Senior Finance Manager FP&A

JSS; Watford; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

JSS is partnering with a leading retail company in Watford to recruit a Senior Finance Manager FP&A on a 15-month fixed-term contract. The role owns cash flow forecasting, reporting, and the two business units, delivering strategic insights to support growth.

You will mentor an analyst, engage with executive and PLC board stakeholders, and support Investor Relations with data for results and fact-packs. ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified candidates with FP&A expertise and storytelling with data are

Qualifications

• ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified
• Strong FP&A with cash flow modelling
• Ability to tell a data-driven story to stakeholders
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
• Energetic, proactive and process-improvement mindset

Responsibilities

• Create, drive, and own cash flow forecasting and reporting.
• Be the expert on cash position across the two business units and deliver papers for the Executive and PLC Board.
• Provide commercial insight, robust challenge and guidance to support cost management and growth.
• Support Investor Relations by supplying financial data for investor presentations and results statements.
• Lead and mentor one analyst, ensuring deadlines and high standards are met.

Skills

FP&A expertise

Storytelling with data

Stakeholder management

Deadline driven

Problem solving

Education

ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Senior Finance Manager - FP&A 15 month Fixed Term Contract

JSS are pleased to be supporting our client, a leading retail company based in Watford, recruiting a Senior Finance Manager FP&A on a fixed term contact for 15 months. Multi-site retail or FMCG sector experience is a strong advantage and highly beneficial.

Senior Finance Manager FP&A

• Create, drive, and own our cash flow forecasting and reporting.
• You’ll be the expert who ensures we have an accurate picture of our cash position, engaging stakeholders across the business and helping to deliver exceptional papers for the Executive and PLC Board.
• The go-to finance contact for the two business units. This is about more than just month-end reporting; you’ll provide commercial insight, robust challenge, and strategic guidance to help these areas manage costs and support growth.
• Support the Investor Relations Director and CFO by providing financial data and analysis for investor presentations, results statements, and fact-packs.
• Lead and mentor one analyst, fostering a supportive environment while ensuring the team consistently hits deadlines and high standards.

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Accountant: You will be ACA, CIMA, or ACCA qualified
• FP&A Expertise - experience in cash flow modelling and a deep understanding of P&L and balance sheets.
• Experienced in "story telling" with data. Be confident and comfortable building relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders, and you have the ability to challenge and influence effectively.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment, can juggle competing priorities, and consistently meet tight deadlines.
• Bring energy, enthusiasm, and passion to the team, and you’re always looking for ways to improve our processes and efficiencies.

On Offer:

• A package of up to circa £90,000 salary plus 15% bonus and benefits