Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsWork closely with the CEO and CFO of a FTSE100 companyAnalyse and translate business performance to support key decision makingAbout Our ClientThe client is a global leader in industrial solutions, providing specialized products and services across multiple sectors. They are known for their strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, with a presence in numerous countries worldwide.Job DescriptionReporting to the Group FP&A Manager, the Group FP&A Analyst will play a key role within the team responsible for building capability around analysing and understanding business performance, evolving Group approach to longer term strategic forecasting, producing the Group's internal financial reporting (including reporting to the Board) and providing the CEO and CFO with critical information to support key planning decisions. The workload will be varied and challenging and will include significant exposure to the CFO and the Group's Finance Leadership Team alongside the requirement to build close relationships with the Group's divisional finance teams.Responsibilities of the role include:Producing analysis to understand and challenge business performance (both actuals and forecasts), focused on the Group's businessesSupport the Group FP&A manager with developing a new suite of capabilities for oversight and tracking of Group global financial performance, including insight into key risks and opportunities impacting forecast Business resultsPreparation of papers and presentations for the Board and executive committee relating to business performanceSupporting with the Group's Medium Term (5 year) strategic plan forecast and annual Top Down Plan processesPreparing goodwill impairment analysis (key audit risk), based on 5 year strategic forecastsPreparation of various adhoc financial analysis and presentations to support the Group CEO & CFO with decision making and stakeholder engagementThe Successful ApplicantTo be successful in this role, you should:Have an accounting qualification with PQE in an industry setting, ideally with experience in FP&ABe a problem solver who is able to understand complex business drivers and articulate these to senior stakeholdersBe able to build strong, international relationships and demonstrate the ability to partner with and support the businessPossess a natural desire to get involved in detail where required, take pride in your work and demand and achieve high standards of themselves and othersA self-starter with the ability to work independently and proactivelyExcellent written and oral communication skills and a strong analytical mindsetThe following qualities and experience are desirable;Experience in interrogating and identifying key drivers of business performanceExperience of multinational manufacturing groups operating in multiple countriesComfortable interacting and collaborating with senior stakeholders across the businessSelf-reliant - able to proactively establish direction and impact with minimal guidanceBe pro-active and take ownership of their work within the teamAble to work within a close-knit team under pressure to tight deadlinesWhat's on OfferProfit related bonus schemeFlexible working pattern between home and officeAnnual Leave - 27 days a year plus statutory holidays (and additional wellbeing day)Enhanced Private Medical Insurance with optional family coverEnhanced Group Personal Pension Plan (GPP) - Employer Contribution of 10%Life Insurance - 4 times basic salary coverEmployee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP) - 1:1 - Maximum 3% of annual salaryEnhanced Paternity and Maternity benefitsThree days of paid volunteering leave per annumFree onsite parkingFree 24/7 access to onsite gymPersonal Discounts PortalEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) - gives employees easy access to confidential support to assist with personal problems and/or work-related problems that impact health, and mental and emotional well-beingContactRichard FarmerQuote job refJN-082024-6520096Phone number+44 117 927 1600Job summaryJob functionAccountingSubsectorCommercial & AnalysisSectorIndustrial / ManufacturingLocationCheltenhamContract typePermanentConsultant nameRichard FarmerConsultant phone+44 117 927 1600Job referenceJN-082024-6520096