Bonhams
Senior Finance Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis
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Senior Finance Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis
Finance & Planning (FP&A) Manager
About The Bonhams Network
Founded in 1793, Bonhams is a global network of auction houses, operating the largest number of international salerooms and offering the widest range of collecting categories. It serves all price points through a blend of bespoke service and local market expertise, supported by a global platform.
With 14 salerooms worldwide, Bonhams organises over 1,000 annual sales across more than 60 specialist categories, including:
- Fine art
- Collectables
- Luxury items
- Wine & spirits
- Collector cars
In 2022, Bonhams expanded its network by acquiring:
- Bukowskis (Stockholm)
- Bruun Rasmussen (Copenhagen)
- Cornette de Saint Cyr (Paris & Brussels)
- Skinner (Massachusetts)
This expansion reflects Bonhams’ global growth strategy, driven by increased international buying demand and digital engagement.
About The Role
The FP&A Manager plays a key strategic role in financial performance management, focusing on dynamic forecasting, budgeting, and analytical support across the organisation.
This position requires a hands-on analytical leader, capable of translating data into actionable insights while forming strong partnerships with senior stakeholders to drive financial discipline and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Planning & Forecasting
- Lead the development of annual budgets and rolling forecasts for assigned business units or group functions.
- Consolidate input data, evaluate assumptions, and ensure alignment with financial targets.
- Conduct scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and business driver modelling.
Management Reporting & Insights
- Assist in producing monthly management reporting packs, including:
- Profit & Loss (P&L) statements
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Variance analysis
- Performance trends & commentary
- Provide data-driven insights for Executive Teams and the Board.
- Prepare high-quality board papers with accurate financial commentary.
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Business Partnering
- Serve as a financial advisor to functional leaders or divisional heads.
- Support financial decision-making on:
- Business case evaluations
- Headcount planning
- Cost optimisation initiatives
- Build collaborative relationships to promote financial discipline company-wide.
Financial Modelling & Analysis
- Maintain and enhance financial models used for budgeting, forecasting, and business case evaluations.
- Conduct profitability, margin, ROI, and cost analyses.
- Support strategic finance projects and ad-hoc scenario planning.
Process & Systems Improvement
- Identify opportunities to streamline FP&A processes for better accuracy and efficiency.
- Improve reporting tools, dashboards, and planning systems.
- Enhance data quality, standardisation, and automation across FP&A functions.
Team Support / Leadership (Structures Vary)
- Guide and mentor junior analysts to ensure high-quality outputs.
- Review and validate financial reports and analyses for accuracy.
Essential Skills & Experience
- A fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent industry experience.
- 6+ years of post-qualification experience in:
- Footnote & Planning (FP&A)
- Commercial finance
- Audit
- Analytical roles with a strong financial focus
- Strong financial modelling and Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical ability with a meticulous attention to detail.
- Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to:
- Influence stakeholders positively
- Challenge assumptions constructively
- Familiarity with:
- Financial systems
- BI/reporting tools
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Preferred Experience
- Medium-size organisation or fast-paced financial environment experience.
- Knowledge of tools such as:
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Specialised financial modelling platforms
- Prior budgeting or business partnering experience.
Personal Attributes
- Commercially driven, with a proactive and curious mindset.
- A strong ownership mentality, capable of working independently.
- High prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Collaborative and inclusive, comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
What This Role Offers
- Ownership of high-impact FP&A processes—your work directly contributes to strategic finance efficiency.
- Direct exposure to senior leaders and cross-departmental collaboration.
- Career growth in a dynamic, expanding finance function with clear development opportunities.
- Flexibility to support professional certification (e.g., student loan repayment, exam funding).
Our Benefits & Perks
- 28 days hospital + bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with tenure.
- Healthcare and life assurance coverage.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme to reduce commuting costs.
- Season Ticket Loan for commuters.
How to Apply
Please submit your:
- CV
- Cover letter
For consideration, use the online application portal (link provided). Closing date: 16th July 2026 at midnight.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We do not respond to mass applications.
Equal Opportunities Commitment
Bonhams is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote:
- Fair and consistent interview processes
- Diversity in hiring and workplace culture
- An inclusive environment where all talent is valued.
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