FP&A Analyst EMEA

Cooper & Hall Limited; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London is seeking an FP&A Analyst Intern to support financial performance evaluation. You will work closely with the Business Controller and Controlling Director, coordinating cash reports and consolidating market insights for strategic decision-making. This role offers a rich learning experience through active participation with the finance team and exposure to key financial processes. The internship lasts for one year, ideal for candidates pursuing further qualifications in Accounting.

Qualifications

• 2 years+ of Accounting experience with a solid financial analysis background.
• Proficient in finance & accounting principles (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Fluency in English; another European language a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of cash reports and optimize data modeling.
• Consolidate CAPEX reporting and ensure consistency with balance sheets.
• Provide ad hoc analysis for accounting-related topics.

Skills

Financial analysis

Analytical skills

Communication

Organisation and planning

Education

Accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Hyperion-Essbase

PowerBI

MS Office

Job description

Position

As FP&A Analyst Intern, you support the Business Controller and Controlling Director in understanding and evaluating financial performance of the business with a focus on overhead, cash, and capex.

You coordinate with market finance team to consolidate market insights and management information for decision making.

Job Responsibilities

REGIONAL CASH REPORTING CONSOLIDATION

• Lead the regional preparation of cash reports for actual and forecast phase,
• Improve ways of working to establish cash reports, optimize the data modeling, and support markets with templates,
• Understand and challenge markets analysis and ensure respect of deadlines,
• Present to the Controlling Director and CFO the cash reports, explain main variances, and suggest action plans if necessary.

DSO/CAPEX CONSOLIDATION & ANALYSIS

• Lead the DSO reporting process across the region (actual and budget) and prepare a summary of key impacts,
• Consolidate CAPEX (investments) reporting for the region and ensure consistency with balance sheet reported by markets,
• Coordinate with transversal activities (such as Retail, IT, GTR…).

Other Responsibilities

• Animate the EMEA Accounting community, develop their talents and build a platform for sharing,
• Be an active member of the regional Finance team by sharing results and insights on a regular basis,
• Provide adhoc analysis of other Accounting related topics.

Profile

Professional experience & Skills:

• 2 yrs+ of Accounting experience with solid financial analysis background,
• Ideally a candidate with working experience in an Accounting firm and/or pursuing an Accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA),
• Advanced knowledge of finance & accounting principles (such as P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) combined with good commercial acumen,
• International mindset, with experience in a large Group as an advantage,
• Strong analytical skills, with accuracy and attention to detail,
• Action and result oriented, driving for improved performance,
• Good organisation & planning,
• IT literacy (SAP, Hyperion-Essbase, PowerBI, MS Office).

Languages

• Fluency in English,
• Another European language a plus.

Other Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
• Team player,
• Initiative and autonomy important,
• Ambitious and eager to learn and take on new challenges,
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines,
• High levels of energy, drive, motivation, integrity and trust.

Additional Information

This is a 1-year internship contract.

To apply, you must have the right to work in the UK by the start of your employment