Forseven, a revolutionary company is looking to transform the EV industry through cutting-edge technology and innovative engineering practices, are seeking a Digital FP&A Lead, to join our highly skilled and dynamic Finance Team. This role will be reporting into the Senior FP&A Manager.
The role will operate in a hybrid capacity out of our offices in Leamington /Bicester where the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most visionary minds in the automotive field.
Your main responsibilities will be the hands-on design, implementation and future improvements of a new FP&A / EPM system. You will join the team at an exciting time as we transition from spreadsheets to digital systems and implement a long-term ERP system. This role offers the opportunity to build first-time-right solutions using the best technology. With your experience in implementing digital solutions for FP&A teams, you'll actively participate in financial planning processes to understand business drivers and user needs. You'll develop and improve user-oriented digital tools, working closely with Finance Business Partners, the Finance Systems Manager, and IT teams to integrate business understanding with technology. In our fast-paced, growing environment, you'll find numerous opportunities for professional development.
What you will do:
* Participate in key financial planning processes (budget, forecast, business plan, analyses, business cases...) to gain and maintain a full understanding of business drivers, stakeholder requirements, process pain points and critical decisions requiring finance insights and support.
* Define and evolve the roadmap for Digital FP&A, gathering and translating requirements from the commercial Finance team and their business stakeholders into solutions and their delivery / improvement timeline.
* Help identify and select the best market solutions and implementation partners by defining requirements and assessing best fit, steering the relevant processes conducted by procurement and IT.
* Design, implement, develop and continuously improve digital tools and systems to fulfil planning and analytics needs, including hands-on building and scripting.
* Project-manage the delivery of digital FP&A solutions, including managing stakeholders, vendors, requirements, inputs, deliverables, timeline, quality, budget, communications, documentation, training and change.
Who you are
* Experienced in implementing or improving Financial Planning systems such as SAP Analytics Cloud Planning, Hyperion Planning, OneStream, Anaplan, Board, Planful...
* Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with experience in or working closely with FP&A, Finance Business Partnering or Commercial Finance team to deliver digital planning solutions with business acumen.
* Demonstrates strong technical skills in data extraction, manipulation, structuring and reporting.
* Puts in practice project management skills, builds working relationships and coordinates deliverables to ensure delivery of end results.
* Passionate about finding resourceful solutions to new challenges. Willing to roll up sleeves, adapt to change and deliver at pace.
About us and our culture…
At Forseven, we are more than just a team of professionals; we are dynamic innovators, visionary collaborators and trailblazers who believe in making a difference. Our passion lies in revolutionising the electric vehicle industry through our cutting-edge advancements and sustainable solutions that aim to transform the way transportation is perceived.
Currently operating under stealth mode, our focus is entirely directed towards achieving excellence as pioneers in creating sustainable mobility solutions which will help shape the future of transportation. We're looking for enlightened individuals who possess an unwavering passion, relentless drive, and insatiable curiosity to question conventional norms and push beyond perceived limitations.