FP&A Analyst - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract London Competitive based on experience

We are seeking a FP&A Analyst to join our Team on a 12 month Fixed Term Maternity Cover contract. This is a head office role with constant exposure to senior decision makers across the International business, including the International Chief Financial Officer.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract, the role is role is based at our London office SW1H 0DB 5 days a week, with some flexibility to work from home at times, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. In return we offer a competitive salary subject to experiences, 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays, company car allowance, private health care, contributory pension scheme and employee benefits such as perks at work. 

The Role Involves

●    Reporting the Group’s monthly management results to the International CFO and Allied Universal parent organisation.
●    Providing in-depth analysis and insight on the performance of the group’s businesses. This requires building strong relationships within Group 

      and with the global businesses.
●    Coordinating the reporting, forecasting and budgeting processes of the Group on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
●    Financial controls compliance – reviewing compliance by businesses with the Group’s requirements on evidencing periodic financial controls.

The scope of the role is wide ranging as the International FP&A team also takes on ad-hoc work and deep dives into specific areas as required by the International CFO and the International Corporate Controller. 

The role also involves a high level of liaison with finance colleagues across our International business, and also with the finance systems team (reviewing and sense checking the output of the consolidated financials), therefore experience within an International business and an interest in multi-currency operations, together with systems skills are required.

Role Responsibility

The main responsibilities of FP&A Analyst role are:

●    Preparation of the presentation of monthly results for reporting to International CFO and Allied Universal.
●    Review existing financial performance of the regions against the existing budget and most recent forecast so that a full and timely understanding

      of financial performance, with particular focus on risks and opportunities, is presented to senior management.
●    Perform detailed reviews with countries to assess adequacy of month end processes and adherence to the Group’s financial controls.
●    Coordinate the Group’s annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes. Set scope and communicate timetables, prepare group instructions,

      liaise with the systems team and other group functions as well as with the regions to ensure that the deadlines and deliverables are understood

      and achieved. Be the first point of contact for the businesses and regions around the world on these processes.
●    Enhance the reporting, budgeting and forecasting processes, including where necessary the re-design of templates and reporting packs.

      Communicate and roll out changes to the regions in a collaborative and efficient manner, and work with the Group systems team to implement

      required changes to the group consolidation system.
●    Analysis of the budgets and forecasts submitted by the regions and group functions, providing information to senior management. Present

      information in a meaningful way and incorporate key metrics required, highlighting the key messages clearly and concisely.
●    Management of the suite of reports in CXO (business intelligence reporting tool) together with the systems team, advising on style and contents

      of reports, user testing of new reports and promoting the use of the reports with the group’s businesses.
●    Manage and perform ad-hoc projects and work as required.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential skills and experience:

●    Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACMA, ACCA), 5+ years PQE is a must. Excellent academics required.
●    Experience of building and analysing P&L, Cash Flow and Balance Sheet budgets and forecasts for large Groups or Divisions is a must.
●    Excellent Excel modelling skills is a must, with the ability to model quickly and accurately under time pressure if required.
●    A high level of quality and accuracy (right first time) is required as the audience of the teams’ outputs is typically senior executives.
●    Experience in using or reviewing Group Reporting Packages is required (BPC would be an advantage but not a necessity).
●    A sound technical ability is also required, including confidence with group consolidations, including multi-currency operations

●    Ability to present and explain financial information to all levels of management
●    Experience of US GAAP is desirable but not necessary
●    A high standard of written and oral presentational skills is essential.
●    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships throughout a global organisation and at all levels. 

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

●    Excellent attention to detail and high professional standards. The reputation of the team is built on this.
●    Strong analytical skills, ability to see the big picture as well as dive into the detail. 
●    Good communication and organisational skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with the key people in the regions and other parts of

      the organisation. 
●    Confident and articulate.
●    A self-starter with high energy and a can do attitude is essential in this role, to contribute to a large business during a period of significant

      change and growth.
●    Ability to meet tight deadlines and to work under pressure.
●    Flexible approach to work. 

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