This role has responsibility for the day to day running of the FP&A function including direct management of a Finance Analyst and planning of all FP&A related activities.

Client Details

My client is a large central government organisation

Description

• Manage and mentor a small team using a supportive approach, assigning accountability, setting objectives, establishing priorities and evaluating results
• Develop, implement, and maintain a monthly cashflow forecast highlighting to the FC any potential cash flow risks and suggest actions to mitigate risk
• Control and organise the Agresso planner tool to manage the complete budget and forecast process
• Deliver training to end users to ensure the integrity of information is maintained and the process is understood by all users
• Lead scenario planning modelling to assess risks and aid decision making, while assisting with the preparation of Board papers
• Hold full ownership of the budgeting and forecasting process, maintaining all documentation and liaising with stakeholders to ensure that it meets all reasonable needs
• Liaise with Sector Directors and Function Directors to agree budget outcomes and ensure they are aligned to the strategic outcomes defined by the priorities of our levy payers
• Lead innovative approaches that differentiate our services and deliver real measurable results for levy payers
• Provide continuous review and improvement of current finance processes and reports and ensure key monthly variances are fully understood
• Develop and support evaluation and metrics programmes that monitor our effectiveness
• Monitor and analyse timesheet recording and highlight any key issues and implement appropriate actions to resolve anomalies.
• Ensure internal controls are operating to the satisfaction of the statutory auditors, the regulators and internal auditors

Profile

• A qualified accountant , with good technical knowledge and an exceptional eye for detail
• Extensive budget and forecasting experience in particular activity-based budgeting
• Excellent inter-personal skills and written and oral communication skills, with an ability to speak confidently and explain complex financial information to non-finance staff
• Highly computer literate, including advanced use of Microsoft Office products and experience of using and developing modern ERP systems including the use of system interrogation tools
• Pro-active approach to problem solving and experienced in managing conflicting deadlines and workloads

Job Offer

Up to £55,000 plus

• Hybrid working
• An extensive benefits package including 25 days annual leave plus one privilege day (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• A single private medical health scheme
• Life assurance cover (4 x salary)
• A market-leading defined contribution pension scheme with Legal & General
• Excellent training and development opportunities and an agreed development plan