Financial Planning & Analysis Director

ADP; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job description

This is a key role in the UK & Ireland Business, working closely with the UK & Ireland Leadership team to provide financial analysis and commercial support to contribute to the UK & Ireland Business success.

Reporting into the UK & Ireland CFO, this key Senior Finance Business Partner role will lead the UK & Ireland FP&A team to support the organisation to drive forward and deliver all aspects of financial planning and analysis and business support to ensure that the UK & Ireland Business achieves and exceeds its objectives while following the Global strategy.

Responsibilities

1. Develop, implement and maintain an effective planning and analysis capability that will provide the UK & Ireland leadership team with appropriate analytical reporting and tools to establish and measure the UK & Ireland business performance.
2. Manage, review and support on the preparation of the monthly leadership dashboard reporting, covering financial and operational performance, to enable the UK & Ireland leadership to assess current performance in order to drive and support crucial business decisions. Continually develop the dashboards to ensure the key data remains relevant, insightful and adds value while still maintaining a first class standard.
3. Manage and review the preparation of a first class monthly commentary to be submitted to the International consolidation team in line with Global requirements and timetable. The commentary is prepared by the FP&A Center of Excellence team based in Barcelona.
4. Manage, co-ordinate and deliver the annual UK & Ireland Operating Plan process in line with the Global timetable.
5. Manage, co-ordinate and deliver an accurate and robust forecast on a quarterly basis, also assessing the business outlook to the end of the quarter. Providing key insights to the potential future risks and opportunities to the business.
6. Develop, implement and maintain a long term robust planning model to support strategic business planning and assist the leadership team in making mid to long term commercial decisions.
7. Business Partner with all UK & Ireland directors, including the UK & Ireland CFO and General Manager, providing financial and commercial support. This role will ensure Finance will partner in all major projects and initiatives.
8. Manage the operational reporting and analysis for the Business, working closely with the Implementation and Service Organisation.
9. Drive continuous improvement and Business Process Improvement ("BPI") initiatives throughout Finance and the wider organization.
10. Provide the business with commercial and financial expertise in all areas where required particularly with the pricing strategy, investment appraisal, product and client profitability, deal structures and all other commercial aspects of the business.
11. Partner with the Head of Accounting and ensure a close working relationship is maintained with the Accounting team.
12. Lead and develop the FP&A team, managing directly and indirectly finance staff in multiple locations (2 direct reports in the UK, CoE Barcelona).
13. Build and maintain strong working relationships with all stakeholders.

Skills & Experience Required

1. This is a true commercial opportunity which is close to the business and the senior management team therefore it is critical that you can demonstrate proven relevant experience and the ability to work with finance and non-finance teams at the highest level.
2. Experience of business partnership and commercial analysis, preferably in a large organization.
3. Ability to deliver under pressure while meeting tight deadlines.
4. Ability to maintain clear lines of communication.
5. Accuracy with excellent attention to detail.
6. Proven ability to identify areas to improve and drive forward efficiencies.
7. Must be a self-starter.
8. Proven commercial acumen is essential.

Education & Experience

1. Degree educated with strong academics.
2. A minimum of five years finance experience as a qualified accountant with progressive responsibilities.
3. Experience managing people with strong, professional communication and writing skills.
4. Excellent IT skills (including Excel, PowerPoint and Word).
5. Experience of financial systems (Oracle and Hyperion preferable).