Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

FP&A Manager required for a Private Equity backed consumer goods company based in Cambridge!£70,000 - £80,000 + Bonus and Benefits An opportunity has arisen for a qualified chartered finance professional to join a private equity backed, consumer goods business that is a market leader in what they do. They have a good growth plan and you will play a pivotal role in the commercial finance team with a focus on ensuring accurate month-end close, presenting P&L reports, driving strategic decisions, managing budgets, developing KPI dashboards, and supporting process improvements and automations as well as partnering with the Executive team. You will also be a key player in enhancing processes and setting out best practice for colleagues. To successfully deliver in the profile position, you will need to have:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
• Experience with PowerBI would be desirable but not essential
• Brilliant interpersonal skills
• Hands on approach
• Strong excel and systems skills

• To be responsible for the FP&A function within the organisation
• Ownership of the forecasting and budgeting process for the business
• Providing the business with analysis and guidance and support that will aid strategic decision making
• To own the cost base for the organisation, and partnering with the cost centre owners, challenging them were necessary
• Making sure that the month end process is as accurate and efficient as possible
• Supporting with continuous improvements across the finance team and wider business as well as being involved with system implementations