Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

Fpna Analyst

Management Level

G

Role Overview

FP&A Analyst

Our finance team is an integral part of our decision-making process and are responsible for analysing risks, providing relevant insight and formulating strategies to drive performance, as well as ensuring we meet all of our obligations as a responsible organisation around reporting and financial transactions.

As a member of the Finance team, the FP&A analyst will be integral in analysing operational & financial data and preparing reports for senior management. They will work for supporting the Finance Business Partners in the team.

This position will be responsible for providing high quality analysis and MI to support in key decision making. This role will utilise a mixture of business knowledge, technical accounting understanding and excellent modelling skills to help our organisation meet its objectives.  The role will be heavily focussed on providing finance support to the business.

                                                         

Core Duties/Responsibilities

• ensure month end flash and close reporting numbers are as expected

• , cost allocation process and intercompany
• changes in  business process in working with Finance and Business Partners.
•  and resolve Business Unit(s) inquiries from the Business partners.
•  -Investigate and report to the Business Partners any inconsistencies or improvements.
• se data to ensure proper accounting procedures have been followed
• Finance Business Partners during the planning processes, ensuring quality, accuracy and focused analytic review

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Ensure alignment for accurate financial reporting as per agreed group timings.
• Provide insight on financial performance by comparing and analysing actual results with Forecast and Budget and performing variance analysis for the Finance Business partner.
• Support the Finance Business Partner in preparation of month monthly reporting for function leads.
• Headcount analysis, review staff capitalisation and seat charges analysis.
• Analyse financial data and create financial models for decision support.
• Guide the cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel dashboards.
• Assist with changes in business process in working with Finance and Business Partners.
• Responsible for performing special projects to improve process efficiency and performance Projects as assigned by Business Partners.
• Build and maintain relationships with UK Finance Business Partners.
• Maintain CAPEX documents/details as per IAS 38, Including non-operating cost review.
• Monthly Capex and WIP review and discuss with FBP and request GL team for posting required adjournments.
• Application of IFRS 16 for Lease accounting.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following experience skills and behaviours:

EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience of working in an off shored Finance SSC.
• Overall 8+ years’ experience with 5 years working experience in FP&A Process.
• Strong Analytical and Data gathering skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; familiarity with data query/data management tools is desired.
• Knowledge of Workday ERP would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Adaptive Insights and other financial accounting systems will be an advantage.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• University Qualified, MBA, CA/CWA Intermediate or CA/CWA Qualified.
• Financial accountancy experience including UK GAAP within multi-national organisation will be an advantage.
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.

SKILLS:

• Fluent English: written and spoken.
• Proven Leadership abilities and team working
• Excellent organizational, communication and planning skills
• Professional, credible individual with an ability to influence peers, superiors and subordinates
• Adaptable with an ability to change direction and priorities if required
• Achievement orientation: Driven by goals and deadlines
• Ability to work well with people across the organisation.

Ability to understand the detail behind processes

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Please note any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening checks.