Were looking for a Senior Manager FP&A to join us in London United Kingdom

As the Senior Manager Financial Planning & Analysis you will play a pivotal role in leading the annual budget rolling forecasts and long-term business plans and provide strategic financial insights to support decision-making across the organization. You will play a key role in driving forward transformation initiatives across the Commercial Finance team and wider Finance community to improve accuracy & automate the way we operate. You will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end forecasting process for Central working capital and identifying areas for working capital improvement.

Key Accountabilities

Monthly and Period-End Financial Reporting:

• Lead the production of monthly Flash Reports and month-end reporting ensuring clear analysis commentary and accurate forecasts for the period.

• Collaborate with business leaders to ensure a robust understanding of financial performance and anticipated results at month-end.

Annual Budgeting & Financial Forecasting:

• Oversee the end-to-end budgeting and long-range forecasting processes ensuring alignment with business strategies.

• Work closely with Finance Business Partners (FBPs) and other departments to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of forecast submissions.

• Issue clear guidance templates and timelines to finance teams across business segments.

• Provide in-depth analysis to identify financial trends risks and growth opportunities.

Delivery of systems transformation roadmap

• FP&A lead for implementation of new systems and tooling for the Commercial Finance team working closely with Systems & Reporting colleagues

• Maintain & enhance the capability of the workforce planning tool working closely with HR and Systems colleagues to improve quality of data and accuracy of calculations

• Develop plan to initiate and deliver driver based planning through new tooling and drive uniformity of approach to modelling and forecasting through the business partnering team

• Scope further potential for continuous improvement and opportunities for automation across the team

Working capital forecasting & reporting

• Oversee the end-to-end budgeting long-range and monthly forecasting process for Central trade working capital both consolidated and by pillar

• Work closely with the accounting team to understand the drivers of trade working capital and improve accuracy of monthly direct method and longer term indirect method forecasts

• Provide in-depth analysis to identify areas of risk or for improved working capital management

• Work to foster ownership within the team for working capital impact of business unit decisions helping to improve their understanding of the drivers and the make-up of the forecast

• Work closely with CABC to streamline our approach to FCF forecasting and reporting

Entity based reporting

• Lead project to deliver clean management reporting across P&L Cashflow Statement and Balance Sheet by pillar/entity for Corporate Liberty Blume Liberty Tech and Liberty Growth.

• Work with accounting teams and business partners across pillars to deliver clean accounting for MSA revenue by entity

• Work with accounting teams and business partners across pillars to clean up accounting and forecasting for the cost base ensuring costs are in correct entity to avoid need for allocation

• Work closely with the accounting team to support in developing working capital models for each pillar.

Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as a key partner to the wider commercial finance team actively collaborating with Central Pillar FBPs and other stakeholders across departments.

• Act as a virtual leader and key point of contact within the Central Finance team ensuring collaboration alignment and efficiency in delivering on team objectives

• Responsible for maintaining induction/training materials for the wider business partnering community particularly around systems and processes

Leadership & Mentorship:

• Lead mentor and develop Commercial Finance graduate/s fostering a culture of continuous learning professional development and high performance.

• Act as a virtual leader and key point of contact within the Commercial Finance team ensuring collaboration alignment and efficiency in delivering on team objectives.

Ad-Hoc Reporting & Decision Support:

• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis reports and projections to support executive decision-making.

• Present findings and recommendations to senior leaders providing clear and actionable financial insights.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & ABILITIES

• A proactive independent self-starter with strong leadership qualities and a team-oriented approach.

• Expertise in financial modeling with the ability to create and maintain complex models.

• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.

• Exceptional attention to detail organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment

• Fluency in English (both verbal and written).

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with financial software (e.g. Oracle Smartview HFM) is essential

DESIRABLE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Analytical pragmatic and results-driven with a strong ability to work with senior leadership and across departments.

• Ability to simplify complex financial concepts and make them accessible for decision-makers at all levels.

• Comfortable working in an ambitious results-driven and fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required: CIMA ACCA or ACA qualified (or equivalent).

• Preferred: Experience in financial planning and analysis or a similar finance business partnering role.

• Desired Experience: Previous exposure to systems transformation and experience of Oracle HFM and Smartview is a plus.

Whats in it for you

• Competitive salary Bonus **where applicable**

• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more

• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app personal medical critical illness cover and dental insurance

• Matched pension contribution up to 10%

• 24 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off

• Discounted gym and wellness memberships

• Access to our car benefit scheme

• Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us

• The chance to join an innovative fast-paced and passionate team

Who we are:

Liberty Global is a dynamic team of operators and investors committed to generating and

delivering value through the strategic management of our three platforms: Liberty Telecom Liberty Growth and Liberty Services.

Liberty Telecom delivers next-generation products through our advanced fibre and 5G
networks providing over 80 million fixed and mobile connections across Europe through well-
known brands such as Virgin Media O2 VodafoneZiggo and Telenet.

Liberty Growth is our $3bn investment portfolio of fast-growing businesses in content tech
and infrastructure which includes stakes in ITV Televisa Univision Plume Lionsgate and the
Formula E racing series as well brands such as Wyre nexfibre Egg and Believ.

Liberty Services is our newest platform spearheaded by Liberty Blume providing tech-
enabled professional services to the Liberty Global Group and 3rd party businesses.

Working at Liberty Global means a career at the heart of a vibrant innovative group of companies driving value for shareholders people and society.

Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer. If you are curious and resilient with a limitless mindset were eager to hear from you no matter your background.