FP&A – 12mth Maternity Cover

London, England, United Kingdom

10/24/2024

Department: Finance

Location: UK

Description

Group FP&A – Maternity Cover

Position Reports to: Group Financial Director (GFD)

Location: UK

What is the purpose of the role:

The primary role of the Group FP&A is to provide timely and reliable information on the Group's performance and drive improvements in profitability. Its responsibilities include preparation of the Group's consolidated monthly management accounts and commentary, co-ordinating the Group's budgeting and forecasting processes as well as other ad-hoc tasks. It works closely with other members of the Group Finance team and unit finance teams across the group.


Key Responsibilities

· Prepare and report the Group monthly consolidated management accounts and commentary. This includes setting timetables, overseeing the group intercompany reconciliation, validating group recharges, reporting on headcount, reviews of market P&L's and variances to Budget/Forecast and writing group commentary.
· Report monthly on the Group Functional costs working closely with Function heads across the group to help and support them with any finance-related questions related to their P&L's.
· Support the Group Finance Director with the group's Budget/Forecast process including setting timetables, calculating group recharges and supporting local teams.
· Develop processes and analyses to enable the understanding of project and client profitability from a Group perspective
· Working closely with the Group Finance Director and Group Technical Accountant to continuously improve Group Finance systems with a goal of maximising their functionality and benefits.
· Manage 1 team member

• Contribute to continued automation and process improvement in Finance
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A big picture mindset – being able to think outside the box to recommend solutions;


• A commercial view on financial data - not being just a provider of financial data;


• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise conflicting demands;


• Self-motivated with good organisational and time management skills;


• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines;


• Aptitude for problem-solving;


• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal clients;


• Willingness to learn new skills and assist in the on-going development of the company's business systems and procedures;


• Excellent numerical, Excel and analytical skills;

· Experience of working with SalesForce/FinancialForce advantageous;
· Experience of working with BPC and SAP Analytics Cloud advantageous.


Benefits

We are a global fast-growing company which offers a variety of opportunities for you to develop your skill set and career. In exchange for your contribution, we can offer you:

· A Competitive salary

· Generous annual leave including an extra day off for your birthday

· Fantastic office space in Old Street

· Training and Development opportunities

· A company focus on wellbeing and work life balance including initiatives like Hybrid working (2/3 days in the office), mental health support and regular health and wellbeing events

Some of our Company Benefits:


· Health Cash Plan

· Life Cover

· Pension Scheme

· Parental Leave enhanced benefits (Including 16 weeks maternity leave, and 6 weeks paternity leave, 2 weeks Fertility Leave, etc, because we support our working families or those thinking about starting one)

· Cultural & Social Events

· Cycle to work Scheme, Techscheme …. And many more!