Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. As a Senior Finance Analyst in the Account to Report team within Finance Delivery, you'll help deliver accounting and reporting services to our Commercial Finance customers based in Osterley, Munich & Milan, whilst embracing our culture of continuous improvement to ensure processes are efficient and effective. What you'll do: Review quarterly disclosures for one of Sky Finance's reporting areas Manage the accounting and reporting for a complex business area with demanding stakeholders Maintain a strong, robust and well-designed control environment and critically review their operation Be the first point of escalation for both internal and external audit and support complex audit issues Initiate and drive continuous improvement projects such are report automation and standardisation Ensure the team have stretching but achievable workloads and objectives and continually review their workload Support FC's as necessary in delivering the department's strategic goals Lead projects to ensure Finance Delivery requirements are met What you'll bring: An experienced General Ledger Accountant who can successfully navigate a large organisation. A self-motivated and conscientious team player who is keen to forge a career in finance. If adding value in your role gets you out of bed then this is the role for you: An experienced, qualified accountant (CA, ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) Strong IT skills, particularly using Excel and Powerpoint General ledger experience Proven track record of Continuous Improvements and leading the change agenda SAP system knowledge desirable People management or coaching capabilities Team overview: Finance Delivery We enable Sky to succeed by ensuring we are a cost effective, scalable operation delivering great service in an agile and responsive way. Sky Finance has a deserved reputation for being at the heart of Sky's success - making things Simple by Design, finding the Win-Win for our business and customers, and working as One-Team. The rewards: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks . Here's a taster: " Access to free NOW, for streaming all your favourite shows " A generous pension package " Private healthcare " Discounts and cashback at over 800 Retailers How you'll work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Your office base: Livingston Watermark House Our lively campus is a free shuttle bus away from Livingston North train station and the town centre. Plus there's onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Inclusion: We take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion: we've been recognised by The Times and Stonewall for this, and we've committed £30million to support the fight against racial injustice. We've also set ambitious targets for increasing ethnic diversity and representation throughout our organisation. At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. And we'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. As a Senior Finance Analyst in the Account to Report team within Finance Delivery, you'll help deliver accounting and reporting services to our Commercial Finance customers based in Osterley, Munich & Milan, whilst embracing our culture of continuous improvement to ensure processes are efficient and effective. What you'll do: Review quarterly disclosures for one of Sky Finance's reporting areas Manage the accounting and reporting for a complex business area with demanding stakeholders Maintain a strong, robust and well-designed control environment and critically review their operation Be the first point of escalation for both internal and external audit and support complex audit issues Initiate and drive continuous improvement projects such are report automation and standardisation Ensure the team have stretching but achievable workloads and objectives and continually review their workload Support FC's as necessary in delivering the department's strategic goals Lead projects to ensure Finance Delivery requirements are met What you'll bring: An experienced General Ledger Accountant who can successfully navigate a large organisation. A self-motivated and conscientious team player who is keen to forge a career in finance. If adding value in your role gets you out of bed then this is the role for you: An experienced, qualified accountant (CA, ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) Strong IT skills, particularly using Excel and Powerpoint General ledger experience Proven track record of Continuous Improvements and leading the change agenda SAP system knowledge desirable People management or coaching capabilities Team overview: Finance Delivery We enable Sky to succeed by ensuring we are a cost effective, scalable operation delivering great service in an agile and responsive way. Sky Finance has a deserved reputation for being at the heart of Sky's success - making things Simple by Design, finding the Win-Win for our business and customers, and working as One-Team. The rewards: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks . Here's a taster: " Access to free NOW, for streaming all your favourite shows " A generous pension package " Private healthcare " Discounts and cashback at over 800 Retailers How you'll work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Your office base: Livingston Watermark House Our lively campus is a free shuttle bus away from Livingston North train station and the town centre. Plus there's onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Inclusion: We take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion: we've been recognised by The Times and Stonewall for this, and we've committed £30million to support the fight against racial injustice. We've also set ambitious targets