FP&A Country Lead

Job Title: FP&A Country Lead
Location: Reading, UK
Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum

Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 Days a Week in Office

Are you a finance professional looking to take the next step in your career? Our client is seeking an FP&A Country Lead to drive financial planning and analysis for their regional operations. Reporting directly to the Head of Performance Management, you will play a key role in supporting Commercial Business Partners and driving financial transformation with a 'One Finance' mindset. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your analytical expertise and financial acumen in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £80,000 per annum
• Hybrid working pattern
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package, including pension and healthcare
• Exposure to international financial operations

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the FP&A Country Lead, supporting onsite Commercial Business Partners with data-driven insights to aid business decision-making.
• Lead the planning and forecasting process for the region, ensuring accurate consolidation of inputs from Commercial Business Partners and Supply Chain Finance.
• Maintain and optimise financial data models for accurate and consistent reporting.
• Develop and implement S/4-based country dashboards as standard reporting tools.
• Drive process simplification, digitisation, and standardisation to enhance financial operations.
• Implement global enablers and ensure operational efficiency within the regional finance framework.
• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders to promote a 'One Finance' approach.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an FP&A role; experience in shared services is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, planning, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Proficiency in financial planning, forecasting, and reporting tools; advanced Excel skills essential.
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in Danish or Swedish is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel periodically within the region.

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to derive insights from complex datasets.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of building strong relationships across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Leadership qualities to inspire and foster a high-performance work culture.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge as an FP&A Country Lead, apply now to be part of our client's forward-thinking finance team!