FP&A Manager
Job Placements · Kensington
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An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced FP&A Manager to join a dynamic and growing organisation. This role is suited to an analytical and forward-thinking finance professional who can combine strong technical expertise with commercial acumen to support strategic decision-making across the business.
Working closely with senior leadership, you will take ownership of financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, financial modelling, and performance analysis. You will play a key role in providing actionable insights, evaluating business opportunities, and supporting the organisation's long-term growth objectives. If you're looking for a position where your work extends beyond reporting and directly impacts business performance, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across the organisation.
- Perform detailed variance analysis and identify key drivers of business performance.
- Deliver meaningful financial insights and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making.
- Develop and enhance financial planning frameworks and performance metrics.
Financial Modelling & Business Analysis
- Build and maintain sophisticated financial models from the ground up.
- Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to support business initiatives.
- Analyse profitability, margins, and business performance trends.
- Evaluate commercial opportunities and provide data-driven recommendations to management.
Due Diligence & Strategic Support
- Perform financial due diligence on acquisitions, investments, and strategic opportunities.
- Support business cases and investment proposals through robust financial analysis.
- Conduct diagnostic reviews across business units to identify risks, opportunities, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Assist leadership teams in evaluating the financial impact of strategic decisions.
Management Reporting & Performance Management
- Prepare management reports, dashboards, and executive-level performance analysis.
- Monitor operational and financial KPIs across the business.
- Analyse profit and loss performance and provide actionable improvement recommendations.
- Present financial information and commercial insights to senior stakeholders.
Cost Management & Profitability Analysis
- Conduct detailed cost analysis and cost management reviews.
- Identify opportunities to improve
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