The FP&A Team in the UK is responsible for budgeting, forecasting & commercial analytics for each of our brands and also for the consolidated UK Region. It is divided into 3 teams which work very closely together and rotation between the teams is encouraged:
Brand FP&A:
Centres of Excellence
Regional FP&A
Brand FP&A is responsible for all elements of a brand(s) P&L, supporting the Business Manager with for budgeting, monthly forecasting & commercial analysis working directly with the London brand management teams.
Centres of Excellence are dedicated analytics capabilities delivering timely, relevant and powerful analyses with actionable insights across all areas of the P&L and for our key channels, supporting several teams: Brands, Business Transformation, UK Regional Management & Functional Leaders.
Regional FP&A manages the consolidation and timely submission of budgets, monthly estimates across all brands, liaising directly with the New York Corporate Finance Team and performs cross brand analytics to support Regional Management
Key Roles and Responsibilities
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Planning and Monthly Estimate
Supports with evaluation of financial impact of strategic choices as part of long range planning process
Works with the brand teams & business manager to deliver the annual budget & monthly estimates, ensuring timely completion of all required schedules and upload into consolidation system
Monthly close
Proposes accruals (actual postings done by separate RTR team)
Ensures integrity of accounts and performs variance analysis in line with Corporate deadlines
Upholds accounting principles and ensures proper processes are adhered to within the brand teams
Business Partnering & Performance Management
Ensures relevant, accurate financial and commercial reporting is delivered to brand teams; including oversight of reporting issued by other brand teams
Meets with Cost Centre managers to review performance and forecast, ensuring gaps are identified & addressed and that forward forecast is correct
Supports brands with effective resource allocation, highlighting opportunities to reduce/optimise spend, looking at return on investment of specific initiatives and profitability across doors/channels/categories
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
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Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA
Strong verbal & written communication skills
Excellent Excel & Powerpoint skills
Ability to effectively plan & prioritise work, meeting deadlines in fast paced environment with high level of first time accuracy
Strong analytical skills, questions data & looks for root cause
Strong team player
Adaptable and willing to support change
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
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Hybrid Working (2 days WFH, 3 days office based)* 25 Days Annual Leave (exc. Bank Holidays)* 1 day Annual Leave to celebrate your birthday* Holiday Purchase opportunity* Bonus Opportunity* Ability to work Remotely/Abroad up to two weeks per calendar year* Summer Fridays* Generous Staff Discount* Mental Health Wellbeing Initiatives* Benefits platform with exclusive discounts and offers* Employee resource groups* LinkedIn learning*
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