We are hiring a Financial Planning Analyst to join our Finance team at our Head Office in Bedford (MK43 9EJ).
Working closely with the UK/IRE FP&A Manager, this role requires an experienced accountant who can dive into the details while maintaining a commercial outlook. Responsibilities include financial analysis, SOX controls, board packs, budgeting, forecasting, and standardising financial practices across UK and Ireland operations.
Business partnering is key, as you'll collaborate with various departments to manage budgets and support the transformation of the Finance Department to drive future growth.
Reporting to the FP&A Manager, you'll communicate financial trends, risks, and opportunities, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to US GAAP and corporate reporting requirements.
This is a great opportunity to influence business growth and contribute to transformational change.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
* Support month-end process by analysing trends, key movements, and providing commentary on variances.
* Produce monthly and quarterly financial performance packs for all channels and business streams.
* Monitor performance indicators, analyse variances, and recommend improvements.
* Interpret and communicate complex financial data to drive business performance.
* Provide commercial insights into Auction performance.
* Assist the sales team with commercial models for renewals and new customer wins.
* Ensure financial practices comply with statutory regulations.
* Develop and implement Finance team operating procedures and policies.
* Support internal and external audits.
* Lead the yearly budgeting, monthly forecasting, and modelling to support strategic initiatives.
* Identify methods to minimise financial risk.
* Foster collaboration with other teams to drive a high-performance working environment.
* Evaluate and improve processes to enhance efficiency.
* Promote and model the organisation's culture and values.
Essentials:
* Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA
* Previous experience of finance transformation
* Effective MS Office skills and first-class knowledge of PowerPoint. Advanced Excel skills (macros experience not essential)
* Experience of preparing board packs or financial performance packs for senior management
* Proven ability to influence at Senior and Board level, both in both written and verbal skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* A strategic thinker, whilst also having the ability to think and work through the detail.
* Self-motivated, flexible can-do attitude works w
* ell under pressure, on own initiative and in a team environment
* A go-getter that wants to make a difference
* Ability to prioritise workload, juggling multiple tasks and keep to strict deadlines
Desirables
* Sarbanes-Oxley knowledge/experience
* Knowledge of JDE and Navision software
* Experience of ERP implementation
What we offer you in return:
* Monday to Friday working
* Time For You: Relax with 25 days of holiday plus bank holiday
* Health & Wellness: Healthcare Cash Plan, allowing you to claim cash back on a range of healthcare products and services including dental, optical, chiropody, and specialist consultations, tests, and scans and Virtual GP access.
* Appreciating You & Others: Celebrate special moments with access to our Recognition Hub and E-card collection.
* Your Future: Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.
* Investment: Purchase shares in our global company at a discounted rate.
* Fitness & Health: Save money while commuting with our Cycle to Work Scheme and access fitness videos and gym discounts.
* Life Assurance: Enjoy peace of mind with our life insurance coverage.
* Exclusive Discounts: Access our deals hub for savings on everyday purchases and family activities.
* Goal Support: Use tools like Mortgage Advice, Life Coaching, and our Money Hub to achieve your goals.
Copart are an equal opportunity employer, proudly hiring a diverse workforce. Discrimination is expressly forbidden and we therefore kindly welcome all applications.