Job Description

Job Summary

This is a key role supporting continued growth, profitability, and strategic financial decision-making across multiple business units and geographies.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop, maintain and enhance rolling P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cashflow forecasts for the current year plus one. Develop and manage rolling commercial forecasting tools to translate sales team forecasts into actionable insights, identifying turnover drivers and their financial impact. Produce weekly profitability analysis by customer, brand, division, and category down to net contribution to overheads. Analyse and report on variances, highlighting key deviations. Assist with the annual budget-setting process in collaboration with the Management Accountant and key stakeholders. Ensure alignment between commercial plans and operational budgets. Collaborate with the Recruitment Team to develop dashboards to better understand implications of movements in Contractor Numbers and other KPI's Create and maintain metrics for customer service efficiency, performance, and supplier reliability. Collaborate with teams across finance, commercial, and operations functions Provide financial analysis, insight, and recommendations to commercial and operational leaders Analyse financial performance and provide guidance on business improvement Develop and present strategic plans and financial recommendations Support business restructuring and cost efficiency initiatives Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems

Person Specification

Essential:

Proven track record in an FP&A role, preferably within a global business Adept at handling large datasets and generating insights. Expertise in financial modelling, dashboards, and scenario planning. Proactive problem-solving and strategic planning. Exceptional ability to translate business drivers into financial metrics and actionable insights. Strong communication and storytelling skills, making complex data accessible to diverse audiences. Proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven with a focus on excellence. Collaborative and team-oriented with exceptional interpersonal skills. Adaptable, organised, and detail-oriented with a positive, "glass-half-full" outlook. Experience managing finance professionals and processes Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills Confidence in working cross-functionally and influencing at senior level Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

Desirable:

Experience with Plc Style (or equivalent) reporting Experience within Services sector Experience with Sage 50 and Xero accounting software

Qualifications:

Professional Accounting Qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person