational plans to relevant teams.
• Promote initiatives that drive efficiency and foster a cost-conscious culture.
• Oversee monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and providing insightful commentary.
• Coordinate the annual strategic planning and budgeting processes.
• Support the Finance Director and senior leaders with ad-hoc projects and transformation initiatives.
• Maximize the potential of global support functions and contribute to their development.

The Successful Applicant

• Accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Solution-oriented with pragmatic and collaborative approach.
• Proven experience driving strategic priorities in large, fast-paced organizations.
• Experience collaborating with senior colleagues across functions.
• Strong financial analysis and modeling skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in planning and budgeting.
• Retail industry experience is preferred, particularly in Property, Technology, or Marketing.