Senior FP&A Analyst

Location: Icon 1, WA15 0AF

About Finance at THG

Finance at THG is a rapidly growing and evolving team, covering all areas of finance from central functions such as accounts receivable and payable, treasury, tax and internal audit, to specific commercial teams for each of our divisions; Beauty, Tech, Consumer, Health and Brands. As the business expands and takes on new challenges in the form of acquired businesses or new ventures, finance is there to support every step of the way, leading to dynamic and challenging roles – no two days are the same! Common characteristics among our team are the ability to drive change, adaptability and resourcefulness, to ensure we can keep pace with the business, without compromising on financial control or sales performance.

About the FP&A Team

The Group is a listed business with increasing corporate governance and accounting requirements worldwide. You will be reporting into the Senior FP&A Manager and support across our financial reporting and Group finance function.

The Corporate FP&A team are at the forefront of analytics and reporting for the Group, focusing on providing management detailed insight for corporate planning and decision-making. A group wide function which consolidates all knowledge of financial performance across all of the groups divisions.  Team includes a mix of practice and industry background individuals focused on providing accurate and timely analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Management of Day-to-Day Financials: Oversee the day-to-day financials of the Group, ensuring detailed analytics and challenge on month-end performance to maintain high standards of accuracy and reliability.
• Management of Forecasting Process: Oversee the Group’s short-term, high-frequency forecasting process to ensure real-time insights are provided to senior management.
• Development of Reporting Packs: Develop and expand internal reporting packs to enhance insight and analytics, ensuring that all reports are accurate, timely, and relevant.
• Support Annual Budgeting and Planning: Provide support on the annual budgeting and corporate planning cycles, working closely with various departments to ensure alignment with the Group’s strategic objectives.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with senior stakeholders, including the executive board, M&A team, and external advisors, to support key group strategy decisions such as refinancing, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Financial Planning Systems: Act as the business owner of the Group’s financial planning and consolidation system (Tagetik), ensuring its effective use and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with at least 3 year of post-qualified experience.
• Experience working within a fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities and the need to be hands-on and detail-oriented.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to challenge numbers effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with senior stakeholders.
• Proactive and creative approach to problem-solving with strong planning and organizational skills.

Desirable

• Ideal for a second time mover from practice, or all experience in industry
• Experience with Consolidation and Planning tools (Tagetik is used, but any relevant system is useful)

Benefits:

Career Development

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
• Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us!
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
• Buy back up to 3 days each year.
• Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months.

Wellbeing Support

• Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
• Access our in-house CBT therapist.
• Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
• State-of-the-art on-site gym.
• Access to our on-site physio.

Other Perks

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
• On-site staff shop.
• Access to on-site barber.
• Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.