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* An exciting, growing PE backed business with constant M&A happening!
* A strong, commercial Finance team with a genuine opportunity to progress
About Our Client
My client is a PE-backed business that is a market leader in its field. The business performs very well against budget and is constantly exploring M&A options. They have a high-caliber Finance team and are recruiting this role due to an internal promotion.
Job Description
* Lead month-end reporting and analysis to operational leaders, delivering clear and accurate financial results in a timely manner.
* Analyse monthly financial results prepared by the accounting team to highlight and comment on key variances to budget or forecast.
* Collaborate with and support stakeholders to understand, track, and analyse site financial performance, building rapport and holding them accountable for budget targets.
* Ensure that financial KPIs for relevant divisions are clearly and accurately reported, with key trends highlighted to support informed decision-making.
* Communicate performance effectively and objectively to the business, challenging budget holders and fostering a culture of accountability.
* Manage and maintain the month-end query tracker, ensuring site leaders receive prompt and clear responses to aid their understanding of financial results.
* Continuously review and improve reporting processes and analysis across the FP&A and wider Finance team where appropriate.
* Work closely with the Business Intelligence team to create and distribute financial results and scorecards through systems and automation.
* Lead the budgeting process for the respective area, ensuring alignment to overall strategy and relevant analysis in line with strict Group timelines.
* Support the Finance Business Partners in the budgeting process across all areas of the Group, ensuring adherence to timelines and relevant analysis.
* Maintain a budget and forecasting financial model to ensure data consistency across all areas, including relevant KPIs.
* Support the Lead FP&A Analyst, Head of FP&A, and Business Intelligence team in implementing system-driven automation for reporting, budgeting, and modelling tools.
* Build strong relationships with senior leaders and operational teams, including relevant department heads.
The Successful Applicant
* ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified or equivalent
* Advanced Excel skills are critical—data manipulation (including extraction from financial ledgers), analytical, and presentation skills suitable for Senior Manager review.
* Proven ability to influence financial outcomes and work closely with operational managers.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to communicate and build relationships with people at different levels.
* Ability to present complex data and analysis in a high-impact visual manner to senior stakeholders, drawing out key messages and findings.
* Relevant management accounting experience.
* Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint.
* Experience with Access Dimensions and Power BI would be advantageous but not essential.
What's on Offer
A competitive salary, an opportunity to work a 4-day week (at 100% pay!) once you've passed probation, and hybrid working (2 days in the office!).
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