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As FP&A Senior Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting annual planning, forecasting, reporting and analytics for the Group FP&A function, providing partnering for the wider FP&A team while providing key analysis and insights to enable decision making and strategic analysis.

You will help drive forward the development of forecasting and analysis across the group, ensuring best practice processes are implemented to deliver improved insight and accountability.

A key part of this role will be engaging with Business units' FP&A, acting on ad-hoc projects with visibility to senior Finance leadership. You will implement analytical standards for planning & reporting, modelling KPIs and cost drivers to enhance understanding of the business, which is key to this role. Particular emphasis will be on cash flow reporting and owning and managing the short-term cash flow forecasting process for the business.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of high-quality reporting, analysis, and commentary on performance to assist decision making and forecasting, with a particular focus on cash flow and working capital
• Develop and deliver change in cash flow forecasting and analysis, including systems upgrades and developments to achieve best practice analysis.
• Prepare and maintain a detailed short-term cash flow forecast and report every week

Requirements

• Cash flow forecasting and reporting experience, particularly about STCF
• A professional Accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or qualified by experience
• Experience in financial planning and analysis with a proven track record in 'adding value’
• Solid experience in financial planning, including scenario planning, cost drivers development and analysis.
• Strong analytical, Excel (including financial modelling) and PowerPoint skills
• Solid communications experience – prepare concise presentations and support drafting of papers that will be sent to the Group Executive level.
• Proactive and ambitious - sets high goals for self and continuously strives to improve

Additional skills

• System experience with SAC, SAP and HFM

Location - Hybrid, Reading up to twice a week.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary of £65,000 - £75,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service.
• Performance-related pay is directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well-being, and your finances.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process.