The Financial Planning and Analysis team is responsible for leading all budget and forecasting activity for the UK and EU division, supporting and challenging business decisions to support growth.The FP&A analyst will be responsible for creating and maintaining all FP&A data sets and financial modelling, supporting the wider FP&A and Commercial Finance team with reporting and analysis to support decision making across the UK and EU.Reporting to the Senior FP&A Manager you will take ownership for maintaining accuracy and continuous improvement within your respective area and have an inquisitive mindset with a desire to understand what is behind the numbers.The role would suit an ambitious recently CIMA / ACCA qualified candidate looking to progress within a fast paced, rapidly growing business. Alternatively, an accountancy study support package would be available to the right candidate, who is actively working towards their professional qualification.Duties and Responsibilities
• Responsible for maintaining the FP&A planning and reporting models, ensuring accuracy and integrity of reporting source data
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management reports incorporating financial performance, commentary, and management KPIs
• Production of the monthly operations pack, working in conjunction with the FP&A Manager
• Perform monthly variance and trend analysis, identifying underlying drivers of business performance
• Support in the monthly reforecast process, working collaboratively with the wider team to produce content for the US
• Support in the annual budget and business planning process for UK and EU
• Responsible for updating, reviewing and maintaining all EU P&L schedules, in preparation for submission to the US Finance team
• Undertake routine ad hoc analysis of commercial and operational performance Attributes and SkillsEssential
• ACCA / CIMA qualified or actively working towards completing a professional qualification
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with proven ability to analyse / interpret complex and large datasets
• Experience in developing and maintaining financial reporting and forecasting models
• Advanced MS Excel and MS PowerPoint skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, able to maintain standards when working to tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills
• Able to work proactivity using own initiative whilst being a strong team player
• Eagerness to learn and can-do attitude
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Personable and able to build effective working relationships with finance and non-finance staffDesirable
• Previous retail or FMCG experience
• Previous experience working within an FP&A teamSharkNinja Is committed to safeguarding the privacy of individuals. Our Data Privacy Statement outlines how we will process your personal data when you apply for a role at SharkNinja or are engaged in services with one of our entities; SharkNinja operates Preferred Supplier (PS) arrangements for all permanent, contract and temporary recruitment across all UK functions. As such, we would ask that agencies refrain from making contact with any of our SharkNinja colleagues and that no CVs are submitted to staff across the Business. Any unsolicited CVs and/or communications will reflect unfavourably on any potential opportunities for your agency. Any CVs will be sent at your own risk and will be interpreted as 'gifts' and we will reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your company's Terms and Conditions of Contract. If you would like to be considered for Preferred Supplier status, please send a brief introduction to your business to llee@Sharkninja.com, clearly stating in the header of your email your company name and the discipline(s) that you specialise in. Your email will then be kept on file for consideration should we review our incumbent Preferred Suppliers. Thank you for your interest and co-operation.At SharkNinja, our purpose is to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world. We work very hard to provide our consumers with high quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier. We thrive on passion and innovation, and are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to create the next big thing. We take a team approach to our projects, where everyone has a voice. We want individuals to push limits, look outside the box and think the unthinkable. With the explosive growth we have been experiencing, we're looking for motivated individuals to join us on our exciting journey. People need to think big, move fast and want to make a significant impact. Are you ready?Leeds, UK /United Kingdom /Full Time