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Senior FP&A Manager

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A market leading Media business are looking for a highly commercial and influential Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join a world-class finance team. This is an industry and business model where strategy evolves rapidly, decisions and trade-offs are complex and there's no shortage of good ideas. The Senior FP&A Manager will play an increasingly catalytic and strategic role in decision making and delivery.

The person in this role will become a trusted advisor and storyteller to the business. Clear reporting and analysis that drives future decision making and value creation. The Finance team has exciting plans to redefine corporate reporting & analysis across the entire business.

The right person for this role will most likely have experience within advisory, investment banking, M&A, transaction services/corporate finance from a business consultancy or Big 4 environment. The business is looking for a smart, engaged thinker who can build trust and advocacy with the business, partnering with them to report clear and accurate financial information.

Requirements:

Experience within advisory, investment banking, M&A, transaction services/corporate finance from a business consultancy or Big 4 environment.
Skilled in drilling into data to tell the story, drawing on insights and trends to inform company performance
You will have a strong sense of intellectual curiosity, an analytical mind and possess the capability to bring stories to life through clear and structured reporting
A change mentality and the ability to continuously challenge the status quo are essential to this role
Ability to produce clear and insightful presentations that deliver key messaging at the appropriate level of detail incorporating input from multiple stakeholders
Track record of influence, persuasion, and engaging communication at all levels of the organisationBy applying you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your personal data

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