FP&A Analyst - Southampton, United Kingdom - Michael Page Finance
Description
Our client are seeking a dynamic FP&A Analyst to join their team and drive strategic decision-making through insightful financial analysis. The role is a 12 month FTC.
Client Details
A substantial business in the Financial Services industry
Description
As an FP&A Analyst, you will be adept at the provision of a combination of soft skills, knowledge of business, system thinking, business analysis, change management techniques, awareness in business changes in the economic environment and technology. A key element of the role is providing high quality analytical insight to drive decision making.
You will be responsible for the production of the monthly accounts for the review of the Business Partner. You will engage with stakeholder teams to manage the cost base and be involved in the planning and forecasting cycles. You will work with Change Management experts to understand and manage opportunities, impacts and risks of any new change management initiative.
The role is pivotal in supporting the development and improvement of business processes. Working alongside the accountants in the team, you will implement any required changes to financial reporting, systems and processes smoothly and efficiently. You will build and maintain strong partnerships with the other members of wider finance and business teams to share best practice and standards, and you will engage with the provision of information for external auditors.
Profile
A qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with at least 2 years PQE. An external accreditation in Business Analysis would be beneficial.
A strong working knowledge of a Finance business and varying degrees of appreciation for its strategy, processes, and capabilities, enabling technologies, and governance. Experience of working in a Finance function within Financial Services (including capital, regulatory and liquidity requirements) or Big 4 audit experience would be advantageous.
Familiarity with working with multiple stakeholders and to tight timescales in a delivery focused fashion.
Experience of working in a highly results-orientated, growth and performance driven environment, with a focus on excellence.
Strong attention to detail, producing high quality work to timely deliverables.
Work with agility and at pace with limited supervision, escalating as appropriate.
Show credibility, professionalism and strong personal integrity and evidence the ability to think about business in a way that is abstracted from how business functions are implemented by technology.
Demonstrate problem-solving skills, taking a proactive approach to the resolution of problems and obstacles.
Extensive communication skills and the ability to communicate appropriately at all levels of the organisation; this includes written and verbal communications as well as visualisations.
Strong analytical, inter-personal and presentation skills. You will be a team player, able to work effectively at all levels of an organisation with the ability to facilitate, negotiate and influence others to move toward consensus.
Job Offer
A competitive salary and benefits package