Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
Department: Core - Finance
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Oxford, UK
Description
As the FP&A Manager at Aurora Energy Research, you will embark on a role that blends financial expertise with strategic influence. Reporting to the Group Head of FP&A, you are set to be a key player in our financial operations, primarily focusing on essential FP&A cycles including in-depth reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and dynamic business partnering. Your role is not just about numbers; it's about turning those numbers into narratives that shape our business decisions and strategies.
In this position, you will be instrumental in bridging complex financial data with actionable business insights. You will play a critical role in guiding the financial direction of Aurora, ensuring a seamless integration of financial acumen with our overarching business goals. This is an opportunity for a seasoned finance professional to make a substantial impact in a leading energy analytics company, driving innovation and excellence in a vibrant and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Monthly reporting to the board on financial monthly performance and the drivers of performance vs. budget
* Supporting the business with ad hoc and Business specific reporting to drive effective decision-making through product, project, and regional profitability
* Budgeting & Forecasting - 3 statements, P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow alongside 3-year planning and sales planning
* Modelling & scenario-planning
* KPI tracking - key SaaS, financial and non-financial metrics
* Investor relations- supporting ad hoc requests and analysis from the Investors
* Supporting driving the finance technology roadmap as a user and customer of the process
* Supporting on M&A and strategic projects
What we are looking for
Required attributes:
* Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ ACA)
* Transaction experience additional desired skillset e.g. transaction services
* Can do attitude / solution focused
* Data-driven and customer-first
* Experience with managing senior management and external stakeholders
* Highly analytical, excellent communication skills
* Additional nice to haves but not essential: private equity, ERP experience with Dynamics 365, BI tools/insights experience, systems integration and reporting preferred, SaaS experience
What we offer
* The opportunity to contribute to the continued development of a successful and thriving finance team in a fast-paced and exciting industry.
* A dynamic, intellectually stimulating, and supportive environment
* A fun, informal and international work culture
* An office in the centre of Oxford with coffee, fruit, and snacks available in the office
* A competitive salary package.
* Access to the Aurora Academy, our training programme offering a range of opportunities to develop your skills.
At Aurora we will consider all requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: a hybrid model of remote and in-office working, part-time hours and flexible start and finish times. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility we could offer and we will explore what's possible for the role.
The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity.
The successful candidate would start as soon as possible. The team will review applications as they are received. Salary will be competitive with experience.
To apply, please submit your Résumé / CV, a personal summary, your salary expectations and please inform us of your notice period! #J-18808-Ljbffr