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Financial Planning Analyst

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
Scotland, Glasgow
Salary
£35000 - £39000 per annum + Share scheme, Product Allowance etc
Closing date
Dec 3, 2020

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Job Role
Financial Planning & Analysis
Sector
FMCG & CPG
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

This role will support the Financial Planning Manager in ensuring financial rigour and compliance, and to support the provision of insightful & value-adding management information in relation to the Groups 5 year financial planning process

The Financial Planning Analyst will identify and participate in both systems and process improvement initiatives in relation to the planning/re-forecasting process.

Client Details

My client operates in the luxury drinks market, and has a fantastic reputation for both looking after and rewarding staff. There is a clear route for progression available, and a market leading benefits package available (including a flexible working policy).

Description

This role reports to the Financial Planning Manager and is responsible for maintaining the planning processes & systems, supporting the business unit teams and liaising with other departments to ensure a robust and accurate planning cycle.


Key Result Areas

  • Prepare budgets/forecast on time in full and to a high quality
  • Preparation of quality and relevant financial analysis for the budget/forecast
  • System and process review and continual improvement for budgets/forecast
  • Strong working relationships with the various finance teams in the UK & international markets and Group Operations, providing support and training on an ad-hoc basis

Budgeting and Forecasting Leader

  • Drive strategic planning and reporting through the following:
  • Preparing budget/forecast with a high level of accuracy and to a tight deadline
  • Perform specific analysis of any arising issues and provide solutions
  • Delivery of scenario & sensitivity analysis around the 5 year plan and business objectives
  • Develop a strong post-implementation review process and show development from lessons learned
  • Ongoing development of the budgeting/forecast system to fit with 5 year plan and business objectives
  • Configuration and administration of the Planning Analytics (IBM TM1 Planning Analytics) budgeting/forecast system (investigating user reported issues, logging change requests and carrying out impact assessments)
  • Manage, develop & maintain systems reports on Planning Analytics
  • Maintain data links between SAP and IBM TM1 Planning Analytics
  • Support Group Finance in their monthly and annual reporting responsibilities


Decision Making

  • Key decision-making will relate to prioritisation of activities and effective allocation of time and resources to meet key deadlines
  • Supporting the provision of relevant financial information in relation to the budget/forecast to allow users to make key business decisions

Profile

The successful candidate will likely have the following profile;

  • Newly qualified or finalist in relevant professional qualification.
  • Experience of strong problem solving, administrative and organisational skills is required.
  • You will have the confidence and gravitas to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders cross functionally at all levels.
  • Strong IT skills relevant to role are desirable, particularly MS Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of SAP and/or IBM Planning Analytics is desirable but not essential.
  • Exposure to the financial planning & forecasting cycle
  • Exposure within a group accounting environment

Job Offer

My client will offer the following package to the successful candidate;

  • £35,000 - £39,000 (doe)
  • Share save scheme
  • Pension - employer doubles contribution
  • Product Allowance
  • Flexible working policy
  • Exceptional career opportunities

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.

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