for increasing ethnic diversity and representation throughout our organisation. At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. And we'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. As a Senior Finance Analyst in the Account to Report team within Finance Delivery, you'll help deliver accounting and reporting services to our Commercial Finance customers based in Osterley, Munich & Milan, whilst embracing our culture of continuous improvement to ensure processes are efficient and effective. What you'll do: Review quarterly disclosures for one of Sky Finance's reporting areas Manage the accounting and reporting for a complex business area with demanding stakeholders Maintain a strong, robust and well-designed control environment and critically review their operation Be the first point of escalation for both internal and external audit and support complex audit issues Initiate and drive continuous improvement projects such are report automation and standardisation Ensure the team have stretching but achievable workloads and objectives and continually review their workload Support FC's as necessary in delivering the department's strategic goals Lead projects to ensure Finance Delivery requirements are met What you'll bring: An experienced General Ledger Accountant who can successfully navigate a large organisation. A self-motivated and conscientious team player who is keen to forge a career in finance. If adding value in your role gets you out of bed then this is the role for you: An experienced, qualified accountant (CA, ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) Strong IT skills, particularly using Excel and Powerpoint General ledger experience Proven track record of Continuous Improvements and leading the change agenda SAP system knowledge desirable People management or coaching capabilities Team overview: Finance Delivery We enable Sky to succeed by ensuring we are a cost effective, scalable operation delivering great service in an agile and responsive way. Sky Finance has a deserved reputation for being at the heart of Sky's success - making things Simple by Design, finding the Win-Win for our business and customers, and working as One-Team. The rewards: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Your office base: Livingston Watermark House Our lively campus is a free shuttle bus away from Livingston North train station and the town centre. Plus there's onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Inclusion: We take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion: we've been recognised by The Times and Stonewall for this, and we've committed £30million to support the fight against racial injustice. We've also set ambitious targets for increasing ethnic diversity and representation throughout our organisation. At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. And we'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. As a Senior Finance Analyst in the Account to Report team within Finance Delivery, you'll help deliver accounting and reporting services to our Commercial Finance customers based in Osterley, Munich & Milan, whilst embracing our culture of continuous improvement to ensure processes are efficient and effective. What you'll do: Review quarterly disclosures for one of Sky Finance's reporting areas Manage the accounting and reporting for a complex business area with demanding stakeholders Maintain a strong, robust and well-designed control environment and critically review their operation Be the first point of escalation for both internal and external audit and support complex audit issues Initiate and drive continuous improvement projects such are report automation and standardisation Ensure the team have stretching but achievable workloads and objectives and continually review their workload Support FC's as necessary in delivering the department's strategic goals Lead projects to ensure Finance Delivery requirements are met What you'll bring: An experienced General Ledger Accountant who can successfully navigate a large organisation. A self-motivated and conscientious team player who is keen to forge a career in finance. If adding value in your role gets you out of bed then this is the role for you: An experienced, qualified accountant (CA, ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) Strong IT skills, particularly using Excel and Powerpoint General ledger experience Proven track record of Continuous Improvements and leading the change agenda SAP system knowledge desirable People management or coaching capabilities Team overview: Finance Delivery We enable Sky to succeed by ensuring we are a cost effective, scalable operation delivering great service in an agile and responsive way. Sky Finance has a deserved reputation for being at the heart of Sky's success - making things Simple by Design, finding the Win-Win for our business and customers, and working as One-Team. The rewards: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Your office base: Livingston Watermark House Our lively campus is a free shuttle bus away from Livingston North train station and the town centre. Plus there's onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Inclusion: We take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion: we've been recognised by The Times and Stonewall for this, and we've committed £30million to support the fight against racial injustice. We've also set ambitious targets for increasing ethnic diversity and representation throughout our organisation. At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. And we'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Salary Competitive London or Manchester Hybrid working model, 2 days a week office based, 3 days remote) Competitive Salary plus performance related bonus An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior FP&A Manager who will report to the Head of FP&A and Business Planning. This role will be pivotal to the transformation of FP&A and will have an FP&A Senior Analyst and FP&A Analyst reporting in. The role will lead the approach and manage the process for the production and reporting of monthly management reports to ExCo, Board, and other internal stakeholders; drive the cost efficiency programme, tracking and reporting; own the cashflow forecast to ensure DCC maintains the right level of cash to meet its obligations; and support the budgeting and forecasting processes. In addition, you will work closely with the senior management team and senior stakeholders to deliver high quality analysis around business performance. You will work alongside the Finance Business Partners to provide relevant reporting schedules that assist with insightful commentary around performance and create value-add insight to action. What will you be doing? Deliver accurate and consistent month-end/year-end management reporting for DCC Executive Committee, Board, and its sub-divisions, supporting the Finance Business Partners to drive insightful commentary on performance and create value-add insight to action. Manage the framework for reviewing performance against plans, working with functions to identify corrective action and amend plans as required. Partner with Finance Business Partners to communicate a clear and coherent story on business plan drivers, performance, and actions to ExCo team and the DCC Board as required, including developing and building presentation decks/papers. Drive the ambition to move towards business-wide self-serve reporting on business performance. Lead the production of the forecast that feeds into the quarterly Charging Statement and Indicative Budgets that are presented to customers through the Quarterly Finance Forum. Manage the monthly cashflow reporting and forecasting process in alignment with Charging Statement and Indicative Budget requirements. Manage the framework, tracking, and reporting of the cost efficiency programme across Smart DCC to ensure accuracy, completeness, and overall narrative understood. Lead on the Corporate Objectives setting, tracking, and reporting, ensuring that objectives are aligned to the strategy. This will include working with senior stakeholders across the business on a regular basis. Continue to drive improvement in financial processes, business analysis, and reporting. Identify improvements to the current reporting system and work closely with the Head of Finance Transformation to effect change. Ownership of the annual commercial finance timetable, ensuring clear communication. Leverage and implement technology to empower the business through effective reporting on Power Applications and enabling the business through self-service tools. Line management and development responsibilities for the team. Other ad hoc requirements as needed. What are we looking for? CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent. Confident to work and manage key stakeholders at all levels of the organisation to drive the right outcomes for the future. Experience of engaging and influencing at Executive level. Strong communicator and team member, who is proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Extensive experience of FP&A and performance reporting processes and working in complex, matrix-management or multi-programme environments. Successful track record of leading FP&A processes, challenging key stakeholders, driving outcomes, and implementing change to improve financial processes. Excellent written, data analytics, organisational skills, and attention to detail. Ability to make the 'complex' simple. Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to manage and prioritise multiple competing requirements. Knowledge and experience of working with a variety of business planning, FP&A, and reporting technologies. Excellent use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint; knowledge of Power BI reporting tools desirable. SAP FPT knowledge and the ability to create and develop reports. About the DCC: At the DCC, we believe in making Britain more connected, so we can all lead smarter, greener lives. That desire to make a difference is what drives us every day and it wouldn't be possible without our people. Each person at the DCC brings a special kind of power to the business, and if you join us, we'll give you the means to unleash yours. Here, we depend on each other and hold each other accountable. You have the power to challenge and make change, to take the initiative and enjoy real responsibility. Whether it's doing purposeful work, helping us grow, or building the career you want - we'll give you the support to do it all. Our secure network for smart meters is transforming Britain's energy system and helping the country's fight against climate change: we want you to be part of our journey. Company benefits: The DCC's continued success depends on our people. It's important to us that you enjoy coming to work, and feel healthy, happy, and rewarded. In this role, you'll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle. If there are any questions you'd like to ask before applying, please contact or complete your application, so we can learn more about you. Your application will be carefully considered, and you'll hear from us regarding its progress. Join the DCC and discover the power of you. What to do now Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. As a Disability Confident member, DCC is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, need a copy of this job advert in an alternative format, or have any other questions you'd like to ask before applying, please contact .
