Financial Planning& Analysis Manager

Job Role: Financial Planning& Analysis Manager
Location: London
Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer
Established in 1984, MAK-SYSTEM’s vision is to design, develop, and deliver globally best-of-breed software to manage Blood, Plasma, Tissue, and Cells from end to end using the best technologies and functionalities for the patient’s benefit. Our software solutions continuously support the digital transformation of organizations such as
Blood Centers
Plasma Centers
Transfusion Services
Tissue Banks
Stem Cell Labs
Cell and Gene Therapy (SME to Big Pharma, CMOs, Hospitals)
Key Responsibilities
Following a private equity investment in 2020, the business is undergoing a period of rapid growth and transformation.
The FP&A Manager is responsible for the planning, forecasting and reporting processes across MAK in order to provide insights and support to the CEO, CFO and other MAK executive leaders & drive optimal capital allocation & operational execution. The role holder will have a strong business partnering mindset and excellent commercial acumen and filter to know when to escalate financial concerns.
Responsible for
planning processes (strategic 3Y business plan and annual budget) processes working collaboratively with Executive team
Responsible for setting the monthly reporting framework and for producing monthly management accounts including key business KPIs, working collaboratively with the Accounting department.
Supporting CFO in optimizing operations through reporting, ad hoc analysis and effective operating mechanisms with a focus on Orders to cash and cost management
Leveraging the above to perform a regular (~ monthly) reforecast and resulting in recommendations on cost savings and revenue & cash optimisation
Supporting CFO with regular interactions with external stakeholders (P/E shareholders, lenders, etc)
Lead finance data governance and drive projects aiming to improve BI capabilities
Key Outcomes
Accuracy of Financial Processes and Reporting
Visibility on operational performance and ability to pivot & optimize financial performance
Previous Experiences/Qualifications
FP&A expertise and experience in a similar context/role
Strong accounting background
Interest in high performing environments / PE-backed structures
People Management experience would be an advantage
Advanced Excel skills and data / BI-centric mindset
Excellent organisation and planning skills with the ability to work to strict deadlines whilst maintaining quality and accuracy.
Must have a hands-on approach.
Experience managing risk and implementation of process improvements.
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