The role
works closely with FP&A managers for Property and Operations areas and reports to Head of FP&A, having overall responsibility for Group financial planning.
What you`ll be doing
1. Support to People Director, COO and Exec on head office performance
2. Forecasting of all overheads costs / consolidated head office forecast (incl. recharging/converting to Unite share)
3. Ownership of Head office(s) headcount forecast
4. Impact of head office change programmes incl. Edison and also small scale changes
5. Central contact for all cost centres and cost centre business partnering at Unite
6. Individual responsibility for management of Corporate costs centres e.g. HR, IT, Finance, Directors
7. Works closely with management accounting team
8. Effective line management of one business partner, including managing performance, consistent use of 1-1 meetings, identifying personal development needs and supporting and coaching
What we`re looking for in you
9. Qualified Accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with substantial post qualification experience gained within a commercial environment
10. Experience of working in Oracle EPM preferred
11. Excellent communications skills including inspiring trust and influencing; communicating technical financial information in a clear and commercial manner; adapting style and content for different audiences; and demonstrating a confident, credible and accomplished presentation style.
12. Evidence of working in a fast paced, high change environment and able to manage multiple demands effectively whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy, quality and attention to detail.
13. An ability to develop effective working relationships with senior internal and external business stakeholders
14. Ability to provide challenge and hold to account commercial teams in order to drive business performance
15. Excellent analytical skills
16. The ability to understand, empathise with and deliver against customer needs
17. Possesses and promotes a positive attitude, with the ability to adapt swiftly and a willingness to undertake challenging tasks
What You`ll Get in Return
18. An annual bonus so you can share in the company`s success
19. 25 days` paid holiday
20. Pension - based on how much you save, we`ll contribute 1% more
21. Flexible working opportunities
22. Shared Parental Leave - 18 weeks full pay
23. Other benefits include, ShareSave, Bike to Work, Charity Match, amazing discounts and more!