The Senior Head of FP&A will lead the Financial Planning & Analysis function, playing a critical role in driving the financial performance and strategic decision-making of the retail/wholesale business. This position will be responsible for providing insightful analysis, developing robust financial plans, and partnering with senior leadership to optimise business outcomes in a dynamic and competitive market.
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Lead FP&A Function: Oversee all aspects of the FP&A function, including budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and performance reporting. Develop and implement best-in-class FP&A processes and systems.
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Drive Strategic Financial Planning: Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to support strategic initiatives, business planning, and scenario analysis. Provide recommendations to senior management on key financial decisions.
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Business Performance Analysis: Lead the analysis of financial performance, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency, and growth. Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
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Business Partnering: Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams (e.g., Sales, Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain) to provide financial insights, challenge assumptions, and influence business decisions.
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Budgeting & Forecasting: Direct the development of the annual budget and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and operational plans.
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Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, the board of directors, and regulatory bodies.
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Inventory & Margin Management: Provide financial guidance and analysis on inventory management, pricing strategies, and margin optimization to maximize profitability in the retail/wholesale environment.
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Capital Expenditure Analysis: Evaluate and prioritize capital expenditure requests, ensuring investments align with strategic priorities and deliver optimal returns.
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Team Leadership & Development: Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development.
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Systems & Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to enhance FP&A processes, systems, and tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
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Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
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Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA preferred.
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Extensive experience (10+ years) in a senior FP&A role within a large retail/wholesale organization.
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Proven track record of success in driving financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making.
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Deep understanding of the retail/wholesale industry, including key drivers, trends, and challenges.
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Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting expertise.
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Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
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Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
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Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and BI tools (e.g., Hyperion, Power BI).
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Strong leadership skills with experience in managing and developing high-performing teams.
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and results-oriented environment.
