Group FP&A and Reporting Accountant
Location: London / Hybrid
£70-80k
Role Overview
An engineering and defence business is seeking a Group FP&A and Reporting Accountant to join its central finance team. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality financial insights and consolidated reporting to senior leadership, supporting strategic decision-making across the business.
You’ll be part of a small, high-performing FP&A team responsible for monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and financial consolidation. The role offers a hybrid working model, with 2–3 days per week in a central London office to foster collaboration and team culture.
Key Responsibilities
Monthly Group Management Accounts
*Consolidate financial data using SAP BPC, ensuring accuracy and completeness
*Prepare consolidation adjustment journals
*Analyse and challenge variance reports from business units
*Deliver insightful reporting to executive stakeholders
Budgeting & Forecasting
*Support the planning cycle with clear instructions and timelines
*Consolidate budget submissions and process adjustments
*Review submissions for compliance and key performance drivers
*Prepare rolling forecasts based on material changes
Group Financial Statements
*Assist in preparing annual and interim consolidated financial statements
*Liaise with external auditors and support audit processes
*Contribute to technical accounting reviews and reporting packs
Projects & Initiatives
*Participate in cross-functional projects including system upgrades and reporting enhancements
SAP BPC Support
*Provide technical assistance to users across the business
*Collaborate with systems teams to test and implement changes
*Develop and maintain reporting templates and workbooks
Experience & Skills
Essential
Qualified accountant with Industry experience post qualification.
Stakeholder Management: Engaging with senior leadership and wider FP&A community to communicate and query financial results.
Accounting Knowledge: Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices, including GAAP and IFRS. (being able to explain technical accounting to non-technical, non-financial staff)
Financial Modelling: Proficient in building and interpreting financial models to project company performance.
Advanced Excel Skills and Experience of Finance IT applications: (e.g. SAP BPC, Navision, IFS etc.)
Ideally familiarity with BI tools like Power BI or Tableau
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leader in its field with good opportunities to progress internally.
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