Our client based in Slough are currently recruiting for a Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Specialist to work with them on a temporary basis, on-going.
The role is full time Monday to Friday and is hybrid. 3 days in the office.
You will be reporting to the FP&A Manager and will primarily be responsible for controlling, provisioning, budgeting and reporting activities within the Finance area of the UK Businesses, assist in a number of ad-hoc investigations and projects, and provide support to the Financial Accountants and the Senior Management Team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Maintains the reports and databases required to support the efficient and timely production of monthly management information required for Group and Management reporting.
- Maintains and helps develop the simulation models and systems used to profile business activity for risk provisioning as well as production of forecasts, annual budgets and ad-hoc plans.
- Helps in the preparation monthly/quarterly/yearly reports for submission to Head-Quarters.
- Prepares monthly financial reporting pack for distribution to local management.
- Prepares detailed variance analysis of the actual performance of the business compared to budgets and forecasts.
- Prepares monthly financial reports and investigations into controlling dimensions as required for management, control and forecasting purposes.
- Performs monthly reconciliation of local operational and accounting data against head office data.
- Works closely with all departments obtaining the detailed knowledge of the dynamics of all aspects of business essential to all aspects of reporting, forecasting and budgeting.
- Acts as backup on the main regular activities of the other teams in the Finance department (Accounting/ Pricing/ Treasury) in order to ensure there are no disruptions in the most critical activities.
- Along with the FP&A Manager, is the company's main liaison with the Head Office and external auditors in areas relating to financial budgets, forecasts, variances and all management accruals and provisions.
Key requirements:
Degree and membership of Professional Financial / Management Accounting body (intermediate stage).
Strong financial / business analysis background supported by relevant experience.
Proficient in the use of most common Windows applications, Excel in particular (advanced).
Experience of working with report generating software (such as Business Objects, SAP).
Academic / Work experience have led to proficiency in the most common financial analysis tools including NPV, ROI, ROA, variance analysis and cost / benefit analysis.
Comfortable working under pressure.
Strong logic and determination to support the practical approach to multidimensional problem solving.
Inquisitive mind and natural disposition for quantitative analysis.
Shares openly ideas and opinions and is not afraid to lead change in the environment as well as adjusting to it.
This is an urgent temporary assignment so please do not delay in applying.
The benefits of being a temporary worker through Bucks & Berks Recruitment:
- A friendly and supportive temps' team; we are here to answer any questions and support you in your role.
- Weekly pay, no more counting down the days until your monthly payday!
- As a temporary candidate you will receive a Costa gift voucher on your 13th consecutive week worked!
- Holiday pay on top of your hourly rate.
- A flexible approach to working, you are in control of when you are available to work.
- Fantastic experience and opportunities with large and small businesses across the Thames Valley region.
- Gain insight in a variety of departments and organisations, a great way to discover the work you enjoy and the company structures that work for you.
Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training, and skills. If we do not have anything suitable, we will not keep your CV for more than 30 days.
As an equal opportunity employer, Bucks and Berks Recruitment is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.