FP&A Analyst
Michael Page Finance
Bolton, GB
Sitting in the Commercial Finance team you will be provide financial planning, analysis and reporting to the SLT and operational teams in order to support with growth and understanding of business performance. You will be expected to business partner with the senior management too, providing strategic financial insight. Client Details My client are a PE backed business who are market leaders in their field. The business is performing very well against budget and is constantly exploring M&A options. They have a high calibre Finance team and are recruiting this role due to an internal promotion. Description Lead month-end reporting and analysis to Operational leaders, delivering clear and accurate financial results in a timely manner. Analyse monthly financial results prepared by the accounting team to highlight and comment on key variances to budget or forecast. Collaborate with and support stakeholders to understand, track and analyse site financial performance, building rapport and holding them accountable for budget targets. Ensure that financial KPIs for relevant divisions are clearly and accurately reported on, with key trends highlighted to support informed decision making. Communicate performance effectively and objectively to the business, challenging budget holders and fostering a culture of accountability. Manage and maintain the month-end query tracker, ensuring site leaders receive prompt and clear responses to aid their understanding of financial results. Continuously review and improve the reporting processes and analysis across the FP&A and wider Finance team where appropriate. Work closely with the Business Intelligence team to create and distribute financial results and scorecards through systems and automation. Lead the budgeting process for respective area, ensuring alignment to overall strategy and relevant analysis is provided in-line with strict Group timelines. Support the Finance Business Partners in the budgeting process across all areas of the Group, ensuring alignment to strict timelines and relevant analysis is adhered to. Maintain a budget and forecasting financial model to ensure consistency of data across all areas, including relevant KPIs. Support the Lead FP&A Analyst, Head of FP&A and Business Intelligence team in implementing system-driven automation for reporting, budgeting and modelling tools. Build strong relationships with senior leaders and operational teams, including relevant department heads. Profile ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified or equivalent Advanced Excel skills are critical - data manipulation (including extraction from financial ledgers), analytical and presentation skills at a level suitable for Senior Manager review. Proven ability to influence financial outcomes and work closely with operational managers. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to communicate and build relationships with people at different levels. Ability to present complex data and analysis in a high impact visual manner to senior stakeholders, drawing out the key messages and findings. Relevant management accounting experience. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office including PowerPoint. Experience of Access Dimensions and Power BI would be advantageous, though not essential. Job Offer A competitive salary, an opportunity to work a 4 day working week (at 100% pay!) once you've passed probation, and hybrid working (2 days in the office!)