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We are Gravity, are you ready for your next career step?
We are Gravity, we are the UK’s biggest name in active entertainment. Fun is our key word, where our sites across the UK offer up to 30 activities from e-karting to trampoline parks, high wall climbing to augmented reality bowling. We are now looking for FP & A Manager to join our team at our head office in Wakefield on a 6 month interim contract.
What you’ll be doing…
You will be commercially minded; you will work closely with your peers providing financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision making.
As the Interim FP&A Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting the financial planning and analysis function of our organisation. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will be responsible for providing insightful analysis, developing financial models, and guiding strategic decision-making processes. You will also work closely with the wider finance team, and liaise with the executive board and SLT.
Key Responsibilities:
* Financial Planning & Forecasting: Lead the development of comprehensive financial forecasts, budgets, and long-term strategic plans in collaboration with department heads and senior leadership.
* Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of financial performance, variances, and trends to identify key insights and areas for improvement. Present findings to senior management to facilitate decision-making.
* Management Reporting: Prepare and distribute regular management accounts, dashboards, and KPIs to monitor business performance and support strategic initiatives.
* Cost Management: Partner with operational teams to analyse costs, identify efficiencies, and drive cost-saving initiatives across the organisation.
* Financial Modelling: Develop sophisticated financial models to evaluate business scenarios, assess investment opportunities, and support strategic planning efforts.
* Forecast Accuracy: Monitor forecast accuracy and refine forecasting methodologies to improve the reliability of financial projections.
* Ad-hoc Analysis: Undertake ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as required by senior management, providing actionable insights to support decision-making.
* Process Improvement: Continuously review and enhance FP&A processes, systems, and tools to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
Qualifications:
* ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified
* Proven experience (5+ years) in financial planning and analysis roles, preferably within a fast-paced SME or startup environment.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
* Advanced proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting techniques, and MS Excel; experience with financial planning software (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan) is a plus.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
* Results-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
* Ability to thrive in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment, balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Duration: This is an interim position with an estimated duration of 3-6 months, with the possibility of extension based on business needs.
What’s in it for you?
* We are offering a fantastic salary up to £65,000 Pro rata.
* Free parking
* Discounted rates when using our sites.
* Employee Assistance Program
* Contributary health insurance
* Great location which has close connections with all public transport routes
* The opportunity to grow your career through training and development.
And best of all you will be joining a fun team, with a great company culture #wearegravity #tigwag
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