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The Role...
The Group FP&A Junior Analyst is key member of the Group FP&A team, responsible for supporting the financial planning, reporting and analysis requirements of Soho House & Co.
This role reports into the Group FP&A Senior Manager and will work closely with the Group FP&A Director and other cross – functional teams to ensure effective financial analysis and decision support.
The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to supporting the wider finance team.
Key roles and responsibilities include:
Financial Reporting
* Preparing and distributing the Daily Sales Report for the Group
* Consolidating and sharing the Weekly P&L Report for the Group, reviewing commentaries from local teams and analysing performance to help guide business decisions
* Preparing the monthly Management Accounts, liaising with both internal and external stakeholders to resolve any follow-up queries
* Supporting the preparation of the monthly Commercial Pack, providing commentary and insights after period close meetings with local teams
* Providing Quarterly Analytics data
Financial Systems Management
* Overseeing the IBM Planning Analytics tool (interim), ensuring all required business inputs are provided on a timely basis and tool is up-to-date and operates efficiently
* Performing the required system processes for the IBM Planning Analytics tool at month-end
* Supporting in data reconciliations for new ERP
Budgeting and Forecasting
* Coordinating the budget and forecast process, and supporting local teams with uploads into the system
* Supporting the Group FP&A Senior Manager with scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to evaluate financial impact of various business decisions
* Sharing final sales output with the data team for automated daily reporting
Financial Analysis
* Collating data and analysing key trends around member spend and footfall and providing actionable insights for business optimisation
* Supporting development of BI reporting
* Conducting ad hoc analysis of business performance, including key initiatives and projects, to support strategic decisions
Key skills
* Strong systems capability required
o Advanced Excel skills and solid PowerPoint skills expected
o Experience in handling large amounts of data required
o Knowledge of/ experience using IBM Planning Analytics desired (or other similar planning tools)
o Experience of using business intelligence / reporting tools desired
* Excellent attention to detail
* Ability to communicate key messages in a simple, accessible and concise format
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Keen interest in hospitality, retail, consumer sector desired
Qualifications/ Experience
* Educated to degree level
* Experience from Management Consultancy or Accountancy role
* Previous FP&A experience preferred but not essential
* Accounting/ Financial qualification started – ACA / ACCA / CIMA (or other)
Benefits…
Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to grow your career.
* Soho Friends Membership
* 50% off Food & Drink, 7 days a week
* Staff Room Rates
* Private Health and Dental Care
* Weekly Pay
* Life Assurance
* Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home
* In Office Dog Policy
* Season Ticket Loan
* In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice.
* Free Counselling Sessions
* Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & House Tonic programmes offer unique food and drink trainings, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.
* Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally
* Exclusive access to our benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, insurance and much more
* Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.