Role summary
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We’re looking for an organised and self-motivated individual to join and help lead the Divisional Finance team. The role will work closely with the Divisional Financial Controller to support the business by providing meaningful information and analysis for informed decision making as well as in depth forecasting. The ideal candidate will be a proactive team player with leadership qualities, able to prioritise workloads, with the ability to communicate effectively.
Key responsibilities
1. Preparation and oversight of the annual budget and any further forecasting undertaken by the business
2. Analysing and understanding variance to budget and prior periods; highlighting any potential areas of concerns to the appropriate people
3. Supporting Divisional Financial Controller with meeting reporting/analytical requirements
4. Must be willing and able to visit the depots around the country to grow understanding of the business and work with management teams on forecasting
5. Involvement/oversight of daily/weekly/monthly reporting
6. Help lead continuousimprovement in all that we do including automation and standardisation where possible
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
7. Strong excel skills including working with large amounts of data in an efficient manner
8. Previous experience in an FP&A type role; preferably studying for professional exams or recently qualified
9. The candidate would ideally have experience of working closely with non-finance individuals
10. Used to working to and achieving tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
11. Financial systems experience desirable
12. Driving licence
Personal Specification
13. Have strong analytical and organisational skills and a questioning approach
14. Keen eye for detail
15. Ability to not only create accurate reports but question and review the numbers and their impact
16. Ability to continually review the reports produced by themselves and the team for their effectiveness within the business
17. Tenacity to ensure timetables are met
18. ‘Quality in everything we do, get it right first time’ attitude
19. Strong communication skills are essential
20. Be a team player, with ability lead and guide from the front to achieve successful team outcomes
21. Be a proactive individual with the drive to always ask the question why?
Benefits:
22. Competitive Rates of Pay
23. Holidays: 25 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays
24. Long Service Recognition scheme
25. Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
26. Company Pension Scheme
27. Life Assurance
28. Employee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GP
29. DX Discounts Portal
30. Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!!
We look forward to hearing from you!