Our client, a leading organisation within the Defence sector, is currently seeking a Senior Financial Planning Analyst to join their team in Bristol. This permanent role is pivotal in supporting strategic decision-making and driving business performance through comprehensive financial planning and analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end delivery of monthly reporting and financial forecasting processes, including communications, timetables, and data requirements
- Provide senior leadership with detailed financial analysis and reporting, including management packs, financial committee packs, budget packs, and board packs
- Ensure the integrity of financial models and projections through robust controls, documentation, and testing
- Manage comprehensive cash flow forecasting, ensuring data accuracy and monitoring prior period forecasts
- Assist the CFO with financial reports and presentations to the Board
- Oversee the budgeting process for P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow
- Collaborate closely with key internal stakeholders to provide financial insights and support business initiatives
- Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting by identifying opportunities to streamline and automate FP&A processes
- Prepare and present financial reports, highlighting key trends, metrics, opportunities, and risks to senior management
- Support the organisation with centralised financial reports and dashboards
- Provide ad-hoc analysis and decision support to senior leadership as needed
Job Requirements:
- Strong FP&A experience, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and variance analysis
- Proficiency in managing financial reporting processes and producing detailed financial analysis
- Understanding of financial controls and ability to ensure the accuracy of financial models
- Experience in cash flow forecasting and ensuring data integrity
- Ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership and key internal stakeholders
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation in financial reporting
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Benefits:
- Permanent role within a leading finance organisation
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Comprehensive employee benefits package
- Supportive work culture
If you are an experienced FP&A professional looking to take on a senior role with significant responsibility and impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team.
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