Our client, an award winning post production agency that offers picture, visual effects, sound and marketing services to renowned brands around the globe, has an opening for an FP&A Analyst to join their team based in the heart of London on a hybrid basis.
What they need!
They're looking for a motivated Finance Planning & Analysis Analyst (FP&A Analyst) who is early on in their finance career or has a passion to train and develop, reporting into the Finance Director and working alongside the Financial Performance Manager to collaborate on various tasks such as budgeting and planning cycles, with a keen focus on charge-out rate and salary analysis. Seeking guidance on conducting profitability analyses at various levels, from client to partner, providing valuable insights that drive decision-making. In addition, supporting the production of comprehensive management information packs, also responsible for enhancing the existing reporting processes, finding innovative ways to simplify, automate, and visualize data, thereby improving communication with stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience and work with an established Finance team at the heart of a large Media focused business. The FP&A Analyst, will support the FP&A function by taking advantage of advanced Excel and Power-BI skills to analyse data and create operational reports.
What they need you to do!
- Extract and manipulate large datasets from Excel for analysis.
- Develop and utilise advanced Excel functions and Power-BI to create detailed reports.
- Collaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of dashboards and data visualisations.
- Support ad-hoc analysis and reporting requests as needed.Ensuring the accuracy and consistency of financial data and reports provided to Senior Leadership Teams by compiling templates and reconciling information from multiple sources.
- Assisting in conducting financial analysis, including creating monthly performance reports for the Operating Board and Group Board, preparing Group Budgets and Forecasts, and variance analysis to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Participating in month-end close activities, working with the shared service team to guarantee timely and precise financial reporting.
- Providing support in preparation of ad hoc financial analysis and scenario modelling to assist with strategic projects and resource allocation.
- Identifying opportunities to document, streamline, and enhance financial processes and reporting capabilities.
- Collaborating with the Finance Performance Managerto understand financial requirements and contribute to strategic discussions.
- Helping monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics for various projects and initiatives.
What FP&A Analyst Experience they're looking for!
- Ability to navigate Excel to intermediate level, pulling data from VLOOKUPs and Pivot Table.
- Experience of working with of Power-BI
- Knowledge of financial planning and analysis, including interpreting financial results, trends, financial KPIs, and ratios.
- Proactive mindset, meticulous attention to detail, and the capability to work autonomously.
- Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) or highly motivated candidates intending to pursue these qualifications.
- Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all company levels.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
To apply, please submit your CV today!
We appreciate your interest, but due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.