Financial Planning, Reporting

3 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Claire's Full time
Financial Planning, Reporting & Analysis Manager

Claire's are recruiting a Financial Planning, Reporting & Analysis Manager (FPR&A Manager. The FPR&A Manager is responsible for providing a complete financial planning and management information and analysis service to directors within our European business, Margin and Cost of goods planning and supporting the CPG business.

Reporting to the FPR&A Director, this role will supervise a small team and will be working closely with senior stakeholders.

The role can be offered on a hybrid basis working 2/3 days a week from our European HQ in Birmingham.

Duties and responsibilities:
  • Prepare the annual budget and quarterly reforecasts, providing information for strategic planning for Sales, Cost of Sales and assisting in preparation of all Operational expense plans.
  • Ensure the completion of comprehensive annual budgeting process for all areas of responsibility
  • Manage Store Investment Appraisals, including sales forecasts and store by store proformas.
  • Review CPG P&L's to ensure accuracy and highlight any potential Risks and Opportunities
  • Ensure an understanding of store performance, seeking to develop knowledge and understanding in all areas and provide a pro-active approach. This to include second sites, potential store closures and like-for-like by store analysis
  • With regards to 'What if' scenarios, provide an understanding of possibilities for sales opportunities/downturn or hours utilisation and the profit implications arising
  • Liaise with Merchandising to ensure consistency between Buying and Finance plans.
  • Analyse and evaluate MPPR information throughout and compare with company business plan ensuring its objectives are satisfied. Communicate and manage through any variances or updates. Control revised plans
  • Decision support - producing analysis and conclusions as required to support business decisions
  • Production of ad hoc information and analysis and involvement in project work as required
  • Provide assistance to the Director of FPR&A and Financial Controller and produce ad hoc analyses, forecasts or scenarios as required
What are we looking for?

To be considered for this role we are keen to speak to people with the following skills and experience:
  • Newly/Nearly Qualified Accountant, CIMA or ACCA
  • Experience gained as a Financial Analyst, Management Accountant or Commercial Accountant
  • Solid experience of preparing month end accounts
  • Broad knowledge across the Financial spectrum
  • Advanced Excel and general Microsoft Office skills
  • Power BI
  • Strong attention to detail and good problem solving skills
  • Experience of a retail environment would be desirable along with experience of Oracle Financials
Claire's is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we encourage applications from members of all underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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