Financial Planning & Analysis Manager in Hampshire

We are seeking an exceptional Manager to join our FP&A team. This role is an individual contributor position and does not include direct people management. This role follows a hybrid working model, with an expectation to work from the Farnborough office three days per week. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of businesses and operational models across functions, coupled with relevant experience in working directly with senior leadership. The Manager will be responsible for providing strategic financial support and insights to enhance the sales organization’s performance. This role requires a deep understanding of financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting processes, and the ability to collaborate with senior leadership to drive business decisions.

A Typical Day in the Life Includes:

• Financial Support and Insights: Provide comprehensive financial support by directly analyzing P&L statements and operational metrics. Utilize your knowledge of financial systems and processes to deliver actionable insights that maximize business performance and achieve financial targets, including managing headcount and non-employee spending.
• Strategic Decision-Making: Facilitate effective decision-making by conducting economic analyses and developing financial models. Challenge assumptions and provide alternative scenarios to inform strategic initiatives. Lead ad hoc financial analyses to support ongoing projects and operational improvements.
• Monthly Closing and Reporting: Oversee and actively participate in the monthly closing process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Analyze variances from prior periods, providing detailed explanations and insights. Collaborate closely with the accounting team to enhance communication and drive process efficiencies, ensuring all financial data is accurately reflected.
• Sales FP&A Collaboration: Support the Head of Sales FP&A with financial reports analysis and consolidation and ad hoc assignments.
• Planning and Forecasting: Take an active role in the planning and forecasting process for the sales organization, incorporating input from various departments. Monitor financial performance, conducting variance analysis to identify trends and inform future planning.
• Cross-Functional Engagement: Engage with cross-functional teams, including sales, accounting, and operations, to ensure alignment on financial objectives. Build strong relationships to foster collaboration and facilitate the sharing of insights and best practices.

Basic Qualifications:

• Proven experience in finance, with a strong background in FP&A and direct interaction with senior management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide strategic insights.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proficient in Excel and financial software tools, with experience in data visualization.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• A strong interest in being a key contributor to the organization’s financial success.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA is preferred.
• Experience in multinational finance operations, particularly in the technology or software sector.