Financial Planning & Analysis Manager Role
The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager will play a crucial role in supporting the development, analysis, and reporting of key financial and operational performance indicators. This position is instrumental in delivering actionable insights and supporting data-driven decision-making across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead workstreams within the preparation of the Annual Budget and Quarterly Forecasts, owning key revenue and cost drivers.
* Develop dynamic financial models and scenario planning to support strategic decision-making.
In addition to these responsibilities, the FP&A Manager will also be responsible for providing forward-looking analysis and recommendations to anticipate business risks and opportunities. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, business acumen, and a proactive mindset to help identify trends, challenge assumptions, and drive continuous improvement in financial planning.
Reporting & Performance Analysis
The FP&A Manager will deliver monthly and quarterly management reporting packages, including Board-level presentations. This includes performing detailed variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior periods, identifying key drivers and insights. The manager will also partner with business units to understand operational performance and translate it into financial outcomes.
Decision Support & Business Partnership
The FP&A Manager will provide financial insights and actionable recommendations to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions. This includes managing ad hoc and prospective financial analyses to evaluate business cases, pricing, and resource allocation. The manager will also communicate complex financial results to non-financial stakeholders clearly and effectively.
Process Improvement & Systems
The FP&A Manager will enhance budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes through automation and best practice implementation. This includes leading or supporting system improvements and integration projects involving Adaptive Insights and other planning tools. The manager will also champion continuous improvement initiatives to increase FP&A's strategic impact and operational efficiency.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of experience in FP&A, including managerial or team leadership responsibilities, is required. Strong financial background and experience with financial planning tools are also essential. Additionally, the candidate should have C1 or higher level of English proficiency (written and spoken) and advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for executive-level presentations.
Desirable Requirements
Experience in B2C, online subscription-based business models and coding experience such as Python, SQL, or related are desirable but not required.