Job Decription

Reporting to

Chief Finance Officer

Position Summary

The Financial Planning and Analyst is a member of the SMT responsible for preparing financial and investment reports under the direction and guidance of the Chief Finance Officer/ Chief Executive Officer and supports other departments

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Chief Finance Officer and Chief Executive Officer in developing the FP&A function
• Supporting management in analysing and recommending business strategies and decisions to drive the company on its path to profitability and improve the quality of service for our customers
• Managing the financial model, identifying areas to optimise and improve forecasting methodologies and provide insightful analysis to support business strategy and decisions
• Leading the business planning and budget processes working with the Executive and partnering with teams across the business to develop their planning assumptions
• Managing new market business models and take a leading role in the planning processes, working with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Finance Officer, and Chief Operations Officer to develop financially robust network expansion plans
• Partnering with teams across the business to deliver the analysis and insights they need to be able to optimise their performance
• Developing effective and flexible financial models to support business activities and decision making
• Leading on special projects as required, including supporting the Chief Financial Officer in fundraising
• Supporting the implementation of an ongoing general ledger system restructuring to align the business model with financial planning, analysis and reporting

Qualifications & Attributes

• Bachelor of Finance/Economics
• ACA/ACCA/CFA/CIMA (or equivalent) qualification
• 2-3 years post qualification experience in a transaction services, restructuring, valuations, finance, or strategy role. Big Four experience preferred
• Highly proficient at financial modelling
• Experience in data analytics and visualisation tools (Power BI) preferred
• Genuine desire to be part of challenging environment and be a key catalyst in making change
• Must be proactive and a solutions-based thinker, who identifies improvements, provides insights and challenges what has been done before

Competencies

• Ability to multitask
• Trustworthy, high degree of integrity
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a highly innovative environment
• Ability to work under pressure and excellent organizational skills
• Willingness and ability to work such hours as are necessary to accomplish job requirements
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills