Our client, a leading childcare provider across the UK, is looking for a Senior FP&A Analyst to join their growing finance team due to a recent acquisition.
This role will report to the Head of FP&A and work alongside the Head of Financial Control, directors, and regional business managers to provide robust forecasts, dashboards, and KPIs to gain insights into moving the business forward.
You will manage a team of three analysts and provide detailed analysis and insights into business performance and specific projects.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Work with the Head of FP&A on the annual budgeting process and the quarterly re-forecasts, liaising with departmental directors and their teams to prepare reliable financial projections containing ambitious but achievable growth targets.
2. Oversee the development of the Company's KPI dashboards in Power BI that provide meaningful insights into business performance, trend analysis, and insights about business drivers at various management reporting levels: Area, Regional, Divisional, and Consolidated.
3. Perform regular reviews and analytical assessments of performance comparing actual results to forecast and prior year.
4. Work closely with departmental heads to ensure inputs to the models are relevant and up to date.
5. Assist commercial and operational teams in driving the business forward with analysis supporting decision-making.
6. Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis as required.
What you will need to succeed:
1. Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACMA, ACCA).
2. Qualified to Degree level.
3. Experience of working in a multi-site organization with the ability to meet deadlines.
4. Good accounting skills with a strong ability to analyze data from a commercial viewpoint.
5. Excellent communication skills.
6. Commercial/operational competence.
7. Dynamic and self-motivated.
8. Capability to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders and departments across the business.
9. Excellent MS Office skills, particularly in Excel and Power BI.
Benefits:
1. Competitive Salary.
2. Pension.
3. Enhanced holidays including your birthday off.
4. Staff discounts.
5. Hybrid working.
6. Modern offices.
7. Training.
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