FP & A Manager

The OPRA Group has a great opportunity for a highly skilled FP & A Manager to join a dynamic team.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the financial strategy and business growth through detailed financial analysis, planning and reporting.

The position requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex financial information effectively and clearly.

This is a permanent hybrid role, working 3 days in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Role Duties:

Financial Planning and Budgeting

• Preparation of budgets and forecasting across the EMEA Group and alignment with Global reporting templates
• Managing the analysis tools for comparison of performance to budget

Business Partnering

• Collaborate with various departments to understand their information needs and provide support.
• Work closely with our Global FP&A team to integrate and align EMEA and US reporting needs.
• Analysis for performance improvement across the business
• Analytical support for acquisitions and integrations
• Preparation of reports detailing analysis and conclusions to support decision-making.

Forecasting and Scenario Planning

• Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting and scenario analysis.
• Analyse market trends, competitive landscape, and internal performance to provide strategic recommendations.
• Identify potential risks and opportunities impacting the financial performance of the business.

Continuous improvement

• Drive process improvement and efficiency of our data analysis methods and tools.
• Ad hoc analysis to support the Director of Finance EMEA, EMEA President and EMEA Group FC
• Stay updated with best practices and industry trends affecting the business.

FP & A Manager - Essential Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong knowledge of financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting techniques
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Robust analysis and presentation skills
• Ability to problem solve and provide the best solutions with the available data.
• High level of Excel skills including SQL queries.
• Experience of ERPs and other finance systems preferable, Oracle, SAP, Sage
• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in FP&A preferably within a manufacturing or retail environment
• Experience within a due diligence or restructuring team of an accounting firm or similar would be advantageous

FP & A Manager - Key Requirements:

• Works cooperatively and willingly with others to achieve business objectives.
• Communicates effectively and influences others.
• Continuously looks for ways to improve personal and business performance.
• Willingly adapt to changing circumstances to achieve the desired results.
• Able to organise own time and work effectively even under pressure, self-check and maintain great attention to detail

Are you interested in being an FP & A Manager with us? If so, apply now and expect a call from one of our consultants to discuss the endless opportunities we can offer!