FP&A Manager

World of Books Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

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Job Title: FP&A Manager

Location: London (Hybrid: 2 days in-office, 3 remote)

About the Role:

This is a key role within the FP&A team, essential to shaping the Group's long-term strategy and the future success of the UK business. Reporting to the Head of FP&A, you'll work closely with senior management and have significant autonomy. As the business continues to grow and evolve, you will lead the development of both new and existing reporting systems, with a focus on enhancing profitability and driving performance. You'll also play a crucial role in advancing our reporting and budgeting system (Vena).

Key Responsibilities:

• Own financial performance reviews for the UK business, ensuring accuracy and timely month-end closure.
• Lead month-end reviews, providing analysis and commentary on key metrics (e.g., postage and labour costs).
• Prepare reporting packs for leadership and the board, delivering insights on performance vs budget/forecast.
• Work with the FP&A and Financial Control teams to improve reporting processes and develop Vena reporting.
• Provide business partnering support, collaborating with senior stakeholders to challenge and improve performance.
• Lead the preparation of UK budget/forecast submissions, ensuring alignment across the business.
• Develop intra-month reporting to enable timely trading decisions.
• Support business cases for new initiatives and track ROI.
• Contribute to ad hoc duties and special projects as needed.

Person Specification:

• Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with significant experience in FP&A and finance business partnering.
• Excellent communicator, able to simplify complex topics for various audiences.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including the Group CFO.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a collaborative team mindset.
• Proactive, with a passion for turning data into actionable insights.
• Skilled in MS Excel and experienced in producing board packs and commentary.
• Experience with Vena and/or Tableau is a plus.
• High standards of accuracy and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Resilient and adaptable, capable of thriving in a fast-paced, private equity-backed environment.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing business backed by private equity, where you can make a significant impact on the finance function. We offer career progression, hybrid working, and the chance to collaborate with senior leadership.

Location:

Based in our London office, a short walk from Kings Cross station. Our hybrid model includes 2 days in-office and 3 days remote. Flexibility and occasional travel to other UK and international sites may be required.

Ready to drive the future of our finance function? Apply now!