FP&A Finance Assistant
If your currently studying CIMA/ACCA, have practical experience in a finance role and looking for an opportunity with excellent development options then this is the role for you!
£29,800 per annum
Hybrid - 3 days on site
On-going training & development/Study Support
Aviva DigiCare+ – Employee Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
* Free meals when on site
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Holiday Purchase scheme
If you’re looking to grow and develop, this is for you, we support employees gain qualifications and develop! We’re looking for a passionate and lively individual to join our team and continue the great success we’ve had!
The FP&A Finance Assistant role sits within the exciting and vibrant Levy sector of Compass Group reporting directly into the Sector Analyst providing consolidation, reporting and analysis for the Finance Director and Heads of Finance.
As FP&A Analyst within our Levy sector you will based in our Birmingham office with flexibility to work from home occasionally. You will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. and, in return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go above and beyond.
The FP&A Finance Assistant will act as business support to the central overhead functions within Levy consolidating the flash; P&L and Balance Sheet reporting requirements. In addition you will also be responsible for:
* Helping prepare key business reporting such as month end reports, weekly flash, budgets and other ad-hoc analysis.
* Weekly flash consolidation and champion for new Quicksight flash process
* Monthly balance sheet review for central Levy, escalating key risks/ opportunities to senior stakeholders.
* Preparation of Levy Balance Sheet / Dashboard by consolidating the sub-sector submissions
* Promoting working capital improvements through supporting timely invoice processing
* Providing finance support to the Levy central overhead functions including month end adjustments, forecasting and budgeting.
* Providing transactional support to central overhead team with invoice processing, supplier account creation, IT equipment capex etc
* Managing the Levy finance query inbox
* Ensuring health and safety of all colleagues within the business and report any incidents via the approved company processes
The successful FP&A Finance Assistant will be:
* Experienced in management accounting inclusive of accounting adjustments
* Analytical and with a high level of attention to detail
* Experienced in business partnering non-finance professionals to support the delivery of sound financial information
* Have advanced excel skills
* An effective communicator with the ability to communicate oral and written information concisely and logically
* Able to use initiative and innovative thinker
Desirable attributes include:
* Actively studying Accountant in CIMA/ACCA/ACA or the like with good experience in accounting roles
* Ability to adapt to a changing environment
* Experience of SAP and Cognos and QuickSight as analysis and reporting tools
We ensure you’re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
* Contributory pension scheme
* Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
* Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
* Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
* Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and many more
* Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
* Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
* Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
* You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
Who We Are:
Levy UK & Ireland is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world’s largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality.
In the UK, we are proud to have a wealth of long-standing partnerships with venues across sport, entertainment, and events. Our partnerships include venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, Edgbaston, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Principality Stadium, Scottish Event Campus (SEC) and ExCel London.
We are culinary champions - it’s what we do and it’s what we are passionate about. At the core of our work is the belief that sustainably sourced great food and drink, coupled with exceptional service is key to creating legendary experiences. Focused on ?doing the right thing’ for our people and the planet, sustainability, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do.
We are official partners of the British Paralympic Association and are proud to pay all our team members at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage.
We collaborate with some of the UK’s most game-changing and well-loved brands, all sharing our vision for bringing best-in-class experiences.