Financial Analyst - FP&A

1.

• Create and maintain financial models to support strategic decision making.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Develop and manage the annual budget and periodic forecasting processes.
• Financial modelling - preparation of monthly/ad-hoc reports and analyse the data to provide a commentary against variances
• Ensure accuracy and timelines of financial reporting.
• Collaborate with department leaders to ensure alignment with financial targets.
• Analyse financial performance and provide actionable insights to senior management.
• Support the development and implementation of financial controls and processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with usage and spend. Monitor and analyse spend data to identify trends, patterns and areas of improvement
• Presenting information in a format that is accessible to non-finance managers i.e. using Power BI
• Accountable for ensuring all internal processes are adhered to, documented and kept up to date with any changes.
• Provide challenge to the existing process and controls, map out the current process and recommend improvements. Proactively drive the improvements by engaging with stakeholders

2.

• 4+ years of experience working with large Service Enterprise is essential
• 2+ years of experience in FP&A, preferably in the banking or financial services industry

3.

• Budget, forecasting and reporting knowledge is essential
• Knowledge of international accounting standards and their application is essential
• Expert knowledge of Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint, Word is essential
• Strong analytical and Quantitative skills
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

4.

• Advanced skills in respect of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and reporting are essential
• Expertise in Power BI (preferred)
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy is essential
• Excellent organisation skills are essential
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential
• Ability to work as part of a team is essential
• Ability to work independently and on own initiative is essential
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate complex finance topics to non-finance managers are essential
• Ability to business partner with more senior team members and those in other areas of the business is essential
• Excellent time management and organisational skills are essential
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills, with advanced excel/financial modelling skills are essential
• Exceptional accounting skills are essential

5.

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or qualified by experience and working towards accounting qualification