Business & Finance Analyst

JCDecaux; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advertising company in Warrington is seeking a Finance & Business Analyst to analyze data and conduct financial analysis. This role supports business decisions and drives growth through efficient financial management. Key responsibilities include preparing Board reports, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and utilizing AI for automation. The ideal candidate has strong financial modeling skills and a professional accounting qualification. Join a company that values diversity and fosters a positive environment for its employees.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of using AI to automate analysis and processes.
• Experience in multiple Finance functions like business partnering and FP&A.
• Professional accounting qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data and conduct financial analysis to support business decisions.
• Develop Board reports and assist with financial modeling.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency.

Skills

AI automation

Financial modeling

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Oracle EPM

Job description

Reporting to the Deputy Director Finance Business Partnering - Business Development and Delivery ("Deputy Director"), the Finance & Business analyst will be responsible for analyzing data, conducting in-depth financial analysis, providing insights and recommendations to support business decisions, and driving growth and profitability.

The successful candidate will be a key member of the FBP (Finance Business Partnering) team, working closely with stakeholders across the business to understand their needs and deliver solutions.

What you’ll be doing...

• Develop an understanding of company and division objectives, both financial and strategic
• Be involved in the preparation of Board reports
• Act as a problem-solver, using multifaceted approaches to improve efficiency and drive company objectives (including development of AI-supported use cases to automate administrative tasks)
• Demonstrate adaptability and resourcefulness in assisting with projects (including preparation of business plans for tender processes, ROI analysis, financial modelling with Excel, support to budget preparation (capex or opex reviews), financial analysis...) and initiatives outside traditional role definitions
• Depending on business requirements, lead or assist the FBP team to work on the P&L (understanding variances between actuals and forecasts, performance and cost by contract or helping the Deputy Director to prepare forecast or scenario analysis), the balance sheet (working capital optimization) or the cash flow statement
• Help the business make financially sound decisions when it deals with procurement, supply chain, design / R&D or project management processes
• Collaborate with operations' team to lead capex post-mortem reviews to ensure effective investment decision making and increase forecast accuracy
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, providing support wherever needed and reinforcing the importance of strong cost management
• Support the Deputy Director in any project of standardization (challenge warehouse footprint as an example) and performance management initiatives (procurement performance, year-to-year savings, rationalization of the number of suppliers...)
• Continuously learn and apply new skills to keep up with the fast-paced dynamics of our business

A little bit about you...

• Track record of using AI to automate analysis and processes
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• Strong Excel skills and experience with financial systems and reporting tools (SAP, Power BI, Oracle EPM)
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. CPA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred.
• Experience in multiple Finance functions such as business partnering, commercial finance, and FP&A. Prior exposure in the media industry or publicly listed company beneficial.
• Capacity to think out of the box.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, results-driven, and able to prioritise well in a fast-paced environment.

A little bit more about us...

• We believe in building a diverse and inclusive culture and positive employee experience.
• We are One Team, more than just ourselves.
• We are customer first, we understand, and help solve our customers' problems.
• We Test & Learn, we are empowered to learn and grow, unafraid of change.
• We choose to care, we are committed to doing the right thing, the right way.

It's really important to us that we give as much to our colleagues as they give to us.

Our latest Belonging Survey showed that our colleagues feel valued and listened to as we continue to build an environment where everyone can thrive, grow, belong and be their authentic selves.

We believe that diversity of thought, experience and background provides the platform for great creativity,

We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

Many of our Colleagues work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

About our recruitment process....

1. You find or get sent this job advert, read it, and feel like you're you'd be a great addition to the JCD family.
2. You send in your application to let us know you're interested.
3. We see your application, get excited, and give you a call.
4. You’ll meet us twice, depending on the role prepare a presentation and we’ll get to know each other.
5. You’ll begin your journey with us, were excited to support and develop you throughout you career.