Finance Manager (Reporting/FP&A)

Bristol Permanent View Job Description
This Finance Manager role involves overseeing payroll-related costs, sales operations costs, and capital expenditure, along with delivering accurate, timely financial reporting and budgeting support. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with strong analytical and stakeholder management skills, available for a hybrid model in North Bristol.
  • An iconic British brand with a customer focus based in North Bristol
  • Working within the FP&A team with broad reporting & commercial responsibilities

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established UK organisation with a longstanding reputation for reliability and customer focus. They are widely recognised for their trusted services across multiple sectors, supporting millions of customers nationwide. Known for their commitment to excellence, this organisation values innovation, quality, and a strong team culture, making it an exceptional place to build a career.

Job Description

  • Financial management of payroll-related costs, sales operations cost and capital expenditure covering:
  • Provision of high-quality analytical information to support management
  • Month end P&L and balance sheet preparation, including accruals and prepayments
  • Support and challenge the budget and quarterly reforecast processes
  • Deliver effective and efficient accounting producing timely and accurate numbers
  • Demonstrate an understanding of cost and capex accounting policies
  • Maintain strong controls in a dynamic environment including understanding appropriate tax treatments
  • Drive adherence to internal purchasing and accounting processes
  • Support all aspects of co-ordinating and consolidating financial planning across weekly trade, quarterly forecasts and annual budgets

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate for this Finance Manager role is a qualified accountant with a strong analytical skill set and advanced Excel capabilities. They should bring experience from a large, complex organisation and demonstrate expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and consolidated reporting. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills are essential, along with an ability to maintain effective controls and support accurate, timely financial planning. The role requires attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer

This role offers a competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave and a matched pension scheme. Candidates will have access to various resources supporting work-life balance and family commitments, as well as comprehensive health and wellbeing programs. Additional perks include access to a discounted online portal for savings on major retailers, flexible benefit options, and eligibility for a share scheme, allowing colleagues to share in the company's success. The position also provides hybrid working arrangements for improved flexibility.

Contact
Richard Farmer
Quote job ref
JN-102024-6575200
Phone number
+44 117 927 1600

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Finance Manager
Sector
Retail
Location
Bristol
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Richard Farmer
Consultant phone
+44 117 927 1600
Job reference
JN-102024-6575200