Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

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BristolSalary: 60-70K (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full time / Flexible workingIndustry: Retail & Consumer Goods / Senior Finance QualifiedCompany: HaysConsultant: Samuel WhiteHays office: Bristol — 2nd Floor, 3 Temple Quay, Temple Back EastPhone: Email: new company North Bristol based retail firm Your new roleAre 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 processesProducing regular forecasts and longer-term financial plansProviding insightful analysis of sales, costs, margins and overall business performanceDelivering clear variance analysis and commentaryDeveloping financial models and scenario analysis to support commercial decisionsPartnering with stakeholders across the business to improve financial performanceSupporting senior leadership with high-quality reporting and management informationIdentifying key trends, risks and commercial opportunitiesDeveloping and improving FP&A reporting, processes and systemsSupporting strategic projects and investment decisionsHelping drive a more data-led approach to decision-making across the businessWhat you'll need to succeedACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifiedExperienced within FP&A, commercial finance or a similar analytical finance roleComfortable managing complex budgets and forecastsHighly analytical with strong financial modelling skillsCommercially curious and able to look beyond the numbersConfident presenting financial information to senior stakeholdersExperienced working in a fast-paced environmentIdeally from retail, FMCG, e-commerce, consumer or another high-volume commercial environmentWhat you'll get in returnAnnual performance-related bonusHybrid/flexible workingGenerous company pension28 days’ holiday + bank holidays, potentially increasing with serviceEmployee/staff discount across products or brandsPrivate medical insuranceLife assuranceEnhanced maternity/paternity benefitsEmployee Assistance Programme / wellbeing supportCycle-to-work schemeProfessional development and funded trainingRegular company/social eventsCareer progression opportunitiesThis 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.What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. # - Samuel White