Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, Elder

• Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA
• Previous FP&A role experience; with strong commercial focus
• Attention to detail with the ability to focus on big picture challenges
• Self-starter mindset: experience of proactive business engagement with experience to know when to work independently and when to engage others
• Interest in progressing within a fast-paced organisation
• Experience in working with complex modelling requirements, ideally in a complex multi-channel business
• Advanced Excel skills with proven experience of working with large Excel-based financial models
• Excellent written and verbal skills with the ability to engage with non-financial stakeholders

Desirable

• To support the business, we are looking for a commercially focussed Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to join the Finance Team in this hands-on and dynamic role, continuing to build out the planning and insight capabilities of the function
• You will work closely with the CFO and Director of Finance and engage directly with the business to assist function heads with optimising their operations, budget setting and delivery, and supporting strategic decision-making
• Owning and ongoing development of existing business financial models to ensure production of timely insight to the business and the Board and accurate business forecasts for EBITDA and cash as well as long-range plans and scenario modelling
• Acting as a conduit between the CFO, Head of Finance and Senior Data Engineer, develop and prepare a relevant analysis of business performance and support assessment and development of overall financial insight
• Acting as a Business Partner advising, challenging and building rapport with senior stakeholders
• Line Management of one Commercial Finance Analyst
• Thriving for continuous improvement, evaluating business KPIs and working closely with business operational management
• Delivering functional insight to identify and support opportunities for operational efficiency and drive operational planning such as ensuring an accurate assessment of resources needed
• Developing, documenting and embedding scalable finance analysis processes and controls to support significant company growth
• Supporting Board and Investor presentations
• Supporting project work and continuous improvement focus within the business

• Contact: Ray Baptiste, Head of Talent Attraction – People