Description

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