FP&A Analyst

Location: Edinburgh or London
Contract Type: 9-Month FTC

Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 Days on site)

Role Overview

The Group FP&A team is part of the FNZ Group Finance function and is responsible for establishing, managing and maintaining financial forecasts across the entire FNZ Group. The successful candidate will assist with all elements of the budgeting and forecasting process including modelling, analysis and reporting along with providing business partnering support to the wider business. The role will report directly to the Senior Group FP&A Manager and will require strong technical ability, good communication skills and a commitment to high quality work.

Role Responsibilities

Assisting with the Group forecasting process, including regular update cycles and communications with the wider business

Assisting with consolidating regional inputs into C-suite management and stakeholder reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis

Preparing and enhancing ad-hoc reports or analysis to assist with management decision making

Assisting with the provision of business partnering support to the wider business, including to relevant budget holders and senior management

Assisting with maintaining various Excel forecast models and managing data inputs from relevant financial systems and regional reports

Analysing monthly ledger data to identify variances to forecast and to highlight any potential risks or opportunities

Serving as a point of contact for general budget/forecast enquiries from the wider business

Performing ad hoc analysis for strategic projects or funding workstreams such as long-term planning, stakeholder Q&A and/or stress casing

This role is not in scope for activities which have a direct or indirect impact on CASS processing which takes place within FNZ for FNZ and/or FNZ's clients. There is a requirement to remain up to date with CASS developments and changes as communicated with FNZ.

Essential Experience Required

Experience of being involved in the delivery of planning and forecasting processes

Fully qualified accountant (CA/CIMA/ACCA)

Experience of excel modelling and use of advanced functions is essential; PowerQuery, XLOOKUP, GroupBy, PivotBy

Evidencing commercial experience using planning and reporting tools

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide meaningful insights

Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues at all levels of the business

Experience working in a fast paced environment with the ability to adapt quickly to evolving business requirements

Ability to manage own workload effectively to meet deadlines

Commercial outlook, willing to use initiative and think laterally to get things done.

Desired Experience

Evidencing commercial experience using the following tools; PowerBI, Qlik, Anaplan

Right from day one, you will work alongside exceptional, multicultural teams - experts in their respective fields - who will inspire and challenge you to make your greatest impact.

Be part of a highly successful, rapidly growing, global business that is leading the delivery of financial services via cloud computing and partners with some of the world's largest companies.

Working in a flexible and agile way that meets the needs of the business and personal circumstances.

Remuneration, significant financial rewards and career advancement is based on individual contribution and business impact rather than tenure or seniority.

Commitment to Equal Opportunities

At FNZ, we recognise that diversity, equity and inclusion are important factors contributing to our success. We embrace the unique perspective and capabilities of our current and future employees, which will help us continue to drive innovation and achieve our business goals. Recruitment decisions at FNZ are made in a non-discriminatory manner without regard to gender, ethnicity/race, faith, age, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, socio-economic background, disability or military veteran status where all applicants and employees are valued and respected.

In addition, we want to ensure accessibility needs are well supported, if you require specific support please advise us.

About FNZ

FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back.

We created wealth's growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution.

We partner with over 650 financial institutions and 12,000 wealth managers, with US$1.7 trillion in assets under administration (AUA).

Together with our customers, we help over 26 million people from all wealth segments to invest in their future.