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
Salary Competitive London or Manchester Hybrid working model, 2 days a week office based, 3 days remote) Competitive Salary plus performance related bonus An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior FP&A Manager who will report to the Head of FP&A and Business Planning. This role will be pivotal to the transformation of FP&A and will have an FP&A Senior Analyst and FP&A Analyst reporting in. The role will lead the approach and manage the process for the production and reporting of monthly management reports to ExCo, Board, and other internal stakeholders; drive the cost efficiency programme, tracking and reporting; own the cashflow forecast to ensure DCC maintains the right level of cash to meet its obligations; and support the budgeting and forecasting processes. In addition, you will work closely with the senior management team and senior stakeholders to deliver high quality analysis around business performance. You will work alongside the Finance Business Partners to provide relevant reporting schedules that assist with insightful commentary around performance and create value-add insight to action. What will you be doing? Deliver accurate and consistent month-end/year-end management reporting for DCC Executive Committee, Board, and its sub-divisions, supporting the Finance Business Partners to drive insightful commentary on performance and create value-add insight to action. Manage the framework for reviewing performance against plans, working with functions to identify corrective action and amend plans as required. Partner with Finance Business Partners to communicate a clear and coherent story on business plan drivers, performance, and actions to ExCo team and the DCC Board as required, including developing and building presentation decks/papers. Drive the ambition to move towards business-wide self-serve reporting on business performance. Lead the production of the forecast that feeds into the quarterly Charging Statement and Indicative Budgets that are presented to customers through the Quarterly Finance Forum. Manage the monthly cashflow reporting and forecasting process in alignment with Charging Statement and Indicative Budget requirements. Manage the framework, tracking, and reporting of the cost efficiency programme across Smart DCC to ensure accuracy, completeness, and overall narrative understood. Lead on the Corporate Objectives setting, tracking, and reporting, ensuring that objectives are aligned to the strategy. This will include working with senior stakeholders across the business on a regular basis. Continue to drive improvement in financial processes, business analysis, and reporting. Identify improvements to the current reporting system and work closely with the Head of Finance Transformation to effect change. Ownership of the annual commercial finance timetable, ensuring clear communication. Leverage and implement technology to empower the business through effective reporting on Power Applications and enabling the business through self-service tools. Line management and development responsibilities for the team. Other ad hoc requirements as needed. What are we looking for? CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent. Confident to work and manage key stakeholders at all levels of the organisation to drive the right outcomes for the future. Experience of engaging and influencing at Executive level. Strong communicator and team member, who is proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Extensive experience of FP&A and performance reporting processes and working in complex, matrix-management or multi-programme environments. Successful track record of leading FP&A processes, challenging key stakeholders, driving outcomes, and implementing change to improve financial processes. Excellent written, data analytics, organisational skills, and attention to detail. Ability to make the 'complex' simple. Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to manage and prioritise multiple competing requirements. Knowledge and experience of working with a variety of business planning, FP&A, and reporting technologies. Excellent use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint; knowledge of Power BI reporting tools desirable. SAP FPT knowledge and the ability to create and develop reports. About the DCC: At the DCC, we believe in making Britain more connected, so we can all lead smarter, greener lives. That desire to make a difference is what drives us every day and it wouldn't be possible without our people. Each person at the DCC brings a special kind of power to the business, and if you join us, we'll give you the means to unleash yours. Here, we depend on each other and hold each other accountable. You have the power to challenge and make change, to take the initiative and enjoy real responsibility. Whether it's doing purposeful work, helping us grow, or building the career you want - we'll give you the support to do it all. Our secure network for smart meters is transforming Britain's energy system and helping the country's fight against climate change: we want you to be part of our journey. Company benefits: The DCC's continued success depends on our people. It's important to us that you enjoy coming to work, and feel healthy, happy, and rewarded. In this role, you'll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle. If there are any questions you'd like to ask before applying, please contact or complete your application, so we can learn more about you. Your application will be carefully considered, and you'll hear from us regarding its progress. Join the DCC and discover the power of you. What to do now Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. As a Disability Confident member, DCC is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, need a copy of this job advert in an alternative format, or have any other questions you'd like to ask before applying, please contact .
