FP&A Analyst - Investigo

Investigo; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to join their FP&A team. This role involves preparing executive reports, analyzing performance trends, and providing insights to senior management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial services, excellent MS Excel skills, and the ability to manage conflicting workloads effectively. Join a dynamic team where your analytical skills and attention to detail will contribute to informed business decisions and drive profitability. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a competitive environment, making a real impact on the organization.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified accountant with 2-3 years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong MS Excel skills and keen attention to detail for accurate reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly executive packs and performance analysis.
• Conduct weekly performance reviews and ad-hoc analysis as required.

Skills

MS Excel

Analytical Skills

Oral Communication

Detail Orientation

Self-Management

Education

Newly Qualified Accountant

2/3 years PQE

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

The department is responsible for reporting all group business units across Europe, US and Asia/Pacific to Executive Managing Directors, the Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer.

In terms of primary functions, the FP&A team are responsible for:

1. Preparation and presentation of monthly Front Office Executive packs
2. Detailed analysis of performance trends and profitability vs comparatives and forecast
3. Monthly analysis of front office compensation ratios and impact on group profitability
4. Weekly performance review with regional Business Managers
5. Preparation of front office forecasts and actual v budget analysis
6. Daily revenue flash reporting and quarterly revenue projections vs external guidance
7. Ad-hoc work as required by the front office and senior management

Qualifications:

1. Newly Qualified to 2/3 years PQE
2. Must have a keen eye-for-detail to ensure accuracy and integrity of reporting.
3. Strong MS Excel skills and good all-round IT abilities.
4. Able to analyse performance by analysing P&L’s and KPI’s and make recommendations to Business Managers.
5. Ability to self-manage conflicting workloads to meet deadlines.
6. Demonstrate a high level of numeric and oral communication skills and able to deal with queries from management.
7. Experience in Financial Services or similar.
8. Able to understand the financials being reported and challenge where numbers look unexpected.
9. Confident in operating in a competitive work environment and the ability to handle challenging situations sensitively.