The Role

FP&A Accountant

Reporting to Head of Finance

Hybrid Role - 2 /3 days office based

The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Accountant will support the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes within the organization. This role will involve working closely with various departments to provide insight into financial performance, analyze trends, and help with the preparation of financial reports. The FP&A Accountant will also assist in making strategic financial decisions by providing accurate and timely financial data and analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Financial Planning and Forecasting:
o Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
o Monitor performance against budget and forecasts, analyzing variances and providing recommendations for corrective actions.
o Coordinate with department heads to gather necessary data and assumptions for budgeting and forecasting.
2. Financial Analysis:
o Conduct financial analysis, including profitability, cost analysis, and financial modeling to support decision-making.
o Provide insights on key financial metrics, trends, and variances from the budget.
o Support ad-hoc financial analyses to identify areas for improvement and efficiency.
3. Reporting:
o Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to management.
o Assist in the creation of management presentations, providing financial insights and actionable recommendations.
o Develop and maintain financial models and dashboards for continuous tracking of performance.
4. Business Partnering:
o Work closely with cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, Marketing, etc.) to understand key drivers of financial performance.
o Offer financial insights to senior management and department leads to support business strategy.
o Participate in strategic planning sessions to provide financial guidance.
5. Process Improvement:
o Identify opportunities for process improvements in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
o Recommend and implement automation or other efficiencies to enhance financial reporting processes.
6. Compliance & Controls:
o Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and procedures.
o Support external auditors during audits, providing necessary financial documentation and insights.
Required Qualifications:
• Education:
o Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
o Professional certifications such as CFA, CIMA, or ACCA are a plus.
• Experience:
o 3+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or accounting roles (FP&A, management reporting, or financial analysis).
o Experience in preparing financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
o Experience with financial modeling and analysis.
• Skills and Competencies:
o Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial analysis techniques.
o Proficiency in Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, financial modeling).
o Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and financial reporting tools (e.g., Hyperion, Adaptive Insights, Power BI).
o Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and present it in a clear and concise manner.
o Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with non-financial stakeholders.
• Personal Attributes:
o Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
o Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
o Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.