You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Closing Date: 13/02/2025 Group: Corporate Group Management Level: Principal Job Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Job Description: Please note that this is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract and the advert will close at 00:01 on Thursday 13 February and therefore we advise getting your application in by no later than midnight on Wednesday 12 February. Team Overview Ofcom exists to make communications work for everyone. We regulate the TV, radio and video-on-demand sectors, fixed and mobile telecoms, postal services, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate. We are also helping to inform the ongoing debate about the future of online regulation. Our culture is shaped by four corporate values: excellence, agility, collaboration, and empowerment. Purpose of the Role Reporting to the Head of Business Planning and Reporting, the Finance Business Partner will work closely with the management team(s) of an assigned Group(s) to support the development and management of their budget and portfolio of work. One of a team of Finance Business Partners in the Business Planning & Reporting Team, you will manage a small team of finance analysts to support and challenge the Group in strategic and operational decisions. You will work to establish your team as a valued, respected and trusted partner to the business. You will be viewed by the business as a subject matter expert, with a specialism in Finance who actively shapes specific business initiatives, shares best practice and delivers valued support. Requirements of the role Work as a Finance Business Partner to provide value adding support, guidance, financial review and challenge to an assigned Group(s) within the organisation. Act as the financial focal point for the Group's management team and colleagues within the Group. Oversee the activities of a small team of Finance Analysts. Work with the Group Director and management team to develop an annual budget and programme of work, and work with the group to ensure that all spend is appropriate and the overall budget envelope is not exceeded. Support the Group to enable them to prioritise and plan activities and resources effectively. Manage the month end close of accounts, assuring financial accuracy and completeness and produce the financial reporting requirements for the Group. Ensure that planned outputs and outcomes are well articulated and understood for all activities and that performance measures are in place. Provide metrics and management information to assist the Group Director and activity teams in monitoring progress against intended outcomes and outputs. Work closely with the Management Reporting Team to develop high quality, relevant reporting for the Group and to ensure existing reporting is fit for purpose and forms part of our overall performance framework. Develop, support and review the business case policy and specifically support the Group in the preparation of their business cases. Oversee the preparation of the monthly Group Reporting pack and contribute to the preparation of the monthly MI Pack. Assume responsibility for the risk management process within an assigned Group, liaising with the management and project teams to ensure that Group risk registers are reviewed and updated regularly. Work with the Head of Risk to ensure risks are escalated where appropriate and that the integrity of the risk process is maintained. Oversee the completion of a quarterly review/re-forecast of the Group's financials, resources and activities. Lead the budgeting process for the assigned group(s). Lead one of the Finance Department's customer facing, cross disciplinary teams. These teams include representation from Business Planning & Reporting, Commercial, Business Services, People & Transformation and representation from the business. Develop a highly skilled, effective and motivated team, aligned with Ofcom's values of excellence, collaboration, agility and empowerment, with a focus on career development. Skills, Knowledge and Experience Essential Strong management accountancy experience Advanced analytical and Excel modelling skills Ability to think strategically and beyond the impacts of finance, identifying both risks and opportunities. Experience of analysis and reporting from financial systems Demonstrates a strong understanding of the operating model of the business. Knowledge of a recognised accountancy software package Articulating Ideas: Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the confidence to express clear opinions and ability to explain financial issues to non-financial colleagues. Harmonising Work: Experience of building effective working relationships with other finance and business colleagues. Able to work across different departments and at different management levels. Channelling Influence: Strong business partnering skills and the ability to influence key stakeholders. Empowering Development: A team manager with a proven track record in managing and developing talent. Desirable Prior experience of working in a regulator or Government department or entity (desirable) Qualifications Recognised accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) How to apply: Please send us your CV and a covering letter. The covering letter