The OPRA Group has a great opportunity for a highly skilled FP & A Manager to join a dynamic team.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the financial strategy and business growth through detailed financial analysis, planning and reporting.
The position requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex financial information effectively and clearly.
This is a permanent hybrid role, working 3 days in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Role Duties:
Financial Planning and Budgeting
- Preparation of budgets and forecasting across the EMEA Group and alignment with Global reporting templates
- Managing the analysis tools for comparison of performance to budget
Business Partnering
- Collaborate with various departments to understand their information needs and provide support.
- Work closely with our Global FP&A team to integrate and align EMEA and US reporting needs.
- Analysis for performance improvement across the business
- Analytical support for acquisitions and integrations
- Preparation of reports detailing analysis and conclusions to support decision-making.
Forecasting and Scenario Planning
- Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting and scenario analysis.
- Analyse market trends, competitive landscape, and internal performance to provide strategic recommendations.
- Identify potential risks and opportunities impacting the financial performance of the business.
Continuous improvement
- Drive process improvement and efficiency of our data analysis methods and tools.
- Ad hoc analysis to support the Director of Finance EMEA, EMEA President and EMEA Group FC
- Stay updated with best practices and industry trends affecting the business.
FP & A Manager - Essential Skills & Experience Required:
- Strong knowledge of financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting techniques
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Robust analysis and presentation skills
- Ability to problem solve and provide the best solutions with the available data.
- High level of Excel skills including SQL queries.
- Experience of ERPs and other finance systems preferable, Oracle, SAP, Sage
- ACA or ACCA qualified
- Minimum 5 years' experience in FP&A preferably within a manufacturing or retail environment
- Experience within a due diligence or restructuring team of an accounting firm or similar would be advantageous
FP & A Manager - Key Requirements:
- Works cooperatively and willingly with others to achieve business objectives.
- Communicates effectively and influences others.
- Continuously looks for ways to improve personal and business performance.
- Willingly adapt to changing circumstances to achieve the desired results.
- Able to organise own time and work effectively even under pressure, self-check and maintain great attention to detail
Are you interested in being an FP & A Manager with us? If so, apply now and expect a call from one of our consultants to discuss the endless opportunities we can offer!