Head of Financial Planning and Analysis (VA361)
Location:
- Jersey
- Guernsey
- Southampton
Department: Finance
The Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will be responsible for driving the FP&A function to the next level by providing strategic financial insights, driving the budgeting and forecasting process, enhancing the overall financial performance of the company, and driving process efficiency and improvements.
The role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills, commercially minded, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
This role can be based in one of our Jersey, Guernsey, or Southampton offices.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the FP&A function, including management accounts, KPIs, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Conduct commercial analysis, including margins, and profitability.
- Provide the Executive Committee with relevant and timely information to enable it to assess performance against targets and prior periods.
- Cash flow forecasting; reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual comparison of cash flows against budget.
- Build and sustain strong relationships with the Executive Committee and Partners to understand their needs and provide tailored financial support.
- Management of 2 direct reports, based in Jersey.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to help ensure the Finance Department is well informed and has a strong voice in the organisation.
Key competencies / skills and qualifications:
- Strong proven background within an FP&A team in a Legal or professional services business.
- CIMA / ACCA qualified with a strong accounting background.
- Strong proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a team.
- Previous experience with Data Insights would be advantageous.
- Previous experience with PowerBI and the use of it to build meaningful reports and dashboards.
- Experience of 3E will be an advantage.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to changing priorities and demands.
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