Job Description
Role: Finance Planning & Analysis Manager
Location: Bracknell, Berkshire
Package: Basic £72,000 + bonus, private Medical, Share options, benefits
This role requires an intellectually curious individual who can frame situations through multiple lenses. They are a self-starter with a keen attention to detail, drive to lead continuous improvements and an ability to set clear priorities in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will have shown success in influencing business owners and supporting decision making in rapidly evolving environments. This role also has regular interaction with executives and various business units across the business and requires strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Key Deliverables:
1. Cross functional partnership with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Corporate Development, in UK and US, and other teams to drive visibility on cost to serve and support other strategic initiatives
2. Coordinate activities with Accounting and FP&A to ensure accurate financial results and maintain adequate internal controls environment
3. Support invoicing and collections process and other transactional support for local activities.
4. Monitor and report out on key performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance
5. Drive continuous improvement of financial systems, processes, controls and policies as needed
6. Drive overall effectiveness of sales forecast and pipeline management, sales process, metrics and data.
7. Work cross functionally with business partners to communicate sales objectives, articulate systems requirements, and collaborate on process improvements.
8. Support organization for rapid expansion into other geographies
Budget/Forecasting/Action Planning:
9. Lead all aspects of monthly and quarterly financial reporting processes for UK P&L
10. Understand cost drivers and work with business partners to provide accurate and timely Budget and Forecast
11. Performs month end variance analysis for management and other ad-hoc analyses
Key Competencies:
12. Quantitative Analysis – Ability to understand new business models quickly and determine important drivers.
13. Critical Thinking – Ability to make effective, timely decisions by sourcing and analyzing critical information.
14. Strong Interpersonal and Communication skills – Excellent verbal and written communication skills
15. Stakeholder Management / Business Partnership
16. Experience in fast scaling SME within multiple geographies
17. Knowledge of Heath Care / NHS accounting and processes would be advantageous
Required Qualifications:
18. BS/BA degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience, MBA preferred
19. Strong financial acumen, demonstrated experience problem solving with analytical thinking, and history of business partnership
20. Significant, relevant experience, preferably experience performing managing a full P&L and/or prior management experience.
21. QAD and Adaptive experience preferred, advanced Microsoft Suite & Excel skills required
22. Healthcare experience preferred