Reed Finance are currently assisting an established client in the Crawley area who are seeking an FP&A Analyst to join their team on and initial 1-year fixed-term contract to cover maternity. Reporting to the Head of FP&A this role is integral to supporting the ongoing success of our FP&A function, focusing on improving our reporting, analytical, and forecasting capabilities to enhance business performance.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Develop, enhance, and produce combined periodic KPI, cost, and revenue reports.
*Business partnering with key stakeholders to explain financials and guide informed decision-making.
*Collate and analyse statistical data to provide insights into business performance, influencing budget and forecast modelling.
*Analyse and explain the performance of specific business units.
*Manage annual budget setting and conduct monthly variance analysis.
*Conduct always-on forecasting, highlighting risks and opportunities for the business.
*Support business case development for new initiatives as needed.
*Perform any other ad hoc duties as requested by the Head of FP&A or Senior Management.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Full/Part qualified CIMA or ACCA.
*Strong system skills, including advanced Excel, with the ability to design and implement Excel tools.
*Understanding of Power BI or similar BI package is desirable.
*Experience with Oracle Financials is advantageous but not essential.
*A self-starter with strong initiative and a passion for continuous improvement.
*Proactive in seeking value-adding opportunities with the ability to prioritise these tasks.
*Skilled communicator capable of developing effective interpersonal relationships.
*High levels of honesty, integrity, and an inquisitive mind with problem-solving capability and excellent attention to detail.
An exciting opportunity so don’t delay apply now!