Description
REF: MA53573
Industry: Retail
Employment Type: 6-Month Contract
Location: London / East Midlands
Salary Guide: Up to £90,000 Pro Rata
Our client, a prestigious brand, is seeking an interim FP&A Manager to provide financial planning and analysis that will support strategic decision-making across the company. This role requires a keen eye for detail, excellent analytical skills, and a strong ability in financial modelling and BI reporting. This is a critical role, reporting directly to the Head of Finance and the CFO. Initially for a period of 6 months, there is scope for the role to extend. This role is office based 3 days a week (2 remote) and initially for a 6 months period, with scope to further extend. With offices in London and in the East Midlands, some time will be required in both locations.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities for this FP&A role will include but are not limited to:
- Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to support decision-making processes and long term strategic planning.
- Generate, maintain, and automate financial reports using BI tools, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Analyse current and past financial data and performance, identifying trends and providing insights to key decision makers in the company.
- Prepare regular reporting packs for senior leadership.
- Collaborate with various departments to gather financial information and forecasts, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting and data analysis standards and practices.
- Support the Head of Finance and CFO with ad-hoc analyses, presentations, and projects.
Skills
The skills and experience required for this FP&A role include but are not limited to:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis within the retail or manufacturing sector.
- Strong proficiency in financial modelling techniquesand BI tools.
- High level of expertise in MS Excelandfinancial planning software.
- Exceptional analyticalandquantitative skillswitha detailed-oriented mindset.
- Excellent communicationandinterpersonal skills,cabableofworking effectivelywith all levels ofthe organisation.
- Proven abilityto manage multipleprojects simultaneouslyin afast-paced environment.
Apply
To applyfor this FP&Arole please use the apply button. Please note that due tothe expected volumeof applications,we will onlybe ableto respondto those candidateswhose experiencecloselymatches therequirements ofour client.Wearesorry,but ifyou havenot heardfrom uswithin thenext ten dayspleaseassume youhave beenunsuccessfulonthis occasion.Walker Hamill hasbeen aspecialist financeandstrategy recruiterfor over30 years.We havean extensiveclient group,includng major multinationallisted organisationsprivate equitybacked businessesand privatelyowned companies.We recruitacrossall sectorsandhave particularlystrongclient relationshipsin media retail pharma/biotech technology property/real estate leisurebusiness services.Headquarteredin London wehave additionalofficesin continentalEurope.