FP&A Analyst

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world-famous brand with offices across the globe. Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument; it’s a cultural symbol that resonates globally.

About the role
We have a unique opportunity for a FP&A Analyst to join our Finance Team, based at our Fender EMEA head office in East Grinstead! Reporting to the FP&A Manager, you will  provide good quality financial information and analysis in all areas of sales and margins for Fender Europe. If you're passionate about making a difference, working with a close knit team, and will enjoy the challenge of working in a fast-paced environment across a European business, this role is for you!

Main Responsibilities

• Support with the preparation of monthly management reports, for use at meetings with European and US executive management
  • Reviewing P&L performance against budget, prior year and previous forecasts
  • Detailed margin variance analysis, including price and cost variances
  • Sales and order analytics, including NPI
• Support with the price and promotional analytics, to drive and support inventory reductions
• Produce reports, variance analysis and analytics on various areas of Gross Margin and A&P
• Active involvement in the forecast and budgeting processes for Sales, Gross Margin line items and A&P
• Identify process improvements and implement once approved
• ad hoc projects and tasks
        

Essential Skills/Experience

• Part Qualified Accountant
• Two or more years of experience, ideally in a product-based company
• Excellent attention to detail, and high level of accuracy
• Ability to analyse figures and present the information in a readable and understandable format for non-finance staff
• Advanced excel skills to manipulate large volume of data
• Deadline driven with the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with different cultures and styles
• Experience of working in a multi-currency environment
• Proactive and inquisitive
• Multi-tasking, flexible and adaptable
  
  
  Desirable Skills/Experience

• Budgeting and forecasting experience
• Experience of Hyperion, Tableau, BW and SAP
• Consumer Goods or Manufacturing Background preferred