Robert Half is partnered with a well-known financial services organisation based in Edinburgh to help identify a Financial Planning Analyst on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially orientated accountant looking for a fast-paced working environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct in-depth analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance, identifying variances from forecasts and budgets.
* Collaborate across departments to gain a comprehensive understanding of key business drivers and provide insightful operational analysis and reporting.
* Prepare presentations and analysis for the Senior Management team, Board of Directors, and other stakeholders as required.
* Provide financial analysis for quarterly earnings calls and investor relations activities.
* Develop and maintain robust financial models to support strategic decision-making and the development of new products.
* Lead strategic planning and budgeting processes, ensuring adherence to revenue and expense targets.
* Partner with the Corporate Development team in on M&A and other transactional activities.
* Develop and implement innovative analytics tools to identify and assess key business trends and identify key performance indicators for business units.
* Drive process improvement initiatives through the implementation of automation and programming solutions.
Main Requiremen...