Financial Planning and Analysis Manager - #2163955

Your new company
North Bristol based retail firm

Your new role

Are you a commercially minded FP&A Manager who loves getting behind the numbers and influencing business performance?We're working with a successful and growing retail business in Bristol looking for an experienced FP&A Manager to join its finance team.This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced commercial environment and wants to play a key role in budgeting, forecasting and strategic decision-making.
Working closely with senior finance and operational stakeholders, you'll provide the financial insight needed to understand performance, identify opportunities and support future growth.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the budgeting and forecasting processes
• Producing regular forecasts and longer-term financial plans
• Providing insightful analysis of sales, costs, margins and overall business performance
• Delivering clear variance analysis and commentary
• Developing financial models and scenario analysis to support commercial decisions
• Partnering with stakeholders across the business to improve financial performance
• Supporting senior leadership with high-quality reporting and management information
• Identifying key trends, risks and commercial opportunities
• Developing and improving FP&A reporting, processes and systems
• Supporting strategic projects and investment decisions
• Helping drive a more data-led approach to decision-making across the business

What you'll need to succeed

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Experienced within FP&A, commercial finance or a similar analytical finance role
• Comfortable managing complex budgets and forecasts
• Highly analytical with strong financial modelling skills
• Commercially curious and able to look beyond the numbers
• Confident presenting financial information to senior stakeholders
• Experienced working in a fast-paced environment
• Ideally from retail, FMCG, e-commerce, consumer or another high-volume commercial environment

What you'll get in return

• Annual performance-related bonus
• Hybrid/flexible working
• Generous company pension
• 28 days' holiday + bank holidays, potentially increasing with service
• Employee/staff discount across products or brands
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme / wellbeing support
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Professional development and funded training
• Regular company/social events
• Career progression opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business where FP&A has real visibility and influence.You'll have the opportunity to work closely with senior decision-makers, understand what is driving business performance and provide the insight that helps shape future strategy.If you're a qualified finance professional looking for your next FP&A Manager opportunity in Bristol, apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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