Financial Planning & Analyst

Staging It; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an interim Financial Planning & Analysis Manager for a 9-12 month period in Manchester. This hybrid role involves leading month-end processes, providing variance analysis, and supporting budgeting efforts. Ideal for ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified accountants with strong FP&A experience, particularly in FMCG/Retail. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance your CV with a project at a globally recognized brand.

Qualifications

• Strong FP&A experience, ideally within FMCG/Retail.
• Available immediately.

Responsibilities

• Lead the European month-end process and financial outlook submissions.
• Provide variance analysis of actual results, budgets, and forecasts.
• Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

FP&A

Excel

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

We are partnering with one of the world's most recognized brands in the appointment of an interim FP&A lead.

The business is undergoing progressive change, and as such, is seeking to appoint a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager for a 9-12 month period. Hybrid working, based in Manchester.

Reporting to the Director of Finance for UK and Ireland, you will lead a team across the following areas:

1. Lead the European month-end process and financial outlook submissions, ensuring timeliness and accuracy for Senior EU Leadership and Corporate.
2. Provide the UK lead teams with variance analysis of actual results, budgets, and forecasts through close collaboration with UKI and HGM Finance teams.
3. Budget Insight - Work closely with the UK Finance teams to consolidate and analyze country financials during budgeting and planning.
4. Support the UK Senior Finance Director in reviewing key metrics, identifying risks and opportunities, and tracking performance trends that drive business decisions.
5. Process Improvement - Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives and identifying efficiencies.
6. Budgeting - Work closely with the finance team to consolidate and analyze country financials during budgeting and planning.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure in one of the world's most recognized household brands. This role will give the successful interim a fantastic project to add to your CV.

YOU:

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified accountant
• Strong FP&A experience, ideally within FMCG/Retail
• Advanced Excel skills
• Northwest based
• Available immediately

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