FP&A Manager
Responsible to: Senior 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 of a fast-paced global FTSE 100 Plc. We are looking to recruit an experienced FP&A Manager to join the Group Financial Planning & Analysis Team. Reporting to the Senior FP&A Manager - the role will assist the Team with the production of annual budgeting, rolling Group forecasts and the Group's five-year business plan; together with weekly and ad hoc analysis and reporting to support decision making. We are looking for an individual who has previous FP&A experience, preferably in Retail. You will have a proactive friendly approach 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 Group globally. What does the job involve? Assist with the preparation of the Group budget and reforecasting process, collaborating and co-ordinating with business segment Finance Business Partners (FBPs) across the global JD Group. Support the Group's annual business planning process and the development and evolution of the five-year business plan, producing salient outputs for the Group CFO & Exec Team. Co-ordinate the budget and forecast processes, issuing clear timelines, templates and guidance to business segment Finance Teams, including communication with FBPs on financial matters, such as KPIs and MI. Ad hoc analysis to support Exec Team decision making across the Group, producing reports and projections based on the appropriate analysis conducted, including relevant commentary. Develop simple financial models that address complex issues, handling large data sets and drawing out insightful high-quality reporting. Support in the production of Monthly Flash and Month End Reporting analysis and commentary, ensuring we enter month end with a clear understanding of the expected performance in the period. What You'll Bring Qualified Accountant with at least 3 years post qualified experience, ideally in a retail or FMCG environment. Business planning and forecasting experience. Strong financial modelling skills. Strong mathematical, financial analysis and critical thinking skills. A 'can do attitude' with the ability to work with people across different departments and at all levels within the business. Experience working within a fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint at an advanced level). Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail. Awareness of macroeconomic variables and how they impact business performance. Ability to simplify the complex. TM1 knowledge desirable but not essential. The Company: The JD Group is a leading omnichannel retailer of Sports Fashion, Street & Premium Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with over 90,000 colleagues over 4,500 stores across several retail fascia's in over 36 countries around the world. We are an equal opportunities employer who embraces and values differences. We recognise the importance of an inclusive workplace culture in which everyone can thrive irrespective of their background or identity. To be a part of this successful and continuously growing company, you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people first, a digital leader and customer focused organisation which provides operational excellence and is continuous with identifying new areas of growth into our day-to-day. We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits: Incremental Holiday Allowance Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount scheme Discounted Gym membership Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications Interested? If you are interested in this position, then press the
Apply Now button . Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it takes time to review them all. If you don't hear back within two weeks of your application, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager. Thank you again for your time.
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Responsible to: Senior 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 of a fast-paced global FTSE 100 Plc. We are looking to recruit an experienced FP&A Manager to join the Group Financial Planning & Analysis Team. Reporting to the Senior FP&A Manager - the role will assist the Team with the production of annual budgeting, rolling Group forecasts and the Group's five-year business plan; together with weekly and ad hoc analysis and reporting to support decision making. We are looking for an individual who has previous FP&A experience, preferably in Retail. You will have a proactive friendly approach 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 Group globally. What does the job involve? Assist with the preparation of the Group budget and reforecasting process, collaborating and co-ordinating with business segment Finance Business Partners (FBPs) across the global JD Group. Support the Group's annual business planning process and the development and evolution of the five-year business plan, producing salient outputs for the Group CFO & Exec Team. Co-ordinate the budget and forecast processes, issuing clear timelines, templates and guidance to business segment Finance Teams, including communication with FBPs on financial matters, such as KPIs and MI. Ad hoc analysis to support Exec Team decision making across the Group, producing reports and projections based on the appropriate analysis conducted, including relevant commentary. Develop simple financial models that address complex issues, handling large data sets and drawing out insightful high-quality reporting. Support in the production of Monthly Flash and Month End Reporting analysis and commentary, ensuring we enter month end with a clear understanding of the expected performance in the period. What You'll Bring Qualified Accountant with at least 3 years post qualified experience, ideally in a retail or FMCG environment. Business planning and forecasting experience. Strong financial modelling skills. Strong mathematical, financial analysis and critical thinking skills. A 'can do attitude' with the ability to work with people across different departments and at all levels within the business. Experience working within a fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint at an advanced level). Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail. Awareness of macroeconomic variables and how they impact business performance. Ability to simplify the complex. TM1 knowledge desirable but not essential. The Company: The JD Group is a leading omnichannel retailer of Sports Fashion, Street & Premium Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with over 90,000 colleagues over 4,500 stores across several retail fascia's in over 36 countries around the world. We are an equal opportunities employer who embraces and values differences. We recognise the importance of an inclusive workplace culture in which everyone can thrive irrespective of their background or identity. To be a part of this successful and continuously growing company, you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people first, a digital leader and customer focused organisation which provides operational excellence and is continuous with identifying new areas of growth into our day-to-day. We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits: Incremental Holiday Allowance Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount scheme Discounted Gym membership Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications Interested? If you are interested in this position, then press the
Apply Now button . Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it takes time to review them all. If you don't hear back within two weeks of your application, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager. Thank you again for your time.
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