Business Manager at Ignata Finance Group - a ZRG Partners Company
Group Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
We are seeking a highly astute and ambitious Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to lead forecasting, budgeting, financial analysis and management/investor reporting for a fast-paced private equity backed multisite business. This is a new role, created as a result of the business’s rapid organic and inorganic growth, which will play a critical part in supporting strategic decision-making, financial performance management, and optimising business operations across various functions. The ideal candidate will understand financial modelling, business forecasting, and corporate finance operations, with a strong ability to communicate insights to senior management. The role reports to the Group FD whilst working closely with other senior stakeholders including the Private Equity house. We are looking for someone super ambitious, self-starting and a drive to develop and progress their career within a PE backed business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the Group FD on all FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, long term planning and cash flow forecasting processes, providing routine and ad hoc support as necessary.
* Produce accurate monthly financial and non-financial reports for investors.
* Develop strong stakeholder relationships at senior management level to deliver impactful business insights that will influence key decisions to improve business performance.
* Provide commercial insights behind the numbers on historic acquisitions.
* Assist on the integration of any new acquisitions.
* Conduct detailed financial analysis, identifying trends and risks.
* Collaborate with business leaders to analyse financial performance and advise on areas for cost optimisation and growth opportunities.
* Perform in-depth financial analysis, including preparing financial models, forecasts, and valuations to support decision-making.
* Prepare presentations and reports for senior management and stakeholders.
* Forecasting, tracking & reporting of synergies associated with M&A and other value add activities across the group, in line with business cases.
* Ultimately, this role will play an important part in an eventual exit by the private equity investor.
Requirements:
* ACA or CIMA qualified.
* Either 2+ years direct experience in the FP&A/Commercial Finance function of a PLC or private equity backed business, OR a candidate from practice, with at least 1-2 years post-qualified experience and ideally with experience in either corporate finance/transaction services, restructuring or consultancy – ideally within a Top 10 firm.
* Expertise in financial modelling, analysis and insight.
* Strong analytical skills including the ability to interpret data, generate insights and construct solutions.
* The ability to operate in high performing, multi-disciplinary teams.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities.
* Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to build and maintain relationships.
* Strong attention to detail and a strategic mindset.
* Demonstrate strong project management, planning and organisational skills.
* Strong analytical skills and ability to deal with complex information.
Working Pattern:
Hybrid: 2 days per week in Derbyshire office.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Accounting/Auditing
Industries: Retail, Hospitality, and Education
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