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FP&A Manager | PE-Backed Retail | Hybrid (SW London - 3-4 days in office)
A high-growth, private equity-backed omnichannel retailer is seeking a commercially astute FP&A Manager to join its finance team. With a strong brand presence and ambitious growth plans, the business is investing in its financial capabilities to better understand performance drivers and support strategic decision-making.
Reporting directly to the CFO and working closely with the Financial Controller and department heads, this newly created role will be instrumental in shaping the company’s financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions. It’s a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and wants to make a tangible impact.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Analysis & Reporting
* Deliver timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reporting.
* Drive profitability through deep-dive analysis into cost structures, pricing, and capital investments.
* Conduct variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
* Monitor sales, margins, and cost trends to identify commercial opportunities.
* Ensure accuracy and compliance in financial reporting and forecasting.
* Champion the use of AI and modern tools to enhance reporting efficiency and insight.
* Present complex data in a clear, actionable format to senior stakeholders.
* Apply a curious, data-driven mindset to uncover key commercial trends.
Budgeting & Forecasting
* Lead the annual budgeting and reforecasting process across all departments.
* Build and maintain robust financial models to support strategic initiatives.
* Track compliance with banking covenants and support cash flow forecasting.
* Collaborate with treasury and merchandising teams to manage liquidity and working capital.
Stakeholder Engagement
* Act as a trusted business partner to internal and external stakeholders, including private equity investors, banks, and suppliers.
* Anticipate stakeholder needs and proactively deliver insights.
* Communicate financial performance and forecasts clearly and confidently.
Requirements
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or Master’s in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
* Background in FP&A, corporate finance, or Big 4, ideally with exposure to PE-backed businesses.
* Strong commercial acumen and experience working with large, granular data sets (FMCG/retail preferred).
* Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with BI tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, Looker) is a plus.
* Familiarity with omnichannel retail KPIs (CAC, LTV, AOV, CVR, footfall, etc.).
* Experience with AI-driven reporting tools and automation is highly desirable.
* M&A exposure and knowledge of capital structures advantageous.
For more information, apply now.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Analyst
* Industries
Retail and Retail Apparel and Fashion
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