Financial Planning Analyst

Temenos; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking technology firm is seeking a Finance Planning and Analysis professional to support financial performance reviews and reporting. You will prepare performance packs and assist in monthly consolidation, requiring a strong ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification and significant exposure to financial planning. This role offers opportunities for developing the company's long-term strategy in a dynamic environment. Benefits include maternity leave and family care leave.

Benefits

Maternity leave with gradual return

Paid family care leave

Recharge days

Paid study leave

Qualifications

• Experience in group reporting/FP&A roles is essential.
• Strong knowledge of industry best practices required.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly Group Performance and quarterly Board/Investor Relations packs.
• Assist in monthly financial performance analysis for senior management.
• Evaluate and report on cost savings and investments.

Skills

Strong post qualification experience

Analytical ability

Communication and IT skills

Finance and accounting experience

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification

Job description

ABOUT TEMENOS

Temenos powers a world of banking that creates opportunities for billions of people and businesses everywhere. We have been doing this for over 30 years through the pioneering spirit of our Temenosians who are passionate about making banking better, together.

We serve over 3000 clients from the largest to challengers and community banks in 150+ countries. We collaborate with clients to build new banking services and state-of-the-art customer experiences on our open banking platform, helping them operate more sustainably.

At Temenos, we have an open-minded and inclusive culture, where everyone has the power to create their own destiny and make a positive contribution to the world of banking and society.

THE ROLE

The role will cover a range of FP&A activities including modelling and analytical support for all aspects of the Group’s key three-year financial plan, budget, forecast and monthly consolidation.

You will assist with the review, consolidation and report of monthly financial performance to senior management, including insightful analysis to explain trends and variance to forecast and budget. Additionally, assistance with identifying potential risks & opportunities across the business and provision of multiple scenarios of group financials.

OPPORTUNITIES

• You will prepare monthly Group Performance and quarterly Board/Investor Relations (IR) packs
• You will manage feasible timetables with all internal finance stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and outputs
• You will execute ad-hoc analysis e.g. trend, scenario & sensitivity analysis
• You will be tracking and reporting on Group cost savings and investments
• You will work cross functionally to evaluate strategic initiatives, associated financial impacts, and help to incorporate into financial plans
• You will prepare various notes in the annual and interim accounts e.g. geographical analysis of turnover, headcount, leases
• You will prepare the Group forecasts, budget and 3-Year Plan
• You will prepare the quarterly trading update pack for IR
• You will support IR & Group Finance with quarterly, half-year and year-end reporting
• You will assist with the development of the company’s long-term strategy and direction including defining the business planning goals and roadmap
• You will model scenarios including capacity constraints, competitor analysis, changes to customer expectations

SKILLS

• You should have strong post qualification experience, preferably with significant exposure to group reporting/FP&A
• You should have one of the following qualifications: ACA, ACCA or CIMA level
• You should have strong analytical ability
• You should have the ability to work well independently and as a team player in a very fast-paced and dynamic environment
• You should have strong finance and accounting experience in developing effective strategies, procedures and processes to suit a growing organization
• You should have excellent communication and IT skills (including writing of reports and papers and presentation of results and forecasts)
• You should have up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices
• You should have industry and competitor knowledge

VALUES

• Care about providing an exceptional service to ExCo members.
• Commit to enhancing the Temenos reputation in the market.
• Collaborate with Senior Leaders within the organization and across the business.
• Challenge yourself to achieve your individual and company targets.

BENEFITS

• Maternity leave: Transition back with 3 days per week in the first month and 4 days per week in the second month
• Civil Partnership: 1 week of paid leave if you're getting married. This covers marriages and civil partnerships, including same sex/civil partnership
• Family care: 4 weeks of paid family care leave
• Recharge days: 4 days per year to use when you need to physically or mentally recharge
• Study leave: 2 weeks of paid leave each year for study or personal development

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