Contract Type: Full time (37.5 hours per week), Permanent Location: Brighton, Head Office - Remote As part of our Commercial Finance team, you will play a key role in leading all ExCo, Board, and shareholder reporting, including both scheduled updates and ad‑hoc requests. You will also take ownership of our long‑term financial planning model, ensuring accurate and forward‑looking insights that support strategic planning. In this role, you will contribute to financial analysis, planning cycles, forecasting, and monthly performance reporting. You’ll produce high‑quality management information and provide meaningful financial insight that supports effective decision‑making across Study Group. ABOUT THE ROLE Lead the production and development of Board and Executive Committee financial presentations (data, analysis, insights and recommendations) and reporting; including Quarterly/scheduled forecasts, annual Budget and ad hoc requests Lead the monthly Business Performance reporting process to the Board, ExCo and other stakeholders Develop the existing multi-year planning model to aid with multi-year forecasting and plans, working closely with Strategy and Insights team Work closely with Financial Control to provide a multi-year cashflow model linked to the multi-year P&L forecast model Assist with the delivery of the Global planning processes including quarterly forecasting, annual budget Responsible for communication with Private Equity owners to coordinate regular and ad-hoc deliverables Assist with the monthly management accounts process Develop and ownership of the Group P&L structure within the finance systems Work closely with wider Commercial Finance team on key forecasting and budget cycles and drive a strong team culture acting as a trusted leader within the Commercial finance team Work closely with the FP&A Manager – General Managers, Finance Business Partners to provide insight, including identifying and quantifying opportunities and risks Develop new reporting and insight on Product and Regional Profitability, Costs and Risks Help drive change and process improvement via global improvement projects to streamline processes and continued adoption of tools (Power BI) ABOUT YOU Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent by experience) Significant FP&A or commercial finance experience. Experience in a Private Equity portfolio company Experience in multinational/matrix organisations. E xperience producing and developing executive reporting. Able to present data and narrative in a way that is easy to read and understand Have excellent attention to detail with strong communication skills, both written and verbal Strong analytical skills and financial modelling Advanced Excel and experience with BI/planning tools.Strong commercial acumen and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial analysis into clear insights for senior stakeholders. Be deadline and process orientated Confident self-starter, able to build relationships with people and able to take initiative and openly suggest ideas Strives to provide best possible financial ‘service’ and support to colleagues and partners ABOUT US Study Group is a leading international education provider that is dedicated and passionate about helping students around the world, creating a brighter future and reaching their full potential. With university partnerships and a variety of face-to-face, online, and hybrid study programmes, we are able to provide students with the resources and guidance they need to succeed. Our global network of offices and university partnerships ensure that students receive the best educational services available. Additionally, our Insendi platform enables us to deliver innovative, accessible, and intuitive digital learning experiences with the most advanced digital tools available. ORGANISATIONAL COMPLIANCE Study Group is proud of its high standards in safeguarding and recognises its importance in enabling the best possible student experience and outcomes. For successful applicants, the following checks will be conducted- Criminal Background Check (country-specific), x2 References, ID and Right to Work checks as well as Education Verification. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, or any other factor. We believe that the best person for the job should be selected based on skills and experience alone. Your information will be kept confidential and stored securely. Please see our Privacy Policy. We adopt a rolling recruitment process meaning that we review applications as they are submitted. To avoid disappointment, please ensure that you apply ASAP. Powered by JazzHR