Financial Planning Analyst

Job Title:                             Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist PURPOSE SUMMARY: Reporting to the FP&A Manager, you will primarily be responsible for controlling, provisioning, budgeting and reporting activities within the Finance area of the UK Businesses providing support for business activities, assist in a number of ad-hoc investigations and projects, and provide support to the Financial Accountants and the Senior Management Team. KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS: Degree and membership of Professional Financial / Management Accounting body (intermediate stage). Strong financial / business analysis background supported by 3 – 4 years relevant experience.  Proficient in the use of most common Windows applications, Excel in particular (advanced). Experience of working with report generating software (such as Business Objects, SAP). Academic / Work experience have led to proficiency in the most common financial analysis tools including NPV, ROI, ROA, variance analysis and cost / benefit analysis. Strong logic and determination to support the practical approach to multidimensional problem solving. Inquisitive mind and natural disposition for quantitative analysis. Shares openly ideas and opinions and is not afraid to lead change in the environment as well as adjusting to it