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Headcount and Salary Analyst We currently have an opportunity for someone to make a real contribution to our analysis of colleague related spend, budgets and head count data. This will provide the business with invaluable support in resource decision making. Working closely with both Finance and HR teams you will provide support to the stakeholders to identify areas for improvement, monitor salary/colleague costs and data, and support decision making. About us The UK's number one residential surveying brand, e.surv Chartered Surveyors and Walker Fraser Steele have been providing property risk expertise and residential surveying services for over 35 years. We are the trusted partner for a variety of stakeholders ranging from high street mortgage lenders and building society's to national landlords and equity release brands. Every 12 seconds, one of our 600 RICS accredited surveyors completes a property inspection from Land's End to John O'Groats and across Northern Ireland. Benefits Hybrid Working Career progression opportunities Holiday Purchase Scheme Share schemes (SAYE & BAYE) Enhanced maternity and paternity HSF, subsidised health fund Private healthcare, Critical illness cover and Health assessments via salary sacrifice Life assurance Wellbeing support - subsidised gym membership - cycle to work scheme - health assured employee assistance scheme Dental insurance - subsidised Discounted mortgage advice, estate agency fees and home surveys Cycle to work scheme Charitable giving scheme Duties Develop and continuously improve a forecasting model to track budget, actual and forecast salary and headcount data, by role, by role type and cost centre, by month. Maintain the salary and headcount/FTE forecasting model, on an ongoing basis - inputting actual data, approved changes to salary/roles and with forecasting insights gained from cost centre manager meetings Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for colleague-related spend, variances and provide insightful management information enabling informed business decisions. Perform variance analysis on costs and headcounts comparing to budgets, quarterly forecast, and prior years, with associated commentary Create reconciliations in a variety of formats including tables and waterfalls, to present the data is a clear, easily understood and visual manner. Create KPIs, reports and analytics to improve visibility and transparency of the trends and forecasts Make suggestions to support decision making regarding resourcing strategies. Working alongside HR, MI and Finance, ensure accuracy and completeness of all colleague data, including workforce analytics, headcount, compensation, and other colleague-related metrics. Identify and implement process improvements to drive improved reporting and understand of colleague related costs and data Participate in special projects and initiatives related to colleague costs and reporting, including system, data and process related projects. Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation. Skills Strong financial analytical skills with experience in managing cost models and forecasting spend in a commercial finance role. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable interacting with senior management. Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes of data. Ability to deliver complex financial analysis on various levels in a clear and concise way. Demonstrate experience of driving change and continuous process improvement to meet business needs. Excellent Excel skills and experience working with other databases and reporting tools. Experience of creating reports and analysis in a variety of media, including graphs, tables, presentation software. Qualifications & Experience Part qualified accountant or qualified through relevant experience in an accounting role. Previous experience in a business facing finance role, preferably FP&A role Experience of developing budgets, forecasts and KPIs Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements. Experience in providing financial analysis and modelling to support strategy development and business decisions. LSL Property Services are dedicated to protecting your data PRE EMPLOYMENT SCREENING - All of our employees have to pass a Criminal Records Disclosure and Credit Referencing Process in order to work with our lender clients, if you are unsure on this, ask the team and we'll be happy to explain the process.
Our client is a leading real-time global analytics platform provider. They are a PE backed, high growth group, with innovative products and a prestigious client base, operating from 7 offices globally. Reporting to the CFO, they are seeking an immediately available Interim Head of Finance/FD with previous SaaS and SME experience to lead and develop the team. You will manage the finance function across planning, financial reporting, accounting, and analysis actives to ensure its smooth running whilst continuously improving and increasing efficiency. Key to success will be a desire to challenge, drive improvements to reporting and accuracy, forecasting and budgeting and play a critical role in financial strategy and decision-making processes to support the company's growth objectives. This will require a hands-on approach and someone able to roll their sleeves up and get into the detail. This role is hybrid and a minimum of 1 day in office is required, though more if preferred. Responsibilities: Financial Operations: Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities. Streamline processes, automate workflows, and implement best practices to improve efficiency and accuracy. Team Leadership: Mentor, develop, and motivate the finance team to foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning. Provide guidance, feedback, and professional development opportunities to support career growth and performance excellence. Financial Planning and Analysis: Lead the development and maintenance of comprehensive financial models, forecasts, and budgets to provide insights into the company's financial performance. Strategic Decision Support: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial guidance and analysis for strategic initiatives, investment opportunities, and business decisions. Performance Monitoring: Monitor key financial and operational metrics, analyse variances, and provide actionable recommendations to optimize performance and drive profitability. Business Partnering: Partner with department heads and business leaders to understand their financial needs, provide insightful analysis, and support decision-making. Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements. Internal Controls: Establish and maintain robust internal controls and coordinate external audit. Cash Flow Management: Establish and maintain relationships with financial institutions to facilitate banking and debt financing. Candidates: You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Proven experience in financial management and accounting leadership roles, including in a SaaS environment. Thorough understanding of GAAP, financial reporting standards and regulatory requirements for an international technology business Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and make strategic recommendations. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial planning software. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively. Experience of working in a VC-backed business preferable. We know that diverse recruitment practices start with us. We encourage and celebrate applicants regardless of race (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origin), age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, disability, marital status, pregnancy and maternity or socioeconomic background. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace by ensuring a diverse pool of talent, eliminating unlawful discrimination and recruiting the best person for each role. We review our practices on equality and diversity regularly. If you choose to email us in response to this advert please keep the data you send us to a minimum, i.e. your CV (in Word), your email address and your contact number. We will store your data for a period of 3 months and will not send it to anyone else without your explicit consent. If we have not contacted you within 3 months (an estimate of the time period that it is likely to take to fill the advertised role) we will delete your data. Here's a link to our privacy policy. In this policy, you will find information about our compliance with Data Protection Laws. You can find how to send us a request to access your data, request a deletion of your data, correct any inaccuracies or restrict our processing of your data. You have the right to lodge a complaint about the way we handle your data with the Information Commissioner's Office or you can contact Sarah Hunt for more information or concerns.