Senior FP&A Analyst

Our client are a global Defence company looking for Financial planning & Analysis to focus on the Financial forecasting, reporting and support process improvement. You will be reporting to the Senior FP&A Manager.

The ideal candidate will be a detail oriented and proactive Financial professional looking to improve reporting processes and work closely to the other finance teams to offer insights into key decision making.

Working Patterns: This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days per week on site in Essex

• Lead monthly, current year, Annual Operating Plan and Long-Range Plan reporting cycles.
• Recognised as the organisation's expert in terms of the financial forecast.
• Support Monthly Reporting Requirements:
• Lead regular internal and Parent Company reporting.
• Deliver Month End and Pre-Month end specific reports.
• Manage various quarterly reporting requirements including SJE, Tax Group returns.
• Make recommendations as to how to improve processes.
• Preparation of insightful ad hoc financial analysis to support key decision making.
• Collaborate with peers and senior stakeholders to maximise effectiveness of processes and deliverables.

• Strong communicator with a desire for understanding the business model.
• Ability to convey financial data to the layperson
• Working as part of a team.
• high level of competence on excel modelling and history of demonstrable process improvement
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, often with demanding time constraints in a fast-paced environment.

The client would also like to see some of the below, but this is not essential:

• Experience in defence, aerospace, cyber security or other technical sectors.
• Previous FP&A background.
• Likely Degree educated (ideally with a 2;1) but other qualifications considered with relevant experience.
• Will consider a part-qualified/newly qualified accountant.
• Experience using integrated financial systems such as SAP (Apex/Prism), Cognos & BW.

• 25 days holiday (increasing to 27 days) + statutory public holidays.
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).
• 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’.
• Flexible Benefits scheme.
• Discretionary Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• 37hr standard working week, with an early finish on Fridays whilst operating a ‘Hybrid Working Model’*
• Canteen facilities are available in some sites.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

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