Senior Manager of Financial Planning

2 weeks ago

Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Mantell Associates Full time

Mantell Associates is partnering with a leading Life Science organisation to find a Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to drive strategic financial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute the annual budgeting process, including revenue forecasts, expense projections, and capital expenditure planning.
  • Collaborate with department heads to ensure financial goals align with overall business objectives.
  • Prepare monthly forecasts and variance analyses to evaluate financial performance against budget and previous periods.
  • Identify key drivers of variances and provide actionable recommendations to optimize financial outcomes.
  • Partner with senior management to assess critical initiatives, investment opportunities, and potential business risks.
  • Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to understand the financial impact of various business decisions.
  • Develop and maintain management reporting dashboards and key performance metrics to monitor business performance.
  • Present financial results and insights to executive leadership in a clear, concise manner to facilitate data-driven decision-making.
  • Build and maintain complex financial models to support long-term planning, scenario analysis, and investment valuation.
  • Continuously refine models to reflect changing business dynamics and market conditions.
  • Work closely with departments such as Sales, Operations, Quality, and Human Resources to ensure alignment of financial plans with operational strategies.
  • Act as a strategic partner to functional leaders, providing financial expertise and guidance.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial planning processes.
  • Leverage automation and digitization tools to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort.
  • Support business unit-level initiatives, special projects, and ad-hoc financial analysis as needed.
  • Recruit, lead, coach, and develop the finance & accounting team to ensure professional and technical growth.
  • Foster talent retention and enable career progression within the team.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in finance or a related field; an MBA or advanced degree is preferred.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with a strong focus on budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
  • Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to distill complex financial data into actionable insights.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Power BI, and MS PowerPoint; additional IT skills such as Data Warehouse, Oracle, and SAP are advantageous.
  • Demonstrated success in driving operational improvements and implementing best practices within an FP&A function.
  • Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities effectively.
  • A commitment to continuous learning and professional development, with a proven record of career progression and a desire to stretch capabilities.

Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Science headhunting firm.

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