FP&A Analyst

The main aims of the role are to support the Head of FP&A in:

• The development of financial planning and control at various levels across the business
• Supporting the business with management information, analysis and insight, which can be used to support decision-making and to identify risk and opportunities
• Support the leadership team in designing and delivering business initiatives and projects through financial support and control

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing and developing weekly reporting packs for the Board, Senior Management, and Investors.
• Facilitating the weekly trading meeting, adding insight and challenge to the commercial agenda.
• Supporting the Head of FP&A in the corporate financial planning process, with financial modelling and variance analysis of profit and loss account, balance sheet and cashflows.
• Support the Head of FP&A in creating monthly reporting packs and presentations for the Board, Senior Management, and Investors.
• Manage and lead the commercial, retail and central budgeting processes, liaising with the Board, Senior Management and Finance Team, and supporting with accurate insight and analysis.
• Preparing and presenting business cases and reporting for business initiatives, projects and asset investments
• Ad-hoc analysis of both BAU operations and specific projects which drives and supports improvements in company capability and profitability

Skills Required:

• Good understanding of financial statements, double-entry accounting and financial models
• Advanced Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Good mathematical ability, able to understand formulas and construct calculations.
• Attention to detail and a general concern for rigour in work.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with various functions and levels, both internally and externally.
• Organisational skills, ability to plan and prioritise own time and juggle demands

Education / Experience:

• Part qualified or finalist level ACCA/CIMA
• A degree or professional qualification, especially in a numerate subject (Maths, Stats, Physics, Engineering or Finance) is beneficial.
• Experience or appreciation of a retail environment is highly beneficial
• Experience in a commercial or analytical role is desirable.

Behaviours:

• Independent thinking and robust thought process
• Creativity and innovation in their thinking
• That they put the customer first
• That they work to deliver the highest possible service
• That they are committed to the development of others
• That they have the ability to challenge what has previously been in place
• A search for new ways of doing things