Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

FP&A Manager-Leeds- Permanent up to £80k

Hays Senior Finance are exclusively partnering with a dynamic and rapidly expanding SME business based in Leeds. Their mission is to revolutionise the online experience by offering a unique and high-quality service to customers. As they continue their rapid growth journey, they are seeking to appoint a talented FP&A Manager to help drive their financial strategy forward.
Role Summary:This is a newly created position. As an ambitious and self-starting FP&A Manager, you will own, create and lead the financial planning and analysis functions, providing robust reporting, with a strong focus on driving cash flow and performance. This position plays a vital role in delivering the organisation's ongoing and ambitious growth plans,
Key responsibilities include:

• Develop financial models and scenario planning to support business strategies
  
• Provide analysis on key performance drivers, identifying risks and opportunities
• Present financial insights to senior management, influencing strategic decision-making
• Lead and mentor a small FP&A team, fostering a high-performance culture
• Managing various modelling projects, including balance sheet and cash flow forecasting.
• Developing revenue and performance models.
• Taking responsibility for the group's entities, partnering with leaders to improve and manage key entities.
• Enhancing reporting tools and maximising performance through technology, including Power BI.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Extensive experience leading an FP&A function and team
• Strong modelling skills with experience in cash flow and revenue analysis.
• Robust balance sheet, P&L, IFRS Accounting Standards and CAPEX experience
• First-class communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent).
• Proficiency in financial management systems and group reporting tools.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Experience and training within a Top 4 or Top 10 accounting firm is preferred.
• Previous experience leading a small team.
• Experience in complex, fast-growing, and entrepreneurial environments, such as start-up, private equity, owner-managed, or investor-led operations, is preferred.
• Experience in technology, e-commerce, data specialist, fintech, digital platforms, and similar would be a distinct advantage.
• The right to work in the UK, without expiry, such as citizenship, ILW, or pre/settlement status.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary of £80K per annum.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including company bonus.
• Hybrid working with 2-3 office days per week.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A vibrant and inclusive work culture that values innovation and collaboration.

If you are an ambitious, forward-thinking, and innovative FP&A professional with top qualifications and a passion for finance, and you desire to make a significant impact on a growing business, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV by clicking apply now.
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