FP&A Manager

Title: FP&A Manager Salary: Up to £80,000 + Bonus and Benefits Location: London - Hybrid (2-3 days in office) Sector: Sports Forsyth Barnes are delighted to have partnered with a leading Sports Governing body who are seeking an FP&A Manager. This is a newly created dynamic role designed to support robust financial planning and analysis while driving data-driven insights to enhance business performance. This position is responsible for contributing to budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, and comprehensive financial reporting, as well as spearheading analytics initiatives. This position will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to improve decision-making and performance management through innovative analytical approaches and process improvements. This role offers an exciting opportunity to blend traditional financial planning and analysis with innovative analytics, contributing directly to the strategic success and growth of the organisation and its mission. RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

1. Assist in developing and executing the annual budgeting process, ongoing forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
2. Perform detailed financial analysis and modeling to support strategic business decisions and scenario planning.
3. Oversee the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring consistency and accuracy in reporting.
4. Collaborate with the accounting team to maintain strong data quality controls for accurate month-end close and financial forecasting.
5. Lead analytics projects aimed at uncovering business insights, developing key performance indicators (KPIs), and enhancing reporting frameworks.
6. Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and data visualization tools to support data-driven decision-making.
7. Utilize advanced analytical techniques to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, and to support strategic planning.
8. Identify, evaluate, and implement new tools and technologies to improve systems and reporting capabilities.
9. Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function, leveraging both financial and operational analytics.
10. Work closely with cross-functional teams to align FP&A and reporting initiatives with overall business strategies and objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

1. 5-8 years' experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or a related role.
2. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
3. Experience with FP&A tools is a must; examples include Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, Oracle Hyperion, etc.
4. Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel (modeling and data analysis) and PowerPoint.
5. Experience with analytics and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is highly desirable.
6. Familiarity with ERP systems such as Oracle Netsuite is a plus.
7. Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of translating financial and analytical information for diverse audiences.
8. Effective project management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
9. Self-motivated, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning and improvement.