should be no more than one page and should explain what has motivated you to apply for this role and how your experience aligns with the job specification. Ofcom has a clear mission: to make communications work for everyone. To be able to deliver on this, we want our organisation to reflect the diversity of background, experience, upbringing and thought that exists across the UK. We aim to recruit from the widest pool of candidates possible - no matter your social background, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender or disability. Where positions are listed as full-time, we remain open to reduced hours, part-time arrangements, job shares, and other flexible working options. From day one, we champion flexible work arrangements to accommodate individual needs. We also warmly welcome applicants who are returning to the workforce after a break - for whatever reason. If you have taken time away and are ready to rejoin, we look forward to reviewing your application. Our recruitment processes prioritise accessibility and inclusivity. If you need information in an alternative format or have specific preferences, please contact our recruitment team at or call . As a Disability Confident employer, we offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet essential criteria for advertised roles.
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Closing Date: 13/02/2025 Group: Corporate Group Management Level: Principal Job Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Job Description: Please note that this is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract and the advert will close at 00:01 on Thursday 13 February and therefore we advise getting your application in by no later than midnight on Wednesday 12 February. Team Overview Ofcom exists to make communications work for everyone. We regulate the TV, radio and video-on-demand sectors, fixed and mobile telecoms, postal services, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate. We are also helping to inform the ongoing debate about the future of online regulation. Our culture is shaped by four corporate values: excellence, agility, collaboration, and empowerment. Purpose of the Role Reporting to the Head of Business Planning and Reporting, the Finance Business Partner will work closely with the management team(s) of an assigned Group(s) to support the development and management of their budget and portfolio of work. One of a team of Finance Business Partners in the Business Planning & Reporting Team, you will manage a small team of finance analysts to support and challenge the Group in strategic and operational decisions. You will work to establish your team as a valued, respected and trusted partner to the business. You will be viewed by the business as a subject matter expert, with a specialism in Finance who actively shapes specific business initiatives, shares best practice and delivers valued support. Requirements of the role Work as a Finance Business Partner to provide value adding support, guidance, financial review and challenge to an assigned Group(s) within the organisation. Act as the financial focal point for the Group's management team and colleagues within the Group. Oversee the activities of a small team of Finance Analysts. Work with the Group Director and management team to develop an annual budget and programme of work, and work with the group to ensure that all spend is appropriate and the overall budget envelope is not exceeded. Support the Group to enable them to prioritise and plan activities and resources effectively. Manage the month end close of accounts, assuring financial accuracy and completeness and produce the financial reporting requirements for the Group. Ensure that planned outputs and outcomes are well articulated and understood for all activities and that performance measures are in place. Provide metrics and management information to assist the Group Director and activity teams in monitoring progress against intended outcomes and outputs. Work closely with the Management Reporting Team to develop high quality, relevant reporting for the Group and to ensure existing reporting is fit for purpose and forms part of our overall performance framework. Develop, support and review the business case policy and specifically support the Group in the preparation of their business cases. Oversee the preparation of the monthly Group Reporting pack and contribute to the preparation of the monthly MI Pack. Assume responsibility for the risk management process within an assigned Group, liaising with the management and project teams to ensure that Group risk registers are reviewed and updated regularly. Work with the Head of Risk to ensure risks are escalated where appropriate and that the integrity of the risk process is maintained. Oversee the completion of a quarterly review/re-forecast of the Group's financials, resources and activities. Lead the budgeting process for the assigned group(s). Lead one of the Finance Department's customer facing, cross disciplinary teams. These teams include representation from Business Planning & Reporting, Commercial, Business Services, People & Transformation and representation from the business. Develop a highly skilled, effective and motivated team, aligned with Ofcom's values of excellence, collaboration, agility and