Head of FP&A
- Recruiter
- Axon Moore LTD
- Location
-
Manchester
ManchesterGreater Manchester
- Salary
- £65000 per annum, Benefits: 20% bonus
- Posted
- 30 May 2023
- Closes
- 06 Jun 2023
- Ref
- AC/37549/FP&A
- Job Title
- Business Partner
- Category
- Accountancy
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Head of FP&A | Manchester + Hybrid (2 days in office) | Sports Services
Job Overview:
Axon Moore are delighted to be working in partnership with a fast growing sports services business in Manchester as they look to hire an ambitious and driven FP&A experience qualified accountant to step into the Head of FP&A position.
The role reports into the Head of Group Finance and will lead a small team of 3.
Salary: £65,000 + 20% bonus + excellent benefits
Location: Manchester (2 days in the office / 3 days from home)
Main Duties:
Job Overview:
Axon Moore are delighted to be working in partnership with a fast growing sports services business in Manchester as they look to hire an ambitious and driven FP&A experience qualified accountant to step into the Head of FP&A position.
The role reports into the Head of Group Finance and will lead a small team of 3.
Salary: £65,000 + 20% bonus + excellent benefits
Location: Manchester (2 days in the office / 3 days from home)
Main Duties:
- Lead, mentor, develop and manage the management accounts team.
- Direct and guide the team to develop the accounting and reporting systems, practices and procedures in accordance with current legislation and the latest developments in all applicable accounting standards
- Direct, support and motivate staff to ensure that the responsibilities outlined are carried out effectively and to a high standard, and act as a positive role model for others.
- Responsible for the overall performance of the team, undertaking regular one to ones and performance reviews.
- Explore new ways of working and means of analysing and processing data using power query, power BI and/or any other appropriate means
- Lead the team to ensure the timely and accurate preparation of monthly P&L reports to the Senior Management
- Preparing and reporting actual results vs. budgets/forecasts, variance analysis and narrative on the monthly results and ensure delivered in the agreed timetable;
- Cost centre review and analysis;
- Preparing additional supporting analysis and KPI’s to feed into the monthly management reporting packs;
- Preparation of key reporting information, liaising with applicable managers to ensure that costs are being properly recorded and managed and variances investigated and explained;
- Product/Sector profitability reporting – to be developed and enhanced
- Ensure timely preparation of balance sheet reconciliations for accrued and deferred income and rights costs.
- Ensure that annual budget and forecasting process is co-ordinated across finance and the wider management team.
- Work closely with Head of Customer Performance through the budget and forecast process to make sure fully aligned with customer strategy and performance.
- Develop the use of software tools (Vena) to ensure a robust budget and forecast process is maintained with clearly documented assumptions with detailed analysis available by entity and currency.
- Produce 12 month rolling forecast P&L on monthly basis for inclusion in reporting pack
- Provide a detailed P&L to the compliance team and work with Financial Controller to allow for the balance sheet and cashflow forecast to be developed. Assist with analysis of key working capital items such a deferred and accrued income.
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified with relevant experience in a similar role.
- Experience of finance systems, preferably a large system such as Sage 1000, SAP or similar and an advanced knowledge of Excel, Power Query, Power BI and Powerpoint
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, particularly in communicating with a wide range of people and helping to create a harmonious and effective working environment.
- Strong aptitude for business process improvement.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to take initiative in problem solving.
- Good planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and being flexible in approach.
- Strong communication skills (written, verbal and presentational).
- Customer focused, understanding the needs of customers and the importance of providing solutions to satisfy short and long-term objectives.
- Ability to anticipate and manage potential points of conflict, balancing the interests of different groups against strategy and objectives.
- Negotiation skills with the ability to work effectively and influentially at all levels.
- Goal setting/short term planning: Achieves results by setting goals using quality planning, analysis and decision making. Adapts and copes successfully with changing circumstances.
- Managing complexity: Is able to work effectively in a highly complex, diverse, changing environment. Adapts well to and is energized by change whilst maintaining focus on key business goals and personal objectives.
- Builds effective relationships through positive communication that motivates and influences others. Is an honest, trustworthy, valued team member, and actively involved in achieving team objectives.
- Personal Effectiveness: Produces outstanding results both professionally and personally by being proactive and committed. Continually focuses on achieving positive results contributing to business success.