Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

PDA Search & Selection; Barry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to drive strategic financial initiatives. This role involves collaborating with senior leadership to analyze performance across multiple channels, including retail and e-commerce. The ideal candidate will possess advanced Excel skills and a strong understanding of financial analysis, enabling them to provide actionable insights and recommendations. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Management Accountant looking to elevate their career in a dynamic environment that values strategic decision-making and financial integrity.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial planning and analysis roles.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly management accounts for various departments.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and trading reports.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting and forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Management Accounting qualification

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Job description

Direct message the job poster from PDA Search & Selection

POSITION: Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

SALARY: Competitive

Our client operates over 300 stores nationwide and is expanding its ecommerce presence, increasing key positions to support growth over the next 3 to 5 years.

This role reports to the Head of FP&A and involves developing the company's strategic plan in collaboration with them and the Finance Director. You will analyse and report on performance across Ecommerce, Distribution Centres, Retail Stores, and Central Control Costs.

Key Responsibilities include: -

• Overseeing monthly management accounts for Retail, Logistics, and Central Costs
• Preparing weekly trading reports
• Creating budgets, forecasts, and latest views with precision to ensure accurate cash forecasting
• Compiling and analysing Store P&Ls
• Producing and reviewing E-commerce P&Ls
• Conducting monthly review meetings with budget holders
• Leading quarterly store-by-store review meetings with Regional Managers
• Preparing monthly P&L reports
• Interpreting financial and management data to provide actionable recommendations to senior leadership
• Delivering financial insights to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Offering guidance and challenge to the commercial management team on financial implications for both short-term and long-term initiatives
• Conducting ad-hoc analyses of trading promotions and offers

Candidate Profile: -

• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
• Adaptable and diplomatic approach
• Ability to engage effectively with senior financial and non-financial stakeholders across a variety of business matters

This is an ideal position for a current Management Accountant wishing to progress to the next stage in their career

Interested candidates should forward their CV in strictest confidence directly to Paul Davidson at PDA SEARCH & SELECTION LIMITED

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Retail Apparel and Fashion and Retail

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