empowerment, with a focus on career development. Skills, Knowledge and Experience Essential Strong management accountancy experience Advanced analytical and Excel modelling skills Ability to think strategically and beyond the impacts of finance, identifying both risks and opportunities. Experience of analysis and reporting from financial systems Demonstrates a strong understanding of the operating model of the business. Knowledge of a recognised accountancy software package Articulating Ideas: Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the confidence to express clear opinions and ability to explain financial issues to non-financial colleagues. Harmonising Work: Experience of building effective working relationships with other finance and business colleagues. Able to work across different departments and at different management levels. Channelling Influence: Strong business partnering skills and the ability to influence key stakeholders. Empowering Development: A team manager with a proven track record in managing and developing talent. Desirable Prior experience of working in a regulator or Government department or entity (desirable) Qualifications Recognised accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) How to apply: Please send us your CV and a covering letter. The covering letter should be no more than one page and should explain what has motivated you to apply for this role and how your experience aligns with the job specification. Ofcom has a clear mission: to make communications work for everyone. To be able to deliver on this, we want our organisation to reflect the diversity of background, experience, upbringing and thought that exists across the UK. We aim to recruit from the widest pool of candidates possible - no matter your social background, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender or disability. Where positions are listed as full-time, we remain open to reduced hours, part-time arrangements, job shares, and other flexible working options. From day one, we champion flexible work arrangements to accommodate individual needs. We also warmly welcome applicants who are returning to the workforce after a break - for whatever reason. If you have taken time away and are ready to rejoin, we look forward to reviewing your application. Our recruitment processes prioritise accessibility and inclusivity. If you need information in an alternative format or have specific preferences, please contact our recruitment team at or call . As a Disability Confident employer, we offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet essential criteria for advertised roles.
Commercial Finance Analyst - Fully Qualified Minimum of 2 years PQE Duration: 9-Month Day Rate Contract Location: Reading Hybrid (2-3 days per week on site You must be eligible to work in the UK without the need for Sponsorship You must be available to start immediately Join a dynamic Commercial Finance team, where you will play a vital role in financial analysis. Your responsibilities will include management & financial accounting, business partnering, decision support, reporting, contract management, budgeting, and forecasting. As a key member of the team, you will contribute to the development and execution of the road map/strategy. Your financial expertise will be crucial in shaping the 5-year business plan and supporting the team-level strategy. Key Responsibilities To be the finance subject matter expert and act as business partner. Responsible for production of 5 year plans, quarterly business plans and requisite analysis and presentation to shareholders. Understanding and pre-empting the needs of the Shareholders and answering their queries efficiently and effectively for all aspects of finance. Accountability and responsibility for owning month end processes for their own area as well as providing support to other teams members when required. Work with Financial Accounting Team to produce the month end results and Financial Reporting with relevant commentary and high-quality analysis. Influencing a wide variety of stakeholders, including many senior stakeholders such as ELT and SMT to ensure financial targets are met, controls are not breached and accuracy is high. Articulating complex financial concepts in a simplified way to make it easier for all to understand. Provide financial rigour to ensure delivery of towards overall delivery of Capex and Opex targets. Understand existing processes and implement enhancements where appropriate. Not focussing on just fixing issues but driving change where this will lead to greater ways of working and efficiencies. Maintain finance control environment for the business area as well as suggesting and implementing improvement plans for the business area. Opex and Capex management. Identify cost savings opportunities and drive/implement the processes needed to achieve the cost savings and help meet corporate financial targets set by shareholders. Working with the contract managers and procurement teams to ensure the effective financial management of contracts as well as driving cost saving initiatives Act as business partner and advisor for the business teams, shareholders and suppliers providing advice, support and consultancy services. Produce financial analysis/modelling of commercial deals and decision support. Establish