FP&A Manager (European buying office)
Our client is a renowned European buying office and they are looking for a FP&A Manager to lead the financial reporting and analysis function, ensuring accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting. Provide financial insights and analysis to support business decision making.
Main Responsibilities:
- Manage a team of 3 staff involved in financial reporting, accounting and analysis.
- Oversee the monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing process and ensure adherence to reporting timelines.
- Prepare consolidated financial statements, management accounts and other internal/external financial reports.
- Perform variance analysis on actual vs budget/forecast figures and report on key variances.
- Provide analysis and insights into business/financial performance, costs, margins etc.
- Assist in strategic planning, forecasting, budgeting and advising on financial implications of business decisions.
- Ensure compliance with local statutory reporting requirements and liaison with external auditors.
- Develop and maintain financial reporting systems and processes.
- Identify opportunities and risks through financial analysis and recommend actions.
Requirements:
- Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field with professional qualification.
- Minimum 10 years experience in a financial reporting and analysis management role.
- Experienced in managing teams and staff development.
- Expert knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards and analysis techniques.
- Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to translate financial data into clear insights for non-finance colleagues.
- Proficient in MS Office, accountings systems, reporting tools.
- Previous experience working in buying office is a plus
- Fluent in English with other European language skills desirable.
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