Fp&a Analyst

**Role**:FP&A Analyst

**Location**:Blackburn, BB1 2FA - Office Based

**Hours**:Full-Time / Permanent

**Salary**:£35,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience & Bonus Scheme

**What will my role look like?**

Our Finance Department is expanding and we have a new opportunity available for an FP&A Analyst In this role you will be responsible for analysing business data to help gain a deeper understanding of business performance holistically across all regions,supporting improved insight and knowledge of key performance indicators and trends quickly to inform strategic decision making.

Reporting into the Head of Analysis, this role will help bring insight and a standardised approach to both internally and externally benchmarked performance, in turn driving better-informed financial planning and strategy, with the role suited to a self-starterwho is comfortable in challenging stakeholders whilst investigating underlying performance.

**What would my main responsibilities be?**
- Work closely with BI & Country Commercial Finance Teams to provide collaboration and deeper understanding of key P&L lines and metrics
- Focus on a standardised approach to analysis of business streams / cost areas to ensure deeper understanding of trading
- Deliver timely analysis of market and competitor comparatives
- Work closely with the business real estate colleagues and Fixed Asset teams to provide detailed capital ROI analysis on a regular basis
- Key support for strategic decision making including modelling of initiatives using business knowledge and data
- Support the implementation of SAP Analytics Cloud Reporting
- Prepare regular presentations on findings which are clear and concise, and identify the key trends and drivers to inform business decision making at a strategic level
- Provide support, information and guidance to inform stakeholders including scenario modelling
- Support the annual budget preparation providing key insights and challenge based on data driven analysis
- Ad-hoc analysis as requested by the key stakeholders including Executive and board requests
- Work with the wider FP&A team to create optimal financial models to support strategic decision making and long term forecasting
- Continually review published FP&A best practice to support the evolution of EG FP&A
- Newly or Part Qualified (CIMA/ACA/ACCA) or QBE, several years industry experience is essential
- Strong business acumen with experience across the finance function
- Strong communication and business partnering skills, comfortable communicating to stakeholders across all levels and disciplines
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic, rapidly changing business environment
- Ability to multitask, and meet deadlines on a timely basis
- Self-starter with a continual improvement attitude
- Creativity, flexibility and an entrepreneurial mindset to the solution of business issues
- Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong MS Office skills, Advanced Excel is essential. BI Tool and SAP Experience are desirable

**Benefits & Rewards**

EG Cares is our benefits & rewards scheme, it’s our way of saying thank you to our EG family in recognition of the continued support and commitment you deliver every day.

**Life Assurance**-At EG Group, we believe employees can be their best when they feel supported and have benefit plans that give them security and peace of mind

**Learning & Development -**We are committed to helping you develop new skills to be the best version of you

**Our People -**You will work alongside our amazing employees, have fun and be a part of our family

**Free Eye Test -**As a valued EG Employee you will be eligible to receive a free eye examination every two years

**Progression & Career Opportunities -**We look to promote and progress our employees within the business and we are very passionate about internal progression As the business expands it opens new opportunities for growththe opportunitiesreally are endless with Euro Garages

**Compassionate Leave -**We care about our employees and offer 3 days paid compassionate leave

**Who are EG Group?**

We are leading global independent fuel station and convenience retail operator with operations at over 5,600 sites across Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, North America and Australia.

The group has enjoyed significant growth, with 2020 revenues exceeding $21bn as well as serving over one billion customers annually. Dedicated to serving the convenience needs of today’s busy consumer, whether it is Grocery & Merchandise, Foodservice orFuel, we have a global network of accessible sites where customers can stop and shop. Through our strong brand partnerships, customers can access various offerings across our network, including brands such as LEON, Cooplands, Starbucks, KFC, Subway, Greggs,SPAR, and Burger King.