Group Senior FP&A Analyst
Responsible to: Group FP&A Manager
Department: Group Finance
Location: JD Sports Fashion PLC, Edinburgh House, Hollinsbrook Way, Pilsworth, Bury, BL9 8RR
Role Overview
This is an opportunity for a qualified accountant to join the Group finance team in a fast‑paced FTSE 100 PLC.
* We are looking to recruit an experienced Senior FP&A Analyst to join the Group Financial Planning & Analysis team.
* Reporting to the FP&A Manager - the role will be a key driver in producing annual budgeting, rolling Group forecasts and the Group’s five‑year business plan; together with weekly and ad‑hoc analysis and reporting to support senior management decision‑making.
* We are looking for an individual who has significant previous FP&A experience, preferably from a retail background.
* You will have a proactive friendly approach, highly numerical and critical mindset.
* You will have the ability to work independently, to challenge, and build trusted working relationships with colleagues across the team and the wider business.
What does the job involve?
* Drive and own the creation of allocated segments of the Group budget and reforecasting process, leveraging strong Business Partnering relationships with business segments across JD Group globally.
* Drive and own allocated segments of the Group’s annual business planning process and the development and evolution of the five‑year business plan.
* Create and distribute the Monthly Flash and be responsible for Month End Reporting analysis and commentary accuracy.
* Create and present reports to the senior management, and preparation of reports for the Board.
* Communicate with departmental teams on financial matters, such as KPIs and MI. Supporting the harmonisation of KPI definitions across the group.
* Proactive ad‑hoc analysis to support decision‑making across the business, producing reports and projections based on the appropriate analysis conducted, including relevant commentary.
* Develop complex financial models that address complex issues, handling large data sets & drawing out insightful high‑quality reporting.
* Consolidate weekly outturn trackers for allocated business units, highlighting key risk and opportunities.
* Enhance data quality and reporting through automation and leveraging system capabilities.
* Build strong relationships with Group Reporting, Treasury, and Commercial Finance to ensure planning assumptions are aligned and robust.
* Act as a mentor to graduate analysts, supporting development of financial modelling, analysis, and presentation skills.
What You'll Bring
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA or equivalent) with substantial commercial finance experience, ideally in a retail or FMCG environment.
* A ‘can do attitude’ with the ability to work with people across different departments and at all levels within the business.
* Significant business planning and forecasting experience.
* Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint at an advanced level).
* Very strong mathematical, financial analysis and critical thinking skills.
* Very strong financial modelling skills.
* Very strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
* Awareness of macroeconomic variables and how they impact business performance.
* Ability to simplify the complex.
* IBM Planning Analytics Experience highly desirable.
* The role will be hybrid with 4 or more days in our Bury campus.
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