Head of fp a

I #39;m delighted to have been retained by an iconic business with a global presence to recruit their new Head of FP A. This is a newly created position reporting directly to an insirational CFO to support their ambitious growth plans which will see turnover exceed GBP200m in the next 2 years. In order to achieve this goal they are seeking a talented and commercially focussed finance professional to help develop a best in class financial planning function. The role will have an emphasis on commercial analysis to deliver high-quality financial data around budgeting and forecasting for the group. This is a high-profile and business-facing appointment where you will be required to build strong relationships with the Senior Leadership Team as well as external Advisors. Brief overview of responsibilities: Assist the CFO with the annual 5 year plan Owning the Budgeting and Forecasting cycle within the business Support the commercial team with information and performance analysis to assist decision-making, Business partner key departments including Sales, Marketing and Operations Continuous improvement of reporting and challenging lsquo;the norm rsquo; Produce insightful, forward-looking analysis of business performance identifying risks and opportunities Financial modelling of new initiatives, including supporting new Country models or new categories Qualifications and Experience: Fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA Proficient in using MS Excel, ERP systems and financial reporting software Detailed experience of business partnering and presenting to senior management Strong commercial awareness, able to understand the business operations and the stakeholder requirements This is a rare opportunity for a senior FP A professional to join a fantastic business and genuinely play a part in shaping their future