MAK-SYSTEM
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (Maternity Leave Cover)
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Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (Maternity Leave Cover)
Location: London Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer
About MAK-SYSTEM
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 patient benefit. Their software solutions 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)
Following a private equity investment in 2020, the business is undergoing a period of rapid growth and transformation.
About the Role
The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager is responsible for driving the company’s planning, forecasting, and reporting processes to provide actionable insights for the CEO, CFO and MAK executive leaders. The role requires a strong commercial acumen, an ability to partner with business units, and the judgment to escalate financial concerns when necessary. Capital allocation, operational execution, and data-driven decision-making are core to this function.
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Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Planning & Budgeting
- Lead the 3-year strategic business plan and annual budget process, collaborating with the Executive team.
- Financial Reporting & Performance Tracking
- Set the monthly reporting framework and produce monthly management accounts, including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Work collaboratively with the Accounting department to ensure quality data.
- Operational Optimization & Reporting Support
- Assist the CFO in optimizing operations through reporting, ad hoc analysis, and operational processes, with a focus on:
- Orders-to-cash management
- Cost management
- Assist the CFO in optimizing operations through reporting, ad hoc analysis, and operational processes, with a focus on:
- Refinancing & Performance Forecasting
- Conduct quarterly reforecasts to drive cost savings and optimize revenue and cash flow.
- External Stakeholder Relations
- Support the CFO in interactions with external stakeholders, including private equity shareholders, lenders, and investors.
- Data Governance & Digital Insights (BI)
- Lead finance data governance initiatives.
- Drive projects to enhance Business Intelligence (BI) capabilities.
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Key Outcomes
The role will deliver on the following critical objectives:
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness in financial processes and reporting.
- Provide clear visibility on operational performance, enabling the company to pivot and optimize financial performance effectively.
Requirements
Experience & Expertise
- FP&A expertise within a high-growth, technology-driven, or private equity-backed environment is essential.
- Strong accounting background with experience managing financial reporting and analysis.
- Advanced Excel skills and a data/BI-centric mindset, with a proclivity for using data for strategic decision-making.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-performance environment with tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
Soft Skills & Qualities
- A hands-on, pragmatic approach—this role demands actionable insights and operational improvements.
- Experience in risk management and process implementation is highly valued.
- A People Management background would be an advantage (though not strictly required).
Note: May require relocation or working from office.
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