Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
Are you an experienced finance professional with strong FP&A expertise, excellent systems knowledge, and a passion for driving business performance?
Cedar Recruitment are supporting on an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and high-performing finance team within a leading organisation.
The role is working Permanently in London and the salary on offer is £70,000 per annum with a discretionary bonus, excellent pension and private healthcare amongst other enticing benefits.
Main Duties:As the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, you will play a key role in financial planning, forecasting, and strategic modelling. Working closely with the Head of Business Partnering and Planning, you will: - Lead on annual budget cycles, quarterly forecasts, and longer-term financial projections.
- Own and maintain planning software, BI tools and reporting dashboards.
- Prepare and manage P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow models, providing insights to support business strategy.
- Partner with senior stakeholders, providing analysis to inform business decisions, new initiatives, and revenue-generating opportunities.
- Develop scenario models, "what-if" analysis and strategic planning reports.
- Act as system administrator for the planning tool and build expertise in Power BI reporting.
- Drive improvements in finance processes, automation, and reporting capability.
Essential Requirements: You will be a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with proven experience in FP&A, business partnering, and financial modelling. In addition, you will bring:
- Advanced Excel skills and the ability to build complex models and dashboards.
- Hands-on experience with planning tools
- Familiarity with BI and reporting tools including Power BI.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, identify risks and opportunities, and communicate insights clearly.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
- A collaborative approach, with the ability to work across teams to solve problems and improve processes.