Description:
Reporting to the Lead Finance Business Partner for the UK, the Financial Planning and Reporting Manager plays a key role in supporting the financial planning, analysis, and management information functions of the Global Commercial Finance team. This position is responsible for preparing and delivering insightful financial reports, managing the forecasting and budgeting processes, and performance analysis to help guide strategic decision-making across the organization. The role involves working closely with the Group FP&A team, the Commercial Finance team, senior leadership and the VP Global Commercial Finance to ensure financial goals are met and also provide the business with the tools and data needed for continuous improvement.
Job Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
- Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process, collaborating with the Commercial Finance and FP&A teams to develop accurate financial plans.
- Analyse financial performance, including variance analysis, and communicate key insights to senior leadership.
- Provide regular updates on financial trends, projections, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to help guide decision-making.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports, highlighting significant trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives, capital planning, and scenario analysis.
Management Information (MI):
- Develop, generate, and maintain management reporting dashboards and reports to provide actionable insights for senior management.
- Provide in-depth analysis of business performance, identifying areas of improvement and advising on corrective actions.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of key metrics to track financial and operational performance.
- Work with IT or other departments to ensure that the management reporting systems are optimized and user-friendly.
Continuous Improvement:
- Assist in the development and implementation of best practices for financial reporting and analysis.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Keep up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging financial tools that could enhance the FP&A and MI processes.
Ad-Hoc Analysis & Reporting:
- Provide support for ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required by senior management, stakeholders, or auditors.
- Prepare presentation material and financial reports for board meetings, executive reviews, and investor updates.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Educated to degree standard.
- Qualified in a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
Experience:
- Proven experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Management Information (MI) reporting, or a related financial role, ideally within a corporate environment.
- Experience in creating financial models, business performance analysis, and forecasting.
- Strong understanding of financial systems and tools (e.g., ERP systems, Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
- Highly organized, proactive, and capable of working independently.
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Attention to detail, with the ability to identify trends and anomalies in financial data.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Communication Skills:
- Ability to communicate complex financial data in a clear and concise manner to financial and non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong presentation and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with the Commercial Finance team and senior management across the business.