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Role Summary:
To support the Global FP&A Function in providing financial analysis and business support to the divisional departments and Senior Leadership Team across the business. Ensure all required management information and reporting is provided in a timely and accurate manner whilst providing insight on key areas of business performance.
Work Location: Hybrid - 3 days a week in the office at Bury St. Edmunds.
Main Responsibilities and Tasks:
* Support the Head of FP&A in providing SLT management reports to agreed deadlines with a focus on quality and accuracy.
* Ownership of month end activities and supporting Group reporting requirements. Prepare and upload month end transactions in line with all Group policies and procedures.
* Monthly headcount uploads, including reconciliations with HR data and commentary on movements versus last month and latest forecast.
* Assist with Global quarterly forecasts and annual budgets based on Group timetable. This will include meetings with internal stakeholders, data uploads and bridging variances.
* Prepare and maintain robust reporting models for Sales, Marketing, Admin and R&D.
* Monthly opex review and management.
* Analyse variances and provide commentary, including risks & opportunities, in a clear and timely fashion.
* Prepare ad-hoc information as requested by Division or Group.
Our Benefits:
* Competitive Pay
* Bonus Scheme
* Salary Sacrifice Pension
* 25 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays
* Flexible Working Hours
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Benefits
* Employees Sharesave Scheme
* Volunteering Opportunities
* Fund Raising Events with our ESG programme - Action4Good
* Private Medical Insurance
* Life Assurance
* Free On-Site Parking and EV Charging
* And lots more! Visit our VPS Careers for more information.
Knowledge and Skills:
Essential:
* Qualified or part qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA)
* 1-2 years’ experience working in a commercial finance role
* Solid knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables, lookups & sumifs
* Ability to use own initiative to address problems and present solutions
* Professional approach with excellent communication skills
* Strong presentation skills
* Attention to detail ability
* An understanding of own limitations with regards to safety of self and others, especially in connection with maintenance duties.
Desirable:
* System knowledge: IFS, Business Objects, Excel PowerPivot, BI Tools
* Examples of reporting, presenting work or making improvements
Education and Qualifications:
* GCSE English and Maths – Grade C or above.
Health and Safety: All employees are expected to take care for their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions in accordance with the Company health and safety policy by using correct tools, processes and Personal protective equipment and not perform any function unless appropriately trained and authorised.
Our approach to diversity follows a strict policy of sourcing the best person for the role irrespective of race, gender, age, religion, sexual preference, or disability. Our Code of Conduct sets out an express prohibition on discrimination of any kind.
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