FP&A Manager

Job Title: FP&A Manager

Location: UK Remote

Salary: up to £50k per annum

Job type: Full Time (Hybrid) – With travel to Southend-on-sea office weekly

Ventrica is a dynamic, fast-growth customer management business that provides outsourced customer service for an array of blue-chip brands. We are an innovative business with a growing reputation here in the UK for technical innovation and digital transformation. In 2020 Ventrica picked up two awards at the prestigious European Contact Centre & Customer Service Awards. Gold for Best Outsourcing Partnership (Large) and silver for European Outsourced Contact Centre of the Year. In 2017 we won gold for Best Contact Centre Outsourcer in Europe at the same awards, and in 2018 we came 63rd in the Sunday Times Fast Track 100.

The Role/Candidate:

We are looking for an excellent FP&A Manager for the opportunity to broaden and deepen existing accounting experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The business has high growth ambitions to achieve £50m+ turnover within 3-4 years including growth in the UK and establishing off-shore and near-shore business partnering.

What will I do in the role?

Financial accounting:

• Preparation of financial reporting to the ExCom and Board
• Monthly P&L variance analysis (in particular Revenue, Gross Profit (‘GP’) and Gross Margin (‘GM’))& KPI.
• Cash flow analysis and reporting

Financial planning:

• Provide commercial support to new business pricing proposals
• Support production of annual budget and quarterly reforecasts (P&L and cash flow)
• Own and maintain rolling 13-week Short Term Cash Forecast management tool for decision making
• Outlook monthly performance forecasting / tracking – Revenue and GP
• Production of weekly client profitability reporting (GP and GM) and trend analysis
• Tracking business performance against financial improvements/efficiencies baked into the Budget/Reforecast – including understanding and tracking high-level the key operational metrics that underpin and red-flagging off-track performance. For example: shrinkage, attrition and call operator recruitment rate. Support business leaders in executing to/ahead of plan.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis, insight and project support to functional heads in Finance’s role as a true business partner – including due diligence on target acquisition(s)

KEY SKILLS:

Essential

• Relevant accountancy qualifications (CIMA or ACCA)
• Demonstrable relevant experience
• Proactive and takes the initiative – ‘can do’ attitude but also seeks guidance/coaching
• High attention to detail and accuracy of work
• Ability to prioritise, manage own delivery and accountability to meet deadlines
• Excellent organisational skills and flexible
• Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting software
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Has the right to work legally in the UK
• Have a real enthusiasm about joining the Ventrica family and developing your career with us
• Embraces feedback and passionate about self-development

Desirable

• Previous use of Sage Line 50

Why work for us?

Alongside having the opportunity to work with a fantastic, supportive team and great progression opportunities, you will have access to the following benefits;

• Annual holiday entitlement is 28 days (including bank holidays). You will also receive an extra day’s holiday on the anniversary of your start date for the first 2 years, increasing your entitlement to 30 days (including bank holidays)
• Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training provided

We have Mental Health First Aiders and provide training for all our managers.

We love to have fun with regular socials.

We want you to be involved we have an inclusive diverse culture with an Employee Council who support with Diversity, Environment and Charities.

• Ongoing Learning and Development
• We Love our Planet after Probation we will gift you a tree that we be planted in our Ventrica forest and we will then share how you are making an impact with carbon footprint
• We love our community if you raise money for charities we match it
• We love our Ventrica family so all new parents receive a welcome pack
• Dress down Friday

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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Senior Accountant, Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Senior Accounts Assistant, Accounts Administrator, Accounts Clerk, Finance Clerk, Finance Administrator, Finance Assistant, Finance Admin, Accounts Officer, Accounts Co-ordinator, AAT Qualified, AAT Part Qualified, ACCA Qualified, Bookkeeper, Credit Controller, Purchase Ledger, Management Accountant, Management Accountancy, Finance Support, IFA Administrator, Independent Financial Advisor Support, Finance Administrator, Finance Support Administrator, Customer Service Advisor, Financial Advisers, Admin Assistant, Personal Assistant, PA, Executive Assistant, EA, IRESS, Financial Administrator, Finance, Business Administrator, Secretary, Support, Administrative Assistant, Business Administrator, Support Administrator, Office Assistant, Office Support, Executive Administrator, Admin financial advisor, financial planner will also be considered for this role.