Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis

Growth Equity Interview Guide; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ares Management is seeking a Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead its European office, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for Credit and Real Assets. You will work closely with senior leadership to shape the firm's strategic planning and performance measurement.

This role offers visibility across the firm, mentorship of the FP&A team, and opportunities to modernize processes with advanced analytics and automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 8-12 years of experience in FP&A or corporate finance.
• Experience in alternative investments is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of fund structures and fee mechanics.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting for European businesses.
• Develop financial models for funds and strategic initiatives.
• Produce executive-level reporting and variance analysis.
• Partner with business leaders to provide financial insights.
• Mentor and develop FP&A team members.

Skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Fund structures & fee mechanics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Ares Management is looking for a Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead their European office. This role involves overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for the Credit and Real Assets segments. The position offers a chance to work closely with senior leadership and make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes for European businesses
• Develop financial models for funds and strategic initiatives
• Produce executive-level reporting and variance analysis
• Partner with business leaders to provide financial insights
• Mentor and develop FP&A team members

What You Need

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 8-12 years of experience in FP&A or corporate finance
• Experience in alternative investments is a plus
• Strong knowledge of fund structures and fee mechanics
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills

What You'll Love

• Opportunity to shape FP&A in a growing global firm
• Visibility with senior leadership
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Chance to modernize processes with technology and automation

About the Firm

• Ares Management has a strong 20-year track record of success
• Values include collaboration, responsibility, and trustworthiness
• Committed to shared prosperity and a better future

Focus on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace