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CMC Markets is a leading global provider of online trading and investing, with a comprehensive retail, professional and institutional offering.

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CMC Markets is a premier global provider of online trading and investing services, known for its extensive offerings tailored to retail, professional, and institutional clients. With a commitment to delivering a superior technological experience, CMC Markets enables its users to navigate a world of investment possibilities seamlessly. The firm has garnered recognition for its exceptional service, platform, and innovative technologies, receiving 20 awards in 2022 alone.

The brand focuses on fostering a culture of engagement among its employees, which is crucial to maintaining its market leadership. CMC Markets operates with a clear sustainability ethos, encapsulated in its "Our Tomorrow" strategy, addressing key environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concerns through five core pillars.

With a noteworthy increase in net operating income reaching £332.8 million in FY24, CMC Markets continues to capitalize on opportunities for predictable and stable growth, making it a vital player in the trading and investment industry.

CMC Markets

CMC Markets is a global provider of online retail financial services. The company enables users to trade financial instruments through its award-winning next-generation trading platform, allowing them to access various tools such as technical analysis, price projection, and forums.

CMC Markets stands out through its business model - the company focusses on client service to maintain a high retention rate. The market confirms the success of its strategy, with a large percentage of its revenue generated by clients who have been with the company for more than 2 years. The company is also highly rated for its client satisfaction, and sets out to educate its audience through webinars, events, and online courses.

CMC Markets' focus appears to be on continuing to invest in new technologies and customer service, in order to support its expanding client base. For example the launch of the "Plus Plan" account for its stock trading platform, CMC Invest, means investors can open ISAs through CMC, adding more flexibility for users to make choices for their own investment journey.

**Company Mission:** To use the latest tech and tools to give our customers the very best trading experience.

## Who you are

- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Strong experience in FP&A, commercial finance or related roles
- Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems
- Experience within financial services or a trading environment

**Desirable**

- Familiarity with BI tools
- Experience supporting strategic projects or transformation initiatives

## What the job involves

- This role is a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover and requires an immediate start
- It offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-performing finance function within a dynamic, fast-paced business
- The FP&A Manager will play a key role in driving financial planning, analysis and decision support across the Group. This role is critical in delivering high quality forecasting, budgeting and strategic insight to support business growth and performance
- You will work closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Product, Commercial and Operations teams, providing forward-looking analysis, challenging assumptions and enhancing financial visibility across the organisation

**Budgeting, Forecasting and Planning:**
- Own the annual budget and rolling forecast processes, working closely with business heads to ensure accuracy and commercial alignment
- Review business plan and strategic initiatives by actively challenging assumptions and scrutinising projected impact
- Deliver clear variance analysis against budget and forecast, alongside scenario modelling to support decision-making

**Financial Analysis and Reporting:**
- Produce and continuously improve the monthly management reporting pack, including variance analysis and KPI commentary for board
- Deliver timely and insightful analysis on revenue, costs, and key KPIs
- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities across the P&L and balance sheet, supporting proactive decision-making
- Support the production of board and executive-level reporting materials

**Business partnering:**
- Act as a trusted advisor to business units, providing financial challenge and supports
- Evaluate strategic initiatives, investments and product developments using financial analysis
- Translate financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders

**Process Improvement and Change:**
- Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, systems and reporting
- Support implementation of new tools, automation and data enhancements
- Promote a data-driven culture through better use of analytics and BI tools

**Stakeholder management:**
- Build strong relationships with Finance, Commercial and operational teams
- Partner with senior stakeholders across the business to support strategic decision-making
- Support and develop junior team members where applicable, fostering a high-performance culture

**Location:** London  
**Level:** Mid and Senior  
**Contract:** 12-month fixed-term contract

**Benefits:**
- Pension: 9% = 5% company contribution and 4% self-contribution - CMC Markets will match up to 7%
- Life Assurance: 4 x salary
- Health Insurance provided through Vitality
- Income Protection
- Holiday: 25 days per calendar year + additional day off for your birthday
- Breakfast provided for office days
- Discretionary Bonus

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The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover as an FP&A Manager at CMC Markets in London. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business partnering. The position requires a qualified accountant with strong FP&A experience and offers benefits such as pension, health insurance, and a discretionary bonus.

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