Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for leading the financial planning, forecasting and analysis function to support strategic decision-making and drive the company’s financial performance. This is a key leadership role that will collaborate closely with senior management to ensure that financial goals are met and resources are invested efficiently and effectively. We’re looking for fresh ideas and innovation, a passion for technology, problem solving, collaboration and customer service. This role would suit a candidate who has worked in a dynamic environment, knows what good budgeting and financial reports look like, and is excited by the opportunity to build a high-performing team and implement best financial practice in a young in spirit growing business. You’ll be endlessly proactive, anticipating challenges before they arise and always curious to learn more about how we can serve our customers (internal or external) better. This is a hybrid role with an expectation of attending our Reading office two to three days per week.
About the Role
Responsibilities – these are the tasks this role will be carrying out and be responsible for:
Responsibilities
* Strategic Financial Planning: Lead the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with business objectives and growth targets. Provide insightful analysis to guide decision-making on key investments and business priorities.
* Forecasting & Variance Analysis: Oversee quarterly forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business. Analyse variances against budget and provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve financial performance.
* Business Partnering: Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights that support business strategies, product development, pricing decisions, and capital allocation. Serve as a trusted advisor to the business.
* Financial Reporting & Performance Metrics: Develop and maintain key financial performance metrics, dashboards, and reports for senior management. Ensure that financial data is presented in a clear, concise and actionable format.
* Cost Management: Implement and oversee cost control initiatives across departments, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy and profitability goals. Drive operational efficiency and identify areas for cost reduction.
* Data-Driven Decision Making: Develop and maintain financial models to support business decision-making. Leverage data to forecast business response to the market trends and assess the financial impact of new projects or initiatives.
* Leadership & Team Management: Build, lead and mentor a high-performing FP&A team. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that the team is aligned with company objectives, developing new skills and meeting key performance targets.
* Business Case Development: Lead the financial evaluation of new business opportunities, projects, and investments. Prepare comprehensive business cases that outline financial impacts, risks, and returns to support strategic decision-making.
* Risk Management: Identify potential financial risks within the business, monitor macroeconomic factors and provide recommendations for mitigating risks and maximizing profitability.
Required Skills
* Experience in financial planning, reporting and analysis
* Proven track record in leading and managing finance teams, with experience in business partnering at senior levels.
* Strong financial modelling and forecasting expertise.
* In-depth knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting and variance analysis.
* Experience working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
* NetSuite experience
* Telecoms experience
Qualifications
* University degree
* Accounting qualification
These are the qualities and attributes we expect from all colleagues:
* Reliable, flexible, adaptable, resilient, act with integrity, committed, honest and open, positive attitude, respectful, responsible, accountable, team player
This person will need these specific skills to carry out the role:
* Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
* Leadership: Proven ability to lead and motivate a team and influence senior management and business leaders.
* Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and provide financial insight that helps to shape business strategy, financial direction and operational execution.
* Solution Mindset: Analytical mindset with a strong problem-solving ability.
* Highly organized with a keen attention to detail.
* Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, and constantly evolving environment.
* Strong commercial acumen and business sense, with the ability to understand both the financial and operational drivers of a telecoms business.
Pay range and compensation package
£100,000 - £130,000 pa
Bonus
Pension
PMI