The Opportunity
Are you a recently qualified accountant passionate to make an impact in a fast-growing business? Whether you're transitioning from practice or stepping up from a management accounting role in industry, this is your opportunity to be at the heart of a dynamic and data-driven organisation.
At Safetykleen, we thrive on insights, collaboration, and ambition. With a relatively flat hierarchy, you will have direct access to decision-makers and the ability to contribute meaningfully to our continued success. If you’re ready to grow, learn, and influence key business decisions, we want to hear from you!
Reporting to the Head of FP&A, this role will play a key part in driving the growth of Safetykleen UK&I by delivering timely, accurate and insightful information to decision-makers in the business. The role will support a broad range of Executive-level stakeholders in delivering a comprehensive set of outputs that track the performance of financial and other measures essential for the success of the business.
About Us
Safetykleen is a leading provider of Parts Cleaning, Waste Collection and Environmental Advisory services to businesses across Europe. Safetykleen employs over 2,000 people and serves over 50,000 businesses in 14 countries. We deliver over 1 million services per year through our unparalleled branch network. Our headquarters are based in London, and we are backed by Apax, a leading Private Equity firm’
We are built on a strong business model, winning culture, and always putting the customer at the heart of everything we do. We have big ambitions with a strong strategy to succeed, all whilst making the planet Safer and Kleener.
About You
You are an analytical, data-driven individual who can translate complex data into actionable insights and communicate them effectively to drive business decisions. Your curiosity drives you to uncover trends and ask “why,” while your collaboration skills enable you to engage with teams across the UK&I, Group, and international markets. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and embrace continuous learning as a key to success.
* Deliver weekly flash of financial performance and supporting measures to relevant stakeholders, including the CEO, CFO and members of the Executive Team.
* Prepare monthly finance review packs for the various Safetykleen lines of business, including variance analysis, performance insights, monitoring latest risks and opportunities and presenting to stakeholders.
* Detailed analysis of margin performance including volume and mix drivers, for example by product, sector, branch and other parameters.
* Monthly submission of latest results to Safetykleen Group Finance.
* Support in preparation of monthly UK&I Performance Review pack.
* Support in delivery of the quarterly forecast and annual budget processes.
* Update and maintain the latest pricing tool.
* Support on financial modelling of proposed initiatives as and when they arise.
Experience & Qualifications
* Holds relevant accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
* Experience working in a fast-paced industry and high growth environment.
* Experience in a related industry such as retail, FMCG or B2B services would be beneficial but not essential.
* Experience in FP&A would be beneficial but not essential.
Benefits
* £60,000 plus Bonus
* 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
* 5% Contributory Pension scheme.
* Family Life assurance of 3 times life cover salary.
* Private healthcare scheme from day 1.
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
* Corporate discount scheme focussed on your wellbeing, including discounted Virgin Active Gym membership – and Gymflex.
* Discount and cashback at many retailers.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential helpline support for employees
* Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme for employees with illness and/or conditions requiring treatment.
* Employee recognition program
* Employee referral scheme.
* We provide support and access to a range of internal and external courses to help and progress your career with us.
We look forward to hearing from you!