ALD is uniquely positioned as an international organisation which has kept its Bristol-based family roots. We are proud to be part of the international French financial services firm Société Généraleand to uphold the highest ethical and regulatorystandards.

ALD Automotive is the leading leasing operation in Europe, managing over 1.6 million vehicles across 43 countries. Within the UK, ALD has a portfolio of over 150,000 leased and fleet managed vehicles and is a market leader in innovation and service quality. A fully owned subsidiary of Société Générale,we are global leaders in mobility solutions providing full-service leasing and fleet management services. Ranked #3 Worldwideand #1 in Europe by number of contracts under management.

Through Through our Move 2025 strategy, we will become the global leader in our industry. That means investing in innovation and technology, sustainable solutions, state of the art digital capability and OF COURSE OUR PEOPLE!

If you come to work for ALD, youwill be part of this exciting journey.

Are you looking to take the next step in your career?
Are you looking for an exciting challenge, with plenty of growth opportunity?

Key Purpose
This role reports directly to the Management Accounting Manager and key responsibilities will be;

Lead annual budget and quarterly reforecasting process.
Build, manage and analyse financial metrics and identify the causes of any unexpected variances
Develop and continually improve budgeting, financial projections and operating forecast
Develop financial models and analyse them to support strategic initiatives
Contributing to a data-led ethos in decision making within the business through financial information reporting and trend analysis

Summary of Responsibilities
Consolidate and present the Annual Budgeting and Quarterly Reforecasting process; perform & annotate monthly variance analysis
Build, manage and maintain cost to serve metrics. Including engagement with wider business to understand trends, seasonality and improvement to models.
Facilitate and deliver proactive reporting, analysis, business and decision support for the budgeting process and the wider business
Support a robust controls environment including balance sheet reconciliation reviews and permanent supervision controls.
Analyse margins and profitability supplying senior stakeholders with key financial information to assist in strategic decision making
Ad hoc projects as required

Essential Criteria
Fully qualified accountant
Minimum 5 years experience in a Finance role
Competent user of Microsoft Excel (comfortable with pivot tables, nested formulas, key functions including VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, IF, SUMIF, SUMPRODUCT etc.)

Strong communication skills, both written and oral
Good time management and organisation skills. Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
Experience of people management
Exposure or desire to learn technical programming languages e.g. SAS, SQL, VBA, Crystal Reporting, Power BI

What we can offer
Generous contributory pension scheme
25* days holiday, in addition to bank holidays
Volunteering days to assist in charity work/CSR Initiatives
An excellent CSR agenda Ecovadis certification
Flexible working options available
Study-leave where applicable
Enhanced parental leave
Occupational Health Programme
Introduction bonuses for referring an Employee or Customer
Access to LinkedIn Learning/time towards to your CPD
Cycle2work Scheme
EV charging points, bike storage, shower & changing facilities and car parking (limited)
Progressive/collaborative culture

Dont meet every single requirement? However you are excited by the prospect of workingwith usas you offer most of the skills or experience we're looking for? Then please go ahead and apply, you could be just what we need!
Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for an opportunity unless they exactly meet the criteria specified. At ALD Automotive we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, enjoyable and authentic workplace so if you are excited about this, or any role at ALD but your experience doesnt exactly align, wed encourage you to apply regardless! Whats the worst that can happen?!