Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant
Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide key support in the preparation of timely and accurate financial results for the Business, with an understanding of financial metrics that support strategic decision-making.
2. Utilise different data sources in the business group to aid the development of effective dashboards for company stakeholders.
3. Support the FP&A Manager in various weekly and monthly reports to be shared with Managers, Directors, and the Parent Group.
4. Contribute to month-end close tasks.
5. Support the strategic growth of the Business Group in planning and measuring performance.
Essential Requirements:
1. Understanding of P&L, profitability analysis, and financial metrics.
2. Analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in financial modelling and forecasting.
3. Dedicated team player who will enthusiastically support the wider team on executing joint projects.
4. Willingness to travel.
5. Qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
6. At least 3 years experience in a similar role with a focus on reporting and analysing large datasets.
7. Financial & KPI reporting.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Support the business in the LRP and budget process, including preparing presentations and models where necessary.
2. Play a key role in the forecast cycles of the business – modelling, preparing, and loading into the consolidation software.
3. Support FP&A Manager with Gross Margin analysis of the Business Group.
4. Support FP&A Manager & FD with performance analysis of the Business Group.
5. Drive continuous improvement of Business Group Reports – improving format, speed, and the detail provided.
6. Prepare monthly executive reports with accuracy and explanation of the results.
7. Key performance metrics analysis including: Sales revenue, Gross margin, EBITDA, Comparisons (performance vs. prior year, budget, and forecast), Primary Working Capital and Cash Flows.
8. Dive into further sales analysis including customers, products, and regions.
9. Spot trends and data connections.
10. Overhead reporting and analysis to support various departments within the business and provide a high-level summary of OPEX spend.
Benefits:
1. 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
2. New flexible holiday scheme.
3. Bupa Healthcare package.
4. Life Insurance.
5. Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay.
6. 5% Pension contributions.
7. Companywide performance-based annual bonus scheme.
Job Info
Job Title: Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant
Company: CV-Library
Location: Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
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