The role requires building and analysing functional spend of approximately £70m in central departments including IT, Finance, HR, Facilities and Legal, while supporting department leads in both review of actuals and preparation of forecasts and budgets.

Job Title:

Assistant Manager - Planning & Reporting

Job Description:

Key Accountabilities

This person will be required to perform the following activities:

Regular routine activities

• Co-ordinate, communicate and oversee all FP&A requirements in respect of Functional Spend
• Review of monthly Functional Spend submissions to ensure accuracy, consistency, and provide informed variance analysis
• Feedback to Functional Spend department leads any identified overspends and agree remedial action as appropriate
• Co-ordination, preparation and analysis of all monthly forecasts, quarterly forecasts, and annual budgets, including appropriate challenge to department leads
• Preparation of Power-Point presentations to support Functional Spend reviews at departmental, UK&I & EMEA level
• Provide finance support to Functional Spend related projects or initiatives, with capability to model business case scenarios
• Support and work collaboratively with wider Functional finance team both centrally and within Service Lines
• Interact with colleagues at EMEA or Global level in respect of spend or associated recharges
• In-depth review of Functional Spend across UK&I and identify opportunities for further standardisation and efficiencies

Key Requirements

• Qualified Accountant 5+Years PQE (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Previous experience of FP&A
• Demonstrable experience of informed review and analysis of results and forecasts
• Problem-solving and analytical mindset
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure
• Excellent communication skills, confident with working across functions and levels
• Advanced Excel and Modelling skills
• Experience of GL, SAC, Power BI, Planning & Consolidation Systems