Finance Manager FP&A

Finance Manager – FP&A (US Business)

We\’re looking for a Finance Manager to join the No7 Beauty Company FP&A team, reporting into the Head of Finance, International Markets. You will be given the opportunity to obtain experience in international markets (focused on strong growth) and a multicultural environment. It will deal with multiple levels within the organisation, with exposure to the US Commercial Director and Leadership Team. You will lead our performance through both insightful analysis, and helping to identify process improvement. You will work in the UK (Nottingham).

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A for the US business, including month-end, budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with business partners and Controllership to preserve the integrity of the accounts.
• Own and communicate the FP&A plan and calendar to the US business, setting clear expectations on deliverables within wider organisation timelines.
• Produce performance packs, giving clear performance insights. Analyse variances to plans and work with the business to proactively identify and minimise discrepancies and risks.
• Support the Head of Finance through ownership of the entire Boots Retail USA P&L and balance sheet, using expertise of other teams where required (on and offshore).
• Challenge the Commercial teams to identify the most accurate forecast, risks and opportunities to achieve our goals.
• Work closely with business partners to provide analysis to improve sales forecasting, drive top line margin through COGS and Trade analysis.
• Provide FP&A support to the Commercial Director and Senior Finance Managers for EMEA & APAC and No7 Beauty Company.
• Role may also include central review of International Retail businesses (e.g. Mexico) performance (mid/ full month and quarterly reports and forecast/budgets), and ad hoc review of business cases.
• Close collaboration with Commercial partners, and central FP&A team.
• Ensure adherence to processes, including S&OP, providing feedback.
• Support central FP&A reporting with commercial insight, being the expert for your area.
• Work with a continuous improvement mind‑set to simplify processes and reporting.
• Prepare ad‑hoc analysis to provide insight into our performance.
• Support overall FP&A team with wider team projects and goals.

Qualifications

• A qualified finance professional (CIMA, ACA, ACCA).
• Proactive, independent person who is excellent at maintaining relationships with multiple partners across all levels in the business.
• Flexible, with the ability to cope within an agile environment.
• Commercial awareness with a great working knowledge of Excel. Excellent attention to detail and concern for quality.
• It would be great if you also have additional experience (not essential), so we would welcome applications from candidates that don\’t match this additional criteria.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Generous employee discounts.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child.
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better.