Financial Planning Analyst Lead

2 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom OneAdvanced Full time

Role Introduction

Part of the Group Finance Team, this role reports directly to the head of FP&A and has responsibility for supporting both the business and other finance teams. This entails the delivery of timely & accurate month end reporting, business intelligence and insightful actionable analytics. The information provided ultimately helps to shape the future of the business, driving commercial performance & delivery of the financial plan. This position is critical in supporting the Group FP&A Cycle.

What You Will Do
  • Partnering Senior Management & Supporting the delivery of the group FP&A cycle. Month-end, Forecasting, Budget, Long-range-plan
  • Support in business transformation & process improvement.
  • Enhance internal reporting and KPIs to provide valuable insight to external stakeholders and senior management
  • Reconcile financial data between difference systems and sources
  • Identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track and measure business initiatives.
  • Designing & implementing data analysis and reporting tools to support decision making
  • Manage the external reporting processes & timeline
  • Collaborate with financial teams to deliver best in class reporting and forecasting processes.
What You Will Have
  • Recognised accounting qualification, eg ACA or ACCA, with thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
  • Experience implementing and improving business & finance processes
  • Strong analytical skill with a logical approach to problem solving
  • Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills
  • Solid background in accounting, financial planning, budgeting and financial modelling
  • Excel expertise
  • Strong people management skills
  • Exposure to Business intelligence tools
  • Experience of working within complex matrix or multi-site corporate environments
  • Detail oriented and organised, with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and competing priorities in a fast paced environment
  • Proactive, insightful, and commercially astute
  • Solid working knowledge of finance systems
What We Do For You

Wellbeing focused - Our people are our greatest assets, and ensuring everyone feels their best self to come to work is integral
  • Annual Leave - 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays and the ability to buy additional days
  • Employee Assistance Programme - Free advice, support, and confidential counselling available 24/7 through Care First
  • Endometriosis Friendly Employer - We are proud to confirm our commitment to developing an environment and culture that allows those with endometriosis to thrive in the workplace
Personal Growth - Regardless of where you are at in your career, we're committed to enabling your growth personally and professionally
  • Development Programmes - From Future Managers to Leadership Training, our development programmes help you get where you need to go
  • Performance Bonus - Our Group-wide bonus scheme enables you to reap the rewards of your success
Financial wellbeing - We understand as well as your mental wellbeing, your financial wellbeing is really important
  • Pension Scheme - Our plan with Scottish Widows offers 5% matched contribution by the company
  • Income protection insurance - Providing you with support and assistance when you need it most
Recognition - Highlighting and rewarding the great work our people do
  • Values Awards - Our quarterly employee-driven initiative to highlight and reward the people in the organisation who embody our values the most
  • Clear Review - Our own technology platform that allows you to get real-time feedback, conversations and goals to help you become your best self
Making a Difference - we provide opportunities to help our people make a difference to the causes they care about
  • MatchIt - Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and Advanced will match part of the funding
  • Volunteering Time - Our volunteering leave scheme allows you to use your time to help those who need it
  • Pennies from Heaven - donate the pennies from your pay check to help make a difference without lifting a finger
Who We Are

Advanced is one of the UK's largest software and services company, and our products sit at the heart of some of the country's best-known businesses. Come and be part of a team of people who power the world of work through technology across legal, education, health and social care. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an inclusive employer, we know that diversity means success and innovation. We want our colleague community to reflect those of our customers we serve and the societal impact we make. Being inclusive is part of our DNA and we strive to deliver a culture where you can truly be yourself. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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