FP&A Analyst

OVERALL SUMMARY

At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life.

Join the Close Brothers Finance Team where you will work closely with the local management team and key stakeholders from across the Motor business, as well as the Retail management team and Bank’s wider finance team.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of FP&A and Finance Business Partner, the role will be responsible for shaping and delivery of; management information including both the UK and CFCI management accounts, internal reporting requirements and cost management / tracking.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of month end results detailing expected performance for both the Bank and local Motor management teams
• Delivery of monthly reporting packs, outlining key financial performance metrics to Motor Management
• Business partner with senior stakeholders to create cost budgets, monitor actual spend and help to identify cost saving opportunities, efficiencies and potential risks
• Support the Finance Business Partner with sales analysis
• Provide timely commentary and variance analysis to support understanding of financial performance against budgets, forecasts and prior year
• Draft communications to investor relations relating to Motor’s performance, including gathering supporting evidence
• Partner with the Operations, Sales, Marketing and other functions, helping them to understand and control key cost drivers

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF ARE/HAVE:

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in technical aspects of accounting
• Advanced Excel skills
• Confident in working with senior stakeholders
• Engaging communication style and the ability to explain complex financial matters to non-finance colleagues
• Professional communication skills, both oral and written
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Good time management skills and ability to work under pressure

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU ARE/HAVE:

• Excel modelling experience
• Experience of the Financial Services or Automotive sectors

We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at  or request a call back.

ABOUT US

At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.

Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking, wealth management services and securities trading. At Close Brothers we provide financial support and advice to small businesses and individuals in the UK. Our purpose is to help the people and businesses of Britain thrive over the long term.