Location: Edinburgh WRS
Working Pattern: Hybrid (3-Days in the office)
Role Title: FP&A Analyst (Fully qualified accountant)
Role Description
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.
Specific 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 excel modelling and use of advanced functions is essential; PowerQuery, XLOOKUP, GroupBy, PivotBy. PowerQuery is essential.
Experience of being involved in the delivery of planning and forecasting processes
Fully qualified accountant (CA/CIMA/ACCA)
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
Desirable Experience required
Evidencing commercial experience using the following tools; PowerBI, Qlik, Anaplan
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career objectives, we encourage early submission of your application. Closing Date: April 9th
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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 the world’s leading financial institutions, with over US$2.4 trillion in assets on platform (AoP).
Together with our clients, we empower nearly 30 million people across all wealth segments to invest in their future.
