FINANCIAL ANALYST, FP&A - (remote or split week)

• £45-55k + full package (incl. bonus)
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  Location:
  South East Kent
• Flexible working: remote from home OR split week in office

Pear Talent is representing an FS business who have an excellent opportunity for an FP&A Analyst reporting to the Head of FP&A. This team provides critical business performance insight, business partnering and financial planning support to the group Exec, directly influencing the company's strategic decision making.

The role is extremely varied in terms of its activities, reflecting the need to rapidly respond to market developments and business unit initiatives. You'll be expected to be able to quickly gain credibility with senior stakeholders and own key business relationships, as well as demonstrate first class project management and communication skills. Work is often ad-hoc and project based with the potential for occasional travel within the UK and overseas.

Key accountabilities:

• Understand the markets in which the business operates, their strategies, risks, products and key drivers of performance.
• Produce analysis of financial performance, MI, forecasts and contribute to regular monthly reporting to the group Exec.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business, helping to facilitate regular dialogue between Finance and the business leadership.
• Support Investor Relations, responding to analyst/investor queries and assisting in the production of external presentations of the Group's activities and results.
• Dealing with ad-hoc requests and special projects as they arise

Required experience:

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant ACA, CIMA or ACCA with a strong academic record and previous experience in a similar role within financial services. Part-qualified candidates near to qualifying should also apply.

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