Role Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Group FP&A Analyst to join our Group finance team. The Group FP&A Analyst will play a key role in management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Planning and Forecasting:
Assist with the preparation of the annual budget, quarterly forecasts and long-term financial planning
Building budget and forecast templates for the businesses to complete
Analysing and challenging the financial and management information received from the businesses
Gain a full understanding of the FP&A reporting system and how it is configured
Financial Analysis:
Reviewing and analysing financial data relating to business initiatives, eg analysing the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
Reviewing the monthly management accounts and preparing analysis to explain variances of Actuals vs Forecast / Budget / Prior Year
Trend analysis to understand the seasonality of the business
Building financial models as required, eg for "what if" scenarios
Reporting:
Assisting with the preparation of Leadership Team and Board Meeting presentations, including the monthly reporting pack, the annual budget presentation, forecast updates and other ad hoc presentations
Assist with the further development and maintenance of KPI dashboards
Business Partnering:
Support and challenge the businesses in the Group, eg by reviewing their forecast submissions and monthly financials
Collaborate with various departments to gather management reporting information and ensure accountability, eg the reporting of non-financial KPIs
Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic goals
Process Improvement:
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A function
Further automate the FP&A tasks to reduce manual workload and allow further analysis time
Ad Hoc:
Perform ad hoc analysis, reporting and presentations as required by management
Experience & Attributes:
3+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, management accounting, or a related financial role
Experience of working with Excel & PowerPoint at an advanced level and comfortable with manipulating complex data
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills: the ability to work as part of a team and communicate with non-finance departments
Highly motivated, results-oriented and proactive
Strong attention to detail and highly organised
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Driven with the desire to build a commercial career in finance
How you do it – Expectations for fulfilling your role:
As a general rule at KingMakers we want people to be:
Customer Focus: We keep the customer at the center of everything we do.
Passion & Dedication: We are passionate about what we do, employing only smart, honest, dedicated, and results oriented team players.
Openness, Honesty & Directness: We embrace a culture of candor and work together towards the right solution whilst being open, honest, and willing to give and receive feedback, judgment-free. We play the ball, not the person.
Innovation & Big Thinking: We always look for ways to innovate whilst not losing sight of what's important. The bigger we think, the more we inspire, the better the outcome.
Ownership & Accountability: We think like owners. If we see a problem, we find a solution. We are pragmatic and always strive to do more with less.
Speed & Focus: We plan, we strategize, but mostly, we DO. Without doing, there is no progress, we can always change direction but only if we start moving. Fast beats slow.
Low Ego: The best solutions are achieved when we leave our egos at the door. We always seek opportunities to learn in every situation. No job too small.
Fun: On balance, we believe in having fun whilst working. We maintain perspective as best as we can, and together, we celebrate our successes.
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