My client is a successful mortgage lending and servicing company seeking to hire an experienced FP&A Reporting Manager to join their busy team.OverviewTo own & drive production of all Exco/Board requirements. Work closely with financial control & other key areas to ensure a smooth month end close enabling clear and accurate reporting for the business. Provide effective support, problem solving and supporting the company’s profitability by addressing both current and future needs of the business. FP&A Reporting Manager will play a pivotal role in business forecasting, budget creation, and performance analysis, contributing to informed decision-making and strategic planning.ResponsibilitiesOwn month end processes, enhance the reporting to Exco Board (and sub-committees) and shareholder, developing and evolving appropriate MI to support effective decision makingOwnership of rolling forecasts, annual budget and strategic (5 year) plan, work closely with business partners & key stakeholder in the business to ensure accurate and clear outputs are presented to senior managementOwn & run Business plan Model, including delivery of model changes & improvementsOwn and develop processes to support business functions in budget setting and cost optimisation initiativesOwn the production of monthly management accounting packsEstablish strong relationships across the business and interpret and communicate financial data to both financial and non-financial stakeholdersBe at the forefront of problem solving / strategic developments by advising on the financial implications and consequences of business decisions, offering professional judgement on financial matters and advising on ways of improving business performanceWork in partnership with senior stakeholders to drive sustainable cost efficiencies for the business and ensure any investment is optimisedDevelop best in class management information, insights & reporting and improve business/financial modelling to support short term and long-term strategic objectivesMonitor and evaluate financial information systems and make improvements were neededReviewing BAU work created by FP&A analysts and suggesting efficient changesSupport the business with both internal and external data requests e.g. shareholder, regulatory bodiesWhat you will BringFinance professional with recognised accountancy qualifications, post qualification experience in a relevant role and ideally with a strong working knowledge of Financial statementsYou’ll need strong leadership and storytelling skills, in particular deep understanding of financial concepts, including financial statements, ratios, and performance metrics. You should be able to effectively bring the story behind the numbers to the forecastThe skills to confidently and accurately present management pack and answer questions / solve problemsStrong collaboration, communication and influencing skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with non-finance stakeholders.Proficiency in financial modelling, data analysis, and financial software.Significant experience in managing ambiguity in a financial environment with strong evaluation and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.Excellent technical Financial and Accounting knowledge and application of that knowledge in a complex and commercial environment.Experience of Mortgage or Consumer credit business, ideally financed through Capital Markets (Warehouse and RMBS facilities)Flexible with an ability to think, act and impact at both the strategic level and tactical levelBreadth of influence beyond departmental role e.g. demonstrable involvement with broad-based initiativesExperience with Anaplan & Fusion General Ledger an advantageDriven, able to think strategically and be comfortable operating in a changing environmentCommercially aware with excellent presentation skillsAble to quickly establish credibility and inspire confidence and sound working relationships across all levels of the organisation and with external partnersEnergetic, results driven and customer centric leading by exampleSalary: up to £75kLocation: Berkshire (hybrid working)