Job Title: FP&A Manager
Location: Watford & London
Salary: £80-85k + Bonus, Private Healthcare, Excellent Pension
Job Type: Hybrid Working (2-3 days per week in office)

Overview:
Our client, a leader in its specialised field, is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to oversee financial planning and analysis. This role involves supporting senior management by tracking and reporting key financial metrics. The FP&A Manager will work closely with accounting and operational teams, reporting directly to the CFO.

Key Responsibilities:

Group Reporting:
* Handle monthly group reporting and conduct regional reviews.
* Lead pre-closing activities, forecasting, and budget planning, fostering strong relationships with operational teams.
* Conduct reviews and analyses of PFU.
* Ensure timely completion of intercompany reconciliations.
* Maintain consistency between accounting records and reported data.

Analysis:
* Reconcile management tools with accounting records.
* Forecast revenues across various business lines.
* Develop and maintain Power BI reports for monitoring and forecasting.
* Address business needs for KPI data and conduct ad-hoc profitability analyses.

Expense Management:
* Manage the expenses administration system.
* Oversee accrual processes for UK & European entities.
* Review and allocate expenses accurately.
* Collaborate with procurement and facilities to update group tools and calculate savings per group guidelines.

Staff Costs:
* Coordinate with commercial leaders to develop and maintain commission schemes for direct sales and other eligible employees.
* Ensure commission schemes comply with group standards and maintain thorough audit trails.
* Analyse and monitor staff costs against the budget in collaboration with HR.
* Ensure accurate group staff recharges and raise invoices quarterly.

Local Management:
* Provide monthly financial reports to senior management, ensuring alignment with targets.
* Organise and lead quarterly turnover and loss committee meetings.
* Support process improvement and system upgrade projects.
* Prepare and submit industry-required statistical reports.

Candidate Profile:
* 10 years of relevant FP&A experience, ideally in an international environment.
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
* Proficient in data extraction, analysis, and interpretation, capable of manipulating and mapping data into various reports.
* General accounting knowledge, including profit and loss accounts and balance sheets.
* Experience with insurance accounting is highly desirable.
* Energetic, self-reliant, quick learner with a problem-solving mindset.
* Strategic focus to achieve key objectives.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adaptable to various audiences.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
* Experience with accounting and reporting systems such as SAP.

Qualifications:
* Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
* Proven track record in management accounting or FP&A roles within a global or regional company.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to our clients financial success while enjoying a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, excellent pension, private healthcare, and a balanced work-life environment. Please reach out for more details or apply now!

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