Head of FP&A

Marks Sattin are working with a leading multisite Wholesale Organisation in the Rugby area to recruit a Head of FP&A. The position is a hybrid working role, with 3 days expected in the offices therefore applicants must be within a commutable distance

The position is a newly defined role which will report to the Group Finance Director, with a dotted line to the CFO and will oversee the team of Finance Analysts. The Head of FP&A will be a dynamic individual with experience running the financial planning and reporting process within a fast paced multisite business.

The Head of FP&A role will be an individual with fantastic interpersonal skills, influencing and negotiating skills as you will present monthly results and forecast expectations to the Executive team.

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the financial and planning processes, overseeing the full P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash flow, providing well-informed financial decision making that will improve the company's financial performance.
• Managing the development of systems, processes and reporting to drive forward the team's support to the wider business.
• Evaluating opportunities to drive revenue growth, and ensure smooth alignment of processes across the organisation providing clear communication of overall risks and opportunities.
• Leading and developing the team to achieve and exceed their business goals.
• Manage requests from HQ around the provision of information and strategy.
• Manage and Lead Ad-hoc projects that are required with a Finance and Strategic focus.
• Be part of and contribute to the success of the Commercial Leadership Team and contribute to the strategic direction of the business.
• Work closely with senior staff to ensure adherence to guidelines and accounting standards and achieve department goals for continuous improvement.

To be considered you must be:

• A Qualified Accountant - (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Experienced in FP&A within a fast paced, multisite organisation (Retail or Wholesale)
• Commercial astute with the ability to see the bigger picture to drive the business forward
• Experienced managing a team
• An excellent communicator with the ability to challenge, influence, negotiate and present to the Exec Team
• Commutable to the location as this will be a hybrid working role

On offer is an attractive remuneration package for the right candidate, hybrid working and a real opportunity to be a decision maker within a well recognised organisation with a household name. If this sounds like you, please do not hesitate to apply!