Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning & Analysis
*Lead the annual budgeting process and bi-annual reforecast cycles.
*Develop, enhance, and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
*Act as a finance business partner to departmental leaders, providing clear insight into performance, cost drivers, and supporting informed decision-making through robust financial analysis.
*Oversee monthly and quarterly reporting cycles, including month-end reviews, management reporting, and Board-level materials.
*Drive process-improvement initiatives to streamline, automate, and enhance FP&A and reporting workflows.
*Support and lead ad-hoc analytical and strategic projects as required.
Cost Control & Accounts Payable Oversight *Own the full overheads and accounts payable process, from purchase request to cost reporting.
*Build a detailed understanding of cost drivers and spending patterns, proactively identifying risks and operational issues.
*Serve as the primary point of coordination between FP&A, Procurement, and the wider business on cost management matters.
*Line-manage the Accounts Payable Analyst, providing coaching, guidance, and ongoing performance oversight.
*Champion continuous improvement and automation across AP processes and controls.