Who We Are
Solera is a global leader in data and software services that strives to transform every touchpoint of the vehicle lifecycle into a connected digital experience. In addition, we provide products and services to protect life’s other most important assets: our homes and digital identities. Today, Solera processes over 300 million digital transactions annually for approximately 235,000 partners and customers in more than 90 countries. Our 6,500 team members foster an uncommon, innovative culture and are dedicated to successfully bringing the future to bear today through cognitive answers, insights, algorithms and automation. For more information, please visit solera.com.
The Role
The Senior FP&A Analyst support the North Europe Finance team to achieve short, medium and long-term strategic and financial goals. In this role you will serve as a key member of the Finance Team driving targets towards growth, providing financial/operational/sales analysis and business partnering with key business stakeholders.
What You’ll Do
Prepare and update annual budgets and quarterly forecasts across various business units.
Provide detailed commentary on variances to budget, forecasts and prior year, identifying key trends and underlying causes.
Work closely with business stakeholders to provide financial insight, analysis and ad-hoc deliverables to aid business decisions.
Partner with the business to understand key financial risks and opportunities, and support in an action plan to address variances and deliver growth.
Assist with the preparation of business performance reviews for senior management
Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators; identify opportunities for financial improvement and provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management.
Work cross functionally to drive process improvements and automation
Manipulate large amounts of data from different sources and be able to tell a succinct story
What You’ll Bring
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Proven experience in a business partnering role, ideally within a tech business
Strong financial modelling and analysis ability with a high level of attention to detail
Able to understand and interpret business drivers and how they impact financial results
Must have proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically in MS Excel (advanced-level preferred) and Power Point. Knowledge of Power BI is a Plus.
Ability to work with large amounts of data and to translate results into meaningful metrics.
Ability to work in fast-paced, high pressure environment, delivering with deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously with minimum supervision.
Effective written and oral communication skills as positions requires communicating with department heads and management.
Prior knowledge with TM1 beneficial but not required.
3 years of prior FP&A experience and a strong willingness to learn
with financial software and ERP systems is a plus.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
Fluent in English; proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
Strong interpersonal skills with a business partnering approach.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Key Competencies:
Driven: Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and grow within the FP&A function.
Customer-Centric: Focused on understanding and meeting the needs of internal stakeholders.
Adaptability: Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adjusting to changing circumstances and business needs.
Team Player: Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
What We Offer:
A dynamic and inclusive work environment that fosters growth and professional development.
Opportunities to work on cross-regional projects and gain exposure to diverse markets.
Competitive salary and benefits package.