Reporting directly into the Head of FP&A, the main purpose of the FP&A Manager role is to complete all Internal and Group reporting of past and future financial performance, and support the completion of the financial forecast, budget and strategic long term planning process for the Valeo Foods UK division, providing insight and analysis to support the business decision making process.
Manage the production of insightful, timely and accurate historical and future financial reporting, for both internal UKLT (UK Leadership Team) and Group MMR PowerPoint Board reporting, adhering to any standardised requirements, and including clear communication with Finance Teams where input is required
Completion of detailed financial bridge analysis on actual performance with narrative to provide clear understanding on the key drivers of movements versus comparators
Support the Head of FP&A in completing key group reporting (e.g. international sales, intercompany sales, continuous improvement project tracking)
Submission of Group reporting
Develop strong relationship with Valeo Group FP&A team
Respond in a timely manner to Valeo Group queries on the reporting submitted to them
Manage completion of insightful weekly current month P&L view to EBITDA for all elements of the UK division
Completion of ad-hoc analysis as required
Qualifications
High attention to detail and data accuracy
Strong forward planning approach
Problem-solving skills and ability to apply logic in resolving issues
Reliable and resilient
The ability to multitask
The ability to prioritise
Ability to work under pressure and maintain focus
Ability to have the end user in mind, in considering the reporting outputs prepared
Professional accounting qualification (ACA, CIMA) with supporting professional experience
Proven track record of effectively supporting and influencing stakeholders and providing a full ‘business partnering service’.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across multiple stakeholders to gather data, disseminate insights and manage requests
Extremely strong analytical skills with the ability to present findings in a clear and impactful manner
Good IT skills – especially excel and PowerPoint
Demonstrable track record in a reporting and forward planning role