World of Books Group

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Location
London Area, United Kingdom
Posted At
10/23/2024
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Description

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!

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