Group Senior Analyst
- Recruiter
- Robert Walters
- Location
- England, Greater Manchester, Manchester
- Salary
- £45000 - £52000 per annum
- Posted
- 28 Apr 2017
- Closes
- 05 May 2017
- Ref
- 2590670/001
- Contact
- Neil Rogerson
- Job Title
- Finance Analyst
- Category
- Travel / Tourism
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
As well as providing exceptional analysis and insight to the Divisions, the FP&A team will also facilitate the Group forecasting and business planning processes, allowing the Divisional teams to focus on engaging the business
Role responsibilities
High quality analysis: lead the production of high quality analysis that provides valuable insight for customers across the Group.
- Monthly and quarterly reporting: deliver key financial information to customers within the Group.
- Business planning (annual): support the Head of FP&A to co-ordinate the delivery of the Group business plan
- New reporting suite: assess ways in which new or additional analysis can provide valuable insight for customers. Propose formats for new standardised reporting that exceed customer expectations.
- Deep understanding of the business: develop a deep understanding of the Group, working closely with and supporting divisional Business Partners and FDs.
- Adding value: provide insight and challenge to Divisions, including detailed assessments of cross-divisional performance and external benchmarking.
- Continuous improvement: lead a process and culture of continuous improvement, with specific focus on automating and standardising reporting outputs, and ongoing development of modelling and analytical capability.
- Talent management: develop talent within the FP&A team through active coaching and mentoring, with particular focus on rigorous financial analysis, insightful reporting and process improvement.
Candidate requirements
- A qualified accountant with at least 3 - 5 years PQE, and experience leading and delivering high quality financial analysis.
- Strong modelling capability and advanced understanding of Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent interpersonal, management & influencing skills. Can influence at all levels in the business in order to engage the co-operation of people who are not direct reports
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and to thrive under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations.
- Self-motivated individual with effective organisational skills
Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Powerpoint & SAP with a demonstrated ability to communicate opinions and findings in writing.