Interim Group Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Who you are

• Working closely with regional and functional finance teams, the role requires strong analytical capability, excellent stakeholder management and the ability to influence across a fast-paced global business
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or equivalent experience
• Significant FP&A experience within a global or multinational business
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes
• Strong financial modelling and advanced Excel skills
• Experience using planning systems such as Anaplan (preferred)
• Experience preparing Executive or Board-level reporting
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear business insights
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with confidence engaging senior leaders
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused, with a continuous improvement mindset
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and ambiguity
• While we outline the experience and skills we believe set candidates up for success, they're a guide - not a barrier. If you can demonstrate the capabilities needed for the role, we'd love to hear from you, whether you have more or less experience than listed

What the job involves

• The Group FP&A Manager plays a key role in delivering the Group's financial planning, forecasting and performance reporting processes. The role is responsible for providing timely, accurate and insightful analysis to support Executive decision-making, whilst driving continuous improvement across planning processes, reporting and financial systems
• Prepare monthly Executive and Board reporting packs, delivering insightful analysis on financial performance, key drivers, risks and opportunities
• Own and continuously improve global reporting templates to ensure consistency, transparency and efficiency across regional finance teams
• Maintain and develop Group capital expenditure and global door count reporting
• Collation and review of weekly sales outlooks to be shared with senior management
• Develop financial storytelling through clear visualisation and concise commentary to support Executive decision-making
• Deliver the global annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process, including preparation of budget/forecasting presentation decks, supporting regional and functional teams with required templates, guidance and process timings
• Co-ordinate, analyse and deliver the 3-year plan update
• Drive continuous improvements to planning processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy and stakeholder experience
• Build strong relationships with Puig (parent company) and Regional Finance teams to ensure consistent financial reporting and planning
• Working closely with senior stakeholders through ad hoc analysis, scenario modelling and strategic decision support
• Act as a trusted finance partner, providing insight and constructive challenge where appropriate
• Partner with the Anaplan team to enhance planning and reporting capabilities, defining business requirements and supporting system improvements
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting, simplify processes and improve data quality across FP&A activities
• Ad hoc projects and analysis as required
• Supporting Finance Category reporting as required

Location: London
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Level: Mid and Senior level
Required Skills: Excel, Anaplan (preferred)