Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

3 days ago


Wokingham, Wokingham, United Kingdom CitNOW Group Full time
About Us

CitNOW Group is a leading provider of innovative software solutions for the automotive industry. Our mission is to empower dealerships and retailers to sell more vehicles and parts profitably.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior FP&A Analyst to join our Finance Team, reporting into the Head of FP&A. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving informed decision-making, financial strategy, and performance analysis across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Administer the implementation of the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with department heads to gather relevant inputs and assumptions.
  • Build a deep understanding of the metrics used to build any forecasts/budgets across all entities.
  • Analyse and interpret financial data to provide meaningful insights to senior management, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities that impact the organization's revenue and gross margin.
  • Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports, including variance analyses against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods, to assist senior leaders in making informed decisions.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of FP&A Analysts, providing skill and career development opportunities.
  • Collaborate with business partners to develop key performance indicators (KPIs) that align with strategic objectives and track and report on these metrics regularly.
  • Monitor financial health by identifying potential areas of concern and recommending corrective actions to ensure financial targets are met.
  • Provide decision support through financial modelling and scenario analysis for various strategic initiatives, acquisitions, investments, and other business opportunities.
  • Establish strong cross-functional relationships with departments such as Sales, Marketing, Operations, and HR to facilitate seamless information exchange and collaboration.
  • Liaise with Treasury to inform cash flow forecasts.
  • Continuously improve financial processes, reporting systems, and analytical tools to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial planning and analysis activities.
Requirements:
  • Proven experience in a Senior FP&A Analyst position.
  • Experience managing and coaching a team of Analysts.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and distil into actionable insights.
  • Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting techniques, and budgeting processes.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, along with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
  • Skilled in organizing tasks and establishing priorities to meet deadlines.
  • Strong technical experience with Excel is a necessity.
What We Offer:

In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits package is second to none. Employee wellbeing is at the heart of our people strategy, with a number of innovative wellness initiatives such as flexible working hours and additional paid leave for personal wellbeing. We recognize the development of our people is vital to the ongoing success of the business and proudly promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement, along with opportunities to develop and progress a successful career with us.

The CitNOW Group is an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity across our international teams. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace where everyone's individuality is valued.



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