Title:  Group Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Manager - Pepco and Store Costs

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Group Senior FP&A Manager to join our team, reporting directly to the Group Director of Financial Planning & Analysis. This strategic role will be integral to delivering Group FP&A activities, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, and decision-support analysis. The focus will be on overseeing the FP&A cycle for Pepco and understanding store costs across the Group, such as payroll, rent, and utilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Planning & Forecasting: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and five-year planning for Pepco and store costs, ensuring rigorous processes, setting key assumptions, and aggregating results. Work closely with other members of the FP&A team and Commercial Finance to prepare ExCo and Board updates.
• Month-End Reporting: Participate in the consolidation of month-end accounts for Pepco. Ensure a clear understanding of results and key business drivers. Support the preparation of the Group’s monthly financial reports. Write supporting commentary in a concise and insightful way.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Deliver timely reports and analytics to support data-driven decisions. Act as a strategic partner to senior leaders, offering insights to drive performance improvements.
• Business Performance Analysis: Evaluate financial and operational data to assess performance against KPIs. Participate in Pepco business meetings to challenge and enhance performance.
• Financial Modelling: Develop and maintain models for long-term planning, sensitivity analysis, and scenario evaluation to guide decision-making.
• Team Leadership: Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth. Mentor a team of analysts and a manager, enhancing their skills and development.
• Group-Wide Collaboration: Work cross-functionally to support Investor Relations, Strategy, and other teams with ad-hoc needs. Build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Standardization & KPIs: Drive the standardization of KPIs across the Group to maintain consistency.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Champion enhancements in financial planning systems and processes, adopting best practices and exploring AI applications in FP&A.

Qualifications:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) or equivalent with a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in FP&A or Commercial Finance, ideally in multi-site, multi-currency environments.
• Experience engaging senior stakeholders confidently.
• Strong financial analysis, modeling, and technical accounting skills.
• Experience in Retail or FMCG sectors is advantageous.
• Leadership experience in team management and coaching.

Skills:

• Deep financial and business acumen.
• Ability to present complex financial concepts clearly.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong organizational skills, able to manage multiple deliverables.

Ready to make a significant impact? Apply today and become part of a forward-thinking team where your expertise will help shape our financial future