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Our client, a rapidly growing Tech company, is seeking an FP&A Analyst to provide financial planning, analysis, and insights to drive strategic decisions. This role integrates Management Accountant responsibilities, encompassing monthly reporting and financial statement preparation.
The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, experience in financial planning, and a solid accounting foundation. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to bridge strategic financial planning and detailed accounting practices while driving the financial success of the company during its growth journey.
* Opportunity to work in a dynamic and rapidly growing Tech company.
* Unique hybrid role combining FP&A and Management Accounting responsibilities.
* Chance to drive strategic decisions through financial planning, analysis, and insights.
What you'll do:
As an FP&A Analyst with Management Accountant responsibilities based in Manchester, you will play a pivotal role in driving the company's strategic decisions through your expertise in financial planning and analysis. Your day-to-day tasks will involve leading the budgeting process, analyzing financial performance against benchmarks, creating detailed reports using advanced tools like Excel for data visualization. You will also be responsible for preparing month-end close processes and compiling monthly management accounts. Your ability to manage intercompany reconciliations will ensure compliance with group policies. Furthermore, your involvement in year-end audit preparation will be crucial.
* Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
* Analyze financial performance against benchmarks, prepare variance analysis, and deliver actionable insights to senior management.
* Create and present detailed financial reports, dashboards, and performance packs using advanced Excel and visualization tools.
* Partner with business units to assess financial impacts of operational decisions and propose improvements.
* Monitor key business metrics, assess trends, and provide insights for long-term planning.
* Support decision-making with in-depth financial modeling, scenario analysis, and reporting.
* Prepare and oversee month-end close processes, ensuring accurate accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.
* Compile monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements for multiple entities.
* Manage intercompany reconciliations and ensure compliance with group policies.
* Assist in year-end audit preparation and liaise with external auditors.
What you bring:
As an FP&A Analyst with Management Accountant responsibilities, you bring a wealth of experience in financial planning and analysis. Your strong understanding of accounting principles, backed by your part-qualification (CIMA or ACCA), will be instrumental in driving strategic decisions. Your advanced Excel skills and proficiency in using financial software for data visualization will enable you to create detailed reports and dashboards. Your exceptional analytical abilities will help interpret complex financial data, providing meaningful insights that influence business strategies. Your meticulous attention to detail ensures financial accuracy and compliance, while your ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment demonstrates your adaptability.
* 2+ years of experience in FP&A or Management Accounting or a similar analytical role.
* Part-qualified (CIMA or ACCA) with a strong understanding of accounting principles.
* Advanced Excel skills with experience using financial software or tools for data visualization (e.g., Power BI).
* Exceptional ability to analyze and interpret financial data providing meaningful insights.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders.
* Meticulous attention to detail ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment managing multiple priorities.
* Proactive and solution-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a rapidly growing Techcompany known for its dynamic work environment and commitment to growth. They offer a unique opportunity to work in a hybrid role that combines strategic financial planning and detailed accounting practices. This role not only allows you to contribute significantly to the company's financial success but also provides an excellent platform for professional development during its growth journey.
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