Role Overview
Our client an International Agricultural Commodities company based in London, is offering an exciting opportunity for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (FP&A Manager) to join our dynamic global team. In this role, you will ensure seamless department operations to enable a focus on strategic initiatives. You will oversee the FP&A team's daily activities, collaborate with other teams to develop robust reporting frameworks, and ensure precise financial analysis and reporting.
Key Accountabilities
- Strategic Initiatives: Work with the Head of FP&A and Group Finance Director to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A function, including new reporting structures.
- Reporting: Partner with the other teams to ensure precise and transparent data reporting, integrating metrics into financial planning and analysis to embed sustainability in strategic decisions.
- Process Integration: Develop robust reporting processes within the financial reporting framework to ensure consistency and transparency in sustainability disclosures.
- Regulatory Compliance: Stay current with evolving disclosure trends and regulatory requirements, ensuring proactive compliance.
- Financial Planning: Assist in developing long-term financial plans, budgets, and forecasts aligned with corporate objectives and market trends.
- Team Mentorship: Provide guidance to the central finance team, ensuring timely production of high-quality management information and analysis.
- Process Development: Improve and redesign the annual group budgeting process and enhance internal reporting processes.
- Planning and Analysis: Deliver accurate and high-quality reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, including detailed P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis.
- Project Management: Support senior team projects by producing and updating financial models and forecasts, challenging assumptions, managing stakeholders, presenting data-driven recommendations, and assisting with execution.
Skills and Experience
- Financial Modeling: Experience in building and maintaining financial models and supporting complex business decisions.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in financial modeling, Excel, and analytical tools; familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Dynamics) and Hyperion (HFM) preferred.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to build relationships, work independently with minimal supervision, and pay attention to detail.
- Reporting and Presentation: Experience in preparing professional reports and presentations.
- Project Management: Strong project management skills.
This role is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced professional to join a historic and impactful company, contributing to its financial strategy and sustainability initiatives.