Analyst

Job description

Budget / Forecast Process
To adequately perform the scenario modelling function, the FP&A Analyst will need to maintain a solid understanding of the operations and assumptions that underlie the business-as-usual forecast position.
 
Responsibilities:-

• Contributing to the FP&A team in delivering the consolidated group Forecasts and annual Budget
• Preparation of key reconciliations and detailed analysis on Group results (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash flow, Key Performance Metrics)
• Calculation of key Group ratios (S&P metrics, ROIC, FFO, Invested capital, Gearing)
• Support BU Finance team queries & escalate issues as required
• Drafting Board/ELT presentations, liaising with BUs and reconciling Divisional Presentations to CPM
• Facilitate issues management and resolution during budget process
• Leverage off existing BI reporting and further enhancing reporting visualisations

Scenario Model
There is a growing degree of importance being placed on scenario modelling, as capital allocation has become a key and well-publicised facet of the businesses strategy going forward.
 
Responsibilities:-

• Preparation for the scenario model outputs, responsible for running scenarios and assessing the group impact of a variety of potential transactions
• Liaising directly with those teams initiating scenarios and providing inputs into the process, Capital Transactions & Allocation, Strategy, BU Finance teams and Treasury. 

Internal & External Reporting 

Responsibilities:-

• Preparation of the monthly CFO Report & contributing to the monthly Managing Directors Report
• Facilitate and prepare balance of year reports (operating profit & funding)
• Review forecast information in Investor Presentations / Q&A’s 

System & Budget tools

• The FP&A Analyst will take responsibility for the ongoing maintenance of the scenario model, including regularly updating the base data for the latest Budget / Forecast.
• Seek continuous development of the scenario model to ensure accuracy and efficiency is maintained, with key involvement in any potential future migration of the Excel scenario model.
• Managing Segment Hierarchy & Operating COA Hierarchy

Requirements of the successful candidate:-

• Degree qualified with desired analytical and financial planning experience; CPA / CA qualification preferable
• Demonstrated sense of initiative, problem solving capability and ability to work with little supervision
• Ability to work to deadlines and under high pressure situations
• Strong attention to detail