Full job descriptionOur client, a globally recognised brand based in Coventry, is currently recruiting for a Head of FP&A on a permanent contract. This is a hybrid position and will require travel to the office two days per week.


The position is available to start dependent on notice and offers a salary of up to £60,000 (dependent on experience) plus 10.5% discretionary bonus.


The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant and have strong knowledge of IFRS and UKstatutory accounting, including practical knowledge of IAS 16 and IAS 2.


Duties will include (but are not limited to):
*Leading the FP&A function with responsibility for financial planning, forecasting, performance insight and commercial decision support
*Providing clear financial leadership to the business, translating complex information into practical recommendations that improve profitability, cost control and operational performance
*Managing the FP&A Manager, setting clear objectives and priorities and providing regular performance feedback, coaching and development
*Owning annual budgets, periodic forecasts, long range plans and overall quality for FP&A reporting, analysis and financial models
*Ensuring assumptions are robust, clearly documented and aligned with Group requirements and business strategy
*Presenting complex financial information clearly to senior finance and non-finance audiences
*Leading profitability, pricing and commercial analysis by product, customer and channel to support sustainable financial performance
*Owning, managing and delivering the IAS 16 and IAS 2 calculations, models and associated reporting within agreed month-end, forecast, budget and year-end timetables
*Maintaining effective control and reconciliations and reviewing evidence and audit trails over source data, calculations and accounting outputs
*Coordinating periodic assurance and audit engagements, preparing complete data packs, reconciliations and supporting evidence
*Working closely with Management Accounting on relevant month-end and year-end close activities
*Leading internal cost-control and departmental expenditure reviews, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and manage financial risk


Experience required:
*Significant, progressive experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance or Finance Business Partnering within a complex commercial environment
*Proven experience of directly managing, coaching and developing finance professionals.
*Demonstrable ownership of budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning and management reporting processes.
*Strong experience presenting financial performance, insight and recommendations to executive or senior leadership audiences.


Skills, knowledge and expertise required:
*Strong commercial judgement and confidence to challenge constructively, influence decisions and recommend clear actions
*Proactive, accountable and delivery-focused, with strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain quality under pressure
*Strong and credible people leadership, with the ability to set direction, build capability and manage performance


Rewards and benefits:
*25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
*Discretionary bonus of 10.5%
*Enhanced Pension Scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
*Company car scheme (up to three cars)
*Family private medical insurance


Working hours:
*37 hours per week
*Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm


Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.


James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.


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