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Group Senior FP&A Analyst

Group Senior FP&A Analyst

JD Group • Bury
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Group Senior FP&A Analyst

Responsible to:

Group FP&A Manager

Department:

Group Finance

Location:

JD Sports Fashion PLC, Edinburgh House, Hollinsbrook Way, Pilsworth, Bury, BL9 8RR

Role Overview:

This is an opportunity for a qualified accountant to join the Group finance team in a fast-paced FTSE 100 PLC.

  • We are looking to recruit an experienced Senior FP&A Analyst to join the Group Financial Planning & Analysis team.
  • Reporting to the FP&A Manager - the role will be a key driver in producing annual budgeting, rolling Group forecasts and the Group’s five-year business plan; together with weekly and ad hoc analysis and reporting to support senior management decision making.
  • We are looking for an individual who has significant previous FP&A experience, preferably from a retail background.
  • You will have a proactive friendly approach, highly numerical and critical mindset.
  • You will have the ability to work independently, to challenge, and build trusted working relationships with colleagues across the team and the wider business.

What does the job involve?

  • Drive and own the creation of allocated segments of the Group budget and reforecasting process, leveraging strong Business Partnering relationships with business segments across JD Group globally.
  • Drive and own allocated segments of the Group’s annual business planning process and the development and evolution of the five-year business plan.
  • Create and distribute the Monthly Flash and be responsible for Month End Reporting analysis and commentary accuracy.
  • Create and present reports to the senior management, and preparation of reports for the Board.
  • Communicate with departmental teams on financial matters, such as KPIs and MI. Supporting the harmonisation of KPI definitions across the group
  • Proactive ad hoc analysis to support decision making across the business, producing reports and projections based on the appropriate analysis conducted, including relevant commentary.
  • Develop complex financial models that address complex issues, handling large data sets & drawing out insightful high-quality reporting.
  • Consolidate weekly outturn trackers for allocated business units, highlighting key risk and opportunities
  • Enhance data quality and reporting through automation and leveraging system capabilities
  • Build strong relationships with Group Reporting, Treasury, and Commercial Finance to ensure planning assumptions are aligned and robust
  • Act as a mentor to graduate analysts, supporting development of financial modelling, analysis, and presentation skills

What You'll Bring

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA or equivalent) with substantial commercial finance experience, ideally in a retail or FMCG environment.
  • A ‘can do attitude’ with the ability to work with people across different departments and at all levels within the business.
  • Significant business planning and forecasting experience.
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint at an advanced level).
  • Very strong mathematical, financial analysis and critical thinking skills.
  • Very strong financial modelling skills.
  • Very strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
  • Awareness of macroeconomic variables and how they impact business performance.
  • Ability to simplify the complex.
  • IBM Planning Analytics Experience highly desirable.
  • The role will be hybrid with 4 or more days in our Bury campus
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