Financial Modeller

Gigaclear plc; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 8% matched

Income protection

25 days holiday

Health cash plan

Learning & development

Flexible working

Job summary

Gigaclear plc in Abingdon is seeking a talented FP&A professional to lead financial modelling, forecasting and strategic analysis. You will develop, maintain and challenge robust models to inform decision-making across the business.

In this hybrid role you will partner with senior stakeholders, deliver rolling forecasts, annual budgeting, and long-range planning, and provide clear financial storytelling to support growth of the fibre broadband network.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent and proven experience in a similar role.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with data storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of core Excel-based financial models using best-practice techniques.
• Build and maintain models to assess financial viability of new initiatives and support long-term planning.
• Run rolling monthly packs, forecasts, long-term planning and annual budgeting files.
• Develop and adapt models for business case appraisal, scenario planning and stress testing.
• Provide financial insights to support decisions including variance analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
• Identify enhancements to financial processes to improve reporting and performance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Tools

Excel modelling tools

Job description

Use your financial modelling and analytical expertise alongside your communication skills to influence strategic decision-making.

You will develop, maintain, and assure robust, flexible financial, cost, and investment appraisal models, supporting the business and strategic decision-making.

This is a high-impact role within FP&A, working closely with the FP&A Manager, Deputy Chief Financial Officer and senior stakeholders to lead the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of critical financial models, reporting, and strategic analysis. You will help influence decision-making, support performance improvement, and ensure robust financial planning across business areas.

An influential communicator, you will be able to provide recommendations and challenge decision making to achieve goals. You will be comfortable working with senior stakeholders and work in partnership with the business areas working towards financial success through collaboration, analysis, and strategic insight.

Note: this is a hybrid role therefore please consider your ability to commute to our Abingdon Head Office 3 days per week before applying.

Key Accountability & Responsibilities

Leading the development of core Excel-based financial models using best-practice modelling techniques

Develop and maintain financial models to assess the financial viability of new initiatives and support long-term business planning

Lead rolling monthly packs, forecasts, long-term strategic planning, and annual budgeting files

Building and adapting models for business case appraisal, scenario planning, stress testing, and financial resilience analysis

Developing sales forecasting models and integrated three-statement long-range planning models

Support in providing detailed financial insights to support business decisions, including variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting

Identifying and implementing enhancements to financial processes to improve reporting and business performance

Qualifications & Experience

A qualified accountant holding a recognised qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent with proven experience within a similar role)

Advance knowledge of Excel and financial modelling

High analytical skills, proactive approach with the ability to identify issues, analyse problems and develop effective solutions

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to showcase how you use data to tell the story

Gigaclear is a growing Fibre Broadband (FTTP / FTTH) company, developing our fibre-to-the-premises broadband infrastructure to some of the most difficult to reach areas of the UK, empowering those communities with broadband to rival any city.

Staff rewards, benefits and opportunities

We foster a collaborative, engaging culture that empowers staff to grow and maximise their skills. We want to challenge our people in a fair environment where hard work is rewarded and a path for progression is open to all.

• Generous employer pension; up to 8% matchedcontribution
• Income protection& life assurance
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), holiday purchase scheme and Yay Days!
• Health cash plan, 24/7 remote GP access and Employee Assistance Programme including counselling & legaladvice
• Unlimited access to online training and development content via our Learning Management System
• Long servicebenefitsand monthly employee recognition
• Enhanced maternity and paternity provisions
• Flexible working environment
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives andcompany fundedsocialevents

Our approach is to work guided by our mission, vision and values.

Our Mission -Empowering communities with brilliant broadband

Our Vision - Connected Communities

Our Values - Own it, Find the Right Way, Work Together, Win Together