and maintain strong relationships with shareholders and vendor teams. Support Commercial Finance Manager in managing the budget and provide ad-hoc support to the Head of Commercial Finance and Finance Director to deliver a trusted Business Partnering relationship with stakeholders internally and across shareholder and supplier organisations. Qualifications and Experience Needed Qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA accountant or similar with at least 2 years post qualified experience. Experience in managing senior stakeholders and significant and complex contracts Strong Excel and financial modelling skills Exceptional attention to detail and highly analytical Excellent communicator and possesses a curious mind Keen problem solver Delivers high quality work by the deadline Able to influence and negotiate to meet their needs Collaborates effectively with a wide range of stakeholders Nice to Have Telco experience Experience of using IFS Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Feb 13, 2025
Contractor
Commercial Finance Analyst - Fully Qualified Minimum of 2 years PQE Duration: 9-Month Day Rate Contract Location: Reading Hybrid (2-3 days per week on site You must be eligible to work in the UK without the need for Sponsorship You must be available to start immediately Join a dynamic Commercial Finance team, where you will play a vital role in financial analysis. Your responsibilities will include management & financial accounting, business partnering, decision support, reporting, contract management, budgeting, and forecasting. As a key member of the team, you will contribute to the development and execution of the road map/strategy. Your financial expertise will be crucial in shaping the 5-year business plan and supporting the team-level strategy. Key Responsibilities To be the finance subject matter expert and act as business partner. Responsible for production of 5 year plans, quarterly business plans and requisite analysis and presentation to shareholders. Understanding and pre-empting the needs of the Shareholders and answering their queries efficiently and effectively for all aspects of finance. Accountability and responsibility for owning month end processes for their own area as well as providing support to other teams members when required. Work with Financial Accounting Team to produce the month end results and Financial Reporting with relevant commentary and high-quality analysis. Influencing a wide variety of stakeholders, including many senior stakeholders such as ELT and SMT to ensure financial targets are met, controls are not breached and accuracy is high. Articulating complex financial concepts in a simplified way to make it easier for all to understand. Provide financial rigour to ensure delivery of towards overall delivery of Capex and Opex targets. Understand existing processes and implement enhancements where appropriate. Not focussing on just fixing issues but driving change where this will lead to greater ways of working and efficiencies. Maintain finance control environment for the business area as well as suggesting and implementing improvement plans for the business area. Opex and Capex management. Identify cost savings opportunities and drive/implement the processes needed to achieve the cost savings and help meet corporate financial targets set by shareholders. Working with the contract managers and procurement teams to ensure the effective financial management of contracts as well as driving cost saving initiatives Act as business partner and advisor for the business teams, shareholders and suppliers providing advice, support and consultancy services. Produce financial analysis/modelling of commercial deals and decision support. Establish and maintain strong relationships with shareholders and vendor teams. Support Commercial Finance Manager in managing the budget and provide ad-hoc support to the Head of Commercial Finance and Finance Director to deliver a trusted Business Partnering relationship with stakeholders internally and across shareholder and supplier organisations. Qualifications and Experience Needed Qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA accountant or similar with at least 2 years post qualified experience. Experience in managing senior stakeholders and significant and complex contracts Strong Excel and financial modelling skills Exceptional attention to detail and highly analytical Excellent communicator and possesses a curious mind Keen problem solver Delivers high quality work by the deadline Able to influence and negotiate to meet their needs Collaborates effectively with a wide range of stakeholders Nice to Have Telco experience Experience of using IFS Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Role Profile The Senior Finance Business Analyst (SFBA) is a key role within the TS&S Finance team part of Global Support. You will work closely with the management team of the TS&S Practices and the TS&S finance business partner. You will also work alongside other members of the GS finance team, the wider GBS team on occasion with other divisional finance teams. Operating in a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, the SFBA uses insight and analytical skills to support the management of the business, constructively challenging and influencing where necessary