Financial Planning & Analysis Lead | Edinburgh
Recruiter: Hutcheon Mearns
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: Competitive
Contract type: Permanent
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About the opportunity
As FP&A Lead, will play a crucial role in driving financial performance through strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis. Reporting to the CFO, you will provide insightful financial analysis, support decision-making processes, and contribute to the achievement of corporate goals. You will also play a key role in supporting with private equity investor and bank requests as well as M&A planning and analysis. The position will be working alongside a team that covers off all areas of a busy & committed Finance Department, with teammates based across the globe.
About the role
- Enhance and refine financial models to aid in reporting and long-term strategic planning.
- Generate forecasts, identify discrepancies, and provide detailed explanations and insights.
- Perform thorough analysis of the business and its market, pinpointing trends, opportunities, and risks.
- Compile detailed reports for management, emphasising key performance indicators and financial metrics.
- Work closely with accounting and operations teams to provide valuable insights.
- Prepare monthly and ad hoc reports for the board.
- Handle ad hoc financial requests from Private Equity Investors.
- Spearhead the development of reporting systems within the Group to enhance analysis and forecast accuracy.
- Analyse capital expenditure business cases and ROI.
- Oversee the annual budget and reforecasting process.
- Prepare financial models for business strategy plans for expansion into new locations/territories.
- Assist the CFO with Mergers & Acquisitions and Financial Due Diligence activities.
About the individual
- Qualified accountant (not essential)
- Experience of working in senior FP&A role(s)
- Strong experience and knowledge of financial modelling and analysis
- Strong track record of business partnering with senior stakeholders and non-finance
- Strong ability to present data and findings in a clear and digestible manner
- Experience of using BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau etc
Renumeration
The FP&A Lead position is offering the following package:
£competitive salary (depending on experience)
Remote working (with occasional travel)
Other benefits available on request
Next Steps
If you are interested in finding out more about this position, please get in touch with Jack Ramage for a private and confidential discussion on 07590437339 or jack.ramage@hutcheonmearns.co.uk. Alternatively, please apply.
This company is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sex orientation.
