FP&A Manager, Marketing

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Bumble is looking for an FP&A Manager for Marketing, with a focus on accurate forecasting and reporting of marketing spend.

Reporting to the Senior FP&A Manager, you will be accountable for driving forward continual process improvements and embedding data decision making across the marketing organisation.

You will be based in London, reporting into the US-based Senior FP&A Manager and will be part of a global, talented team of Finance professionals.

What you'll be doing

• Ensure accuracy in budgeting, forecasting and reporting of marketing spend
• Work collaboratively with accounting and marketing teams to drive efficiency in month-end close processes
• Understand, explain and communicate spend variances to Head of FP&A in collaboration with the Senior FP&A Manager
• Work with the Senior FP&A Manager, to develop reporting that connects regional marketing spend with business objectives
• Responsible for managing and developing a Finance Analyst
• Develop a deep understanding of marketing plans and campaigns
• Act as a thought partner to the regional Marketing Directors to help drive efficient and effective investment decisions
• Support financial operations for the Marketing teams
• Be an expert on the tools we use to manage our financial processes. Provide troubleshooting support when needed

About you

• 5+ years of experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or accounting
• CIMA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent certification
• You have a strong understanding of marketing financial best practices and marketing KPIs
• You have advanced Excel or Google Sheets experience with the ability to navigate, manipulate, and analyse large or complex data sets
• You're a self-starter who will proactively set stretch goals, is organised and can problem solve in a complex environment
• You have the ability to take ownership of an issue and see it through resolution
• You're change-oriented, highly strategic, and proactive in thinking about the business and bringing new solutions to the table
• You're detail-oriented and accustomed to multitasking and prioritising multiple work streams and deadlines
• Experience with NetSuite, Concur, Looker and marketing-specific budget tracking systems is a plus
• You work well in a cross-functional and cross-cultural team environment
• Experience working for a global technology company is preferred