Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist

4 weeks ago


Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Ultra Electronics Group Full time

The Ultra Finance function is seeking a highly skilled FP&A Analyst to join the PCS Finance Function. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial planning and analysis, with experience in budgeting and forecasting.

The successful candidate will support the FP&A Director in preparation of reports and carrying out analysis for key stakeholders. This will involve developing a deep understanding of the data driving the reporting, ensuring the accuracy of the data, and implementing improvements to either the data or the processes driving the data where required.

The key focus area will be around data which impacts finance forecasting, reporting, and commercial decision making. The successful candidate will have strong analytical and MI production skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

The role is ideal for someone with a strong finance background, who is looking to make an immediate impact on an exciting and robust company. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, and will be supported in their career development by a experienced team.

  • Support the FP&A Director on monthly reporting and analysis of key metrics.
  • Provide key inputs and variance analysis in support of monthly board pack presentation.
  • Collaborate with operations and sales teams to ensure consistency in forward looking data.
  • Drive the continuous improvement of the finance function from a process, operational, and systems perspective.
  • Provide ad hoc analysis and project support as required.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Qualified or near qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) with planning, forecasting, and budgeting experience.
  • Strong MS Excel skill and sound knowledge of financial modelling.
  • Experience with manipulating large data sets to provide financial analysis.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to building teamwork.
  • Knowledge of IFS, Power BI, Power Query or reporting consolidation tools (desirable).

Benefits:

  • Flexible working within core working hours.
  • Early Finish on a Friday.
  • 25 days holiday with the option to buy/sell 5 days plus bank holidays.
  • 4 times your annual salary in life assurance.
  • Flexible benefits package (benefits such as, retail vouchers, gym discounts, health screening and more).
  • Pension Scheme - Less than 5 years' service up to 5.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer:

Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.



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