Job Title: FP&A Manager

Location: Birmingham

Remuneration: £50,000 - £55,000

• Hybrid working options

Contract Details:

- Contract Type: Permanent

Responsibilities:

• Prepare the annual budget and quarterly reforecasts, providing strategic planning information for Sales, Cost of Sales, and Operational expense plans.
• Ensure comprehensive completion of the annual budgeting process for all areas of responsibility.
• Manage Store Investment Appraisals, including sales forecasts and store by store proformas.
• Review CPG P&Ls to ensure accuracy and identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of store performance, including second sites, potential store closures, and like-for-like analysis.
• Provide insights on "What if" scenarios, analysing sales opportunities/downturns and profit implications.
• Collaborate with Merchandising to align Buying and Finance plans.
• Analyse and evaluate MPPR information, comparing it with the company's business plan and managing any variances or updates.
• Produce ad hoc information and analysis, supporting project work as required.
• Support the Director of FP&A and Financial Controller by providing ad hoc analyses, forecasts, or scenarios.
• Make operational decisions to accomplish day-to-day tasks.
• Make tactical decisions that could affect others in the job function.
• Make strategic decisions that could impact the overall company.
• Collaborate with directors/managers across the organisation to ensure accurate reporting of sales, Cost of Sales, and Operational Expenses.

Education and/or Certifications:

• Qualified Accountant, CIMA or ACCA

Essential Criteria:

• Experience as a Financial Analyst, Management Accountant, or Commercial Accountant.
• Experience in a Retail Environment.
• Solid experience in preparing month-end accounts.
• Experience with Oracle Financials.
• Knowledge of the broad spectrum of Finance.
• Advanced Excel and general Microsoft Office skills.
• Proficiency in Power BI.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to join our client's Finance team as an FP&A Manager. If you are an experienced finance professional with a passion for driving business performance and providing strategic insights, we want to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.