Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Forsyth Barnes; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Sports sector is seeking a dynamic FP&A Manager to drive financial planning and analysis. This exciting role blends traditional finance with innovative analytics, enhancing decision-making and performance management. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic growth and contribute to the organization's mission. If you're passionate about financial insights and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years in FP&A or financial analysis roles.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual budgeting processes and forecasts.
• Lead analytics projects to uncover business insights and enhance reporting.

Skills

FP&A

Financial Analysis

Data Visualization

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Master’s degree in Finance

Tools

Anaplan

Adaptive Insights

Oracle Hyperion

MS Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Oracle Netsuite

Job description

This range is provided by Forsyth Barnes. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Title: FP&A Manager

Salary: Up to £80,000 + Bonus and Benefits

Location: London – Hybrid (2-3 days in office)

Sector: Sports

Forsyth Barnes are delighted to have partnered with a leading Sports Governing body who are seeking an FP&A Manager. This is a newly created dynamic role designed to support robust financial planning and analysis while driving data-driven insights to enhance business performance. This position is responsible for contributing to budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, and comprehensive financial reporting, as well as spearheading analytics initiatives. This position will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to improve decision-making and performance management through innovative analytical approaches and process improvements. This role offers an exciting opportunity to blend traditional financial planning and analysis with innovative analytics, contributing directly to the strategic success and growth of the organisation and its mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Assist in developing and executing the annual budgeting process, ongoing forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Perform detailed financial analysis and modeling to support strategic business decisions and scenario planning.
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring consistency and accuracy in reporting.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to maintain strong data quality controls for accurate month-end close and financial forecasting.
• Lead analytics projects aimed at uncovering business insights, developing key performance indicators (KPIs), and enhancing reporting frameworks.
• Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and data visualization tools to support data-driven decision-making.
• Utilize advanced analytical techniques to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, and to support strategic planning.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement new tools and technologies to improve systems and reporting capabilities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function, leveraging both financial and operational analytics.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align FP&A and reporting initiatives with overall business strategies and objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• 5-8 years’ experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or a related role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Experience with FP&A tools is a must; examples include Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, Oracle Hyperion, etc.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel (modeling and data analysis) and PowerPoint.
• Experience with analytics and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Oracle Netsuite is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of translating financial and analytical information for diverse audiences.
• Effective project management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Analyst

• Industries

  Spectator Sports and Sports Teams and Clubs

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