Financial Planning Accountant (Fulltime | Part time 30+ hours) - Salary – £53,617 to £62,554 (dependent on experience) - Hybrid working
Join us and you will have an opportunity to make an impact. To empower projects that deliver real-world benefits across Britain and internationally. To hear our customers say they couldn't have done it without us. And to be central to OS's vision: to be recognised as world leaders in geospatial services; creating location insight for positive impact.
About the role
You will support the Head of FP&A in the management of the financial planning cycles of strategic plan, annual budget and in-year forecasting, providing financial insight, support and challenge to the business. You will also develop and maintain financial models to support business decisions.
Responsibilities
* Support the delivery of the financial planning cycle ensuring financial discipline and rigour are maintained within the business
* Develop a detailed understanding of the business areas, leveraging knowledge of the commercial environment to effectively understand, and challenge business assumptions
* Support with management of the Vena, and D365 Budgeting & Forecasting and Project Management & Accounting modules.
* Support key business decision making through financial insight, analysis and modelling
* Maintain and develops strong working relationships across the business
* Represent the Finance function within the business and promotes best practice financial management,
* Work closely with finance business partners and finance analysts to analyse and understand monthly financial results and performance against plan.
* Monitor and communicate progress against key performance indicators for the business
* Support the development and maintenance of financial models to support business decision
* Support in the development and maintenance of a suite of self-service reporting for business stakeholders.
* Other ad hoc tasks as required
What we're looking for
* Appropriate Accounting qualification (i.e. CIMA / ACA / ACCA qualified or equivalent
* qualification)
* Advanced Excel / financial modelling essential
* Experience with capital projects
* Experience in a commercial environment
* Experience with financial reporting systems such as Microsoft Dynamics beneficial
* Experience with Power BI and financial applications of Copilot desirable.
* Strong communication & influencing skills and ability to understand different perspectives
* Ability to problem solve
Here is a snapshot of the technologies that we use
* Microsoft Dynamics 365, Vena, Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, Think Cell
This is a full time role, however, part time 30+ hours/4 day work week would be considered.
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* Salary –
£53,617 to £62,554
(dependent on experience)
* Performance related bonus up to 10%
* A competitive pension scheme (OS contributes up to 12.07%)
* 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays on joining, (3 taken over Christmas) increasing by one day per year, to a maximum of 5 years
* Enhanced family leave, including up to 12 weeks paid partner (paternity) leave
* Free subscription to OS Maps
* Access to online learning platforms
* Coaching and Mentoring schemes
* Plus, a suite of excellent additional perks and benefits
At OS, we believe looking after your health and wellbeing means more than posters and events. We empower you to manage your work and life the way you need it by offering things like
* An extra days' leave for each year you work, up to 33 days
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Hybrid working
* Free onsite parking at our modern HQ in Southampton
* We adopt flexible working and can consider different working hours dependent on the role and your personal circumstances
* Eyecare Vouchers
* OS Explorers Nursery discount
* Cycle to Work scheme
* We believe that as a company we should give back wherever we can, so we give you 1 day a year to volunteer for charities that are important to you, as well as offering a match funding scheme
Location:
We embrace a hybrid working model at OS and understand there is no one size fits all in relation to how we work. We have a fantastic HQ in Southampton, Hampshire where you will be based and required to spend 2-3 days per week at OS HQ.
Security
OS conducts pre-employment checks for anyone made an offer of employment, including identity, right to work, employment history and criminal record checks (via Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS).
Some of our roles may require additional security vetting. We will advise candidates during the recruitment process if additional vetting may be required for that specific role.
Closing date:
Wednesday 1st October at 23:59
Interviews are scheduled to take place in person at Ordnance Survey Head office.
Unfortunately, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role, therefore you must have the right to work in the UK, without the need for employer sponsorship.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that people may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during the application process.
Research indicates that women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community members, neurodiverse individuals, and people from ethnic minority backgrounds often hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Ordnance Survey, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace where everyone can thrive. If you're enthusiastic about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the ideal candidate for this or other roles within Ordnance Survey.