Highly successful FTSE listed, International Group organisation seek to recruit ACA, CIMA or ACCA Qualified Senior FP & A Analyst to undertake a 12 month maternity cover at recently refurbished offices in Weybridge, Surrey.
About the role
Reporting to the EMEA Finance Director the Senior FP & A Analyst will act as finance business partner to divisional Finance and Commercial Directors to ensure robust financial information is obtained across the Group. In addition the jobholder will be responsible for consolidated FP & A for the Group in accordance with strict corporate deadlines. Key duties of the role include:
* Responsible for improving Business Information Systems utilising Power BI and MS Excel
* Leading the 12 month rolling budgeting & forecasting process across all entities
* Performing a detailed review of both country and operating company reporting packs (P&L and Balance Sheets) with full commentary
* Analysis of gross margins for key business divisions
* Delivering monthly group KPI report and supporting analysis & commentary
* Performing a working capital review across the business and driving process improvements
* Business partnering with divisional Heads of Finance regarding the internal & external factors impacting each business
* Reporting on variances to budget and forecast
* Assessing potential risks and opportunities and following up on internal audit recommendations
* Establishing a high level of credibility and managing strong working relationships with finance teams across the group
* Supporting the integration process for newly acquired businesses
About the Financial Analyst
* The Financial Analyst will be CIMA/ACCA or ACA Qualified with a strong background in Financial Analysis or FP& A
* Ideally you will have proven FP & A experience gained within an International or Group Accounting environment
* Applicants will have excellent communication skills, and the ability to liaise at the highest level
* Advanced Excel skills and ideally knowledge of Power BI