FP&A Finance Manager - Greater London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom JOB DESCRIPTION As a Finance Manager, the information you provide will deliver insights to support business decisions. You will run the budgeting process for the year ahead, periodic forecasting in line with risks and opportunity reviews, as well as run the monthly reporting activity to enable your reviews with the operational teams. You will also run the pricing and commercial activity with the sales teams in preparation for the review of the deals.The role is suited to someone who has experience in FP&A with a strong commercial awareness and has a track record of partnering across the business. It is critical this person is able to communicate well and work across a number of different areas.The role will report to the FD in the UK, and sit alongside the Accounting team based in London and work closely with the FD based in the US, who is part of Newmark (our parent company)RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Lead budgeting and forecasting with the Operational teams. Working with the business and ensure the outlook reflects the business strategy and plans for the short and mid termMonthly reporting and variance analysis to the budget / forecast to be presented to LeadershipReview of monthly costs with the businessWork with the business to consolidate CAPEX spend plans each quarter, track the spend and prepare the information to be presented to the Knotel MD and Newmark CFOReview project spend and revenue in line with the commercial proposal, highlighting and working through risks where appropriateRun the financial Risks and Opportunities process on a monthly basis to be shared with the Leadership teamWork closely with the Accounting team to ensure that monthly reporting matches the performance of the business. In addition to be part of cashflow review, annual audit queriesBuild, manage and maintain the pricing models. Carry out pricing as required, in order to present pricing to the MD and FD for reviewRun and track commission for the business - Brokers and Sales TeamsLead cost allocation within KnotelSupport the FD where required for commercial analysis of supplier contracts, investments and other areas where analysis is required Implement and drive process improvementsQUALIFICATIONS EDUCATIONQualified Accountant with FP&A experienceEXPERIENCE:Has worked as a finance partner; with people in different countries and businessesLed budgeting, forecasting, reporting, risks and opportunities analysisCommercial pricing and financial modelling SKILLSEffective communication, able to translate financial information into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholdersAnalytical skillsUse financial data to help guide the company's strategy and decision makingExcel, with some modelling experienceProject management skills and organisedAdaptable and able to work effectively with different stakeholdersA consultative approach and proven ability to identify problems and provide tangible solutionsOutcome driven individualAbility to work independently whilst also being a collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
