Financial Planning

Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant
* Provide key support in the preparation of timely and accurate financial results for the Business. with an understanding of financial metrics that support strategic decision-making.
* Utilise the different data sources in the business group to aid the development of effective dashboards for company stakeholders
* Support the FP&A Manager in various weekly and monthly reports to be shared with Managers, Directors and the Parent Group
* Contribute to month end close tasks
* Support the strategic growth of the Business Group in planning and measuring performance.
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Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant Requirements:
* Understanding P&L, profitability analysis and financial metrics
* Analytical and problem solving skills, with proficiency in financial modelling and forecasting
* Dedicated team player who will enthusiastically support the wider team on executing joint projects
* Willingness to travel
* Qualified(CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
* At least 3 years experience in a similar role with a focus on reporting and analysing large datasets
* Financial & KPI reporting
​Key Duties & Responsibilities:
* Support the business in the LRP and budget process, including preparing presentations and models where necessary
* Play a key role in the forecast cycles of the business – modelling, preparing and loading into the consolidation software
* Support FP&A Manager with Gross Margin analysis of the Business Group
* Support FP&A Manager & FD with performance analysis of the Business Group
* Drive continuous improvement of Business Group Reports – improving format, speed, and the detail provided
* Prepare monthly executive reports with accuracy and explanation of the results
* Key performance metrics analysis including: Sales revenue, Gross margin, EBITDA, Comparisons (performance vs.prior year, budget and forecast), Primary Working Capital and Cash Flows
* Diving into further sales analysis including customers, products and regions.
* Spot trends and data connections
* Overhead reporting and analysis to support various departments within the business and provide a high-level summary of OPEX spend
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Benefits:
* 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
* New flexible holiday scheme
* Bupa Healthcare package
* Life Insurance
* Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay
* 5% Pension contributions
* Companywide performance based annual bonus scheme