At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse business performance and drive forecasting to support strategic decisions.
- Company: Dynamic Leeds-based retail business with a focus on growth.
- Benefits: 12-month fixed-term contract with opportunities for impact and development.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams and enhance reporting capabilities.
- Why this job: Join a thriving team and make a real difference in a growing business.
- Qualifications: Proven FP&A experience, strong analytical and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
A highly successful Leeds-based retail business is seeking an experienced FP&A professional to join its team at its City Centre office. As FP&A Manager, you will play a pivotal role in analysing both historical and current business performance, as well as driving forward-looking forecasting. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, providing key insights to support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and deliver high-level presentations for the Board, senior management, and external stakeholders.
- Provide insightful analysis to support evaluation of commercial opportunities, achievement of business objectives, and strategic planning, while identifying risks, trends, and future growth opportunities.
- Take ownership of reporting packs and deliver ad hoc analysis to support weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting requirements for both internal leadership and external stakeholders.
- Lead and enhance the budgeting and strategic planning process, including long-term P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow forecasting, ensuring alignment with business strategy and funding requirements.
- Develop and maintain KPI reporting, advising leadership on metrics that drive meaningful improvements in performance.
- Support forecasting processes by reviewing operational assumptions, investigating variances, and providing constructive challenge to optimise decision-making.
- Assist in the annual budgeting cycle and delivery of a rolling two-year medium-term plan.
- Support the 13-week rolling cash flow forecasting process.
- Contribute to the Group's monthly management reporting, delivering clear and insightful analysis.
- Provide sales and margin analysis across channels, business units, and geographic regions.
- Support stock analysis, including optimisation levels, slow-moving inventory, purchase order timing, and open-to-buy planning.
- Work closely with the Finance Director, supporting all aspects of corporate financial management.
- Act as a business partner to both finance and non-finance teams, including Sales, Operations, and HR.
- Drive the development of Navision reporting capabilities and support the training of finance and non-finance teams to maximise system usage.
About You:
- Proven FP&A experience, ideally within a retail environment.
- Experience with Navision is advantageous but not essential.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
This role is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract. If you're looking to make an impact within a dynamic and growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
Interim FP&A Manager in Leeds employer: Sharp Consultancy
Join a dynamic and growing retail business in the heart of Leeds, where your expertise as an Interim FP&A Manager will be valued and impactful. With a strong focus on employee development, collaborative work culture, and opportunities to engage with senior stakeholders, this role offers a unique chance to contribute to strategic decision-making while enjoying the vibrant city centre environment. Benefit from a supportive team atmosphere that encourages innovation and professional growth, making it an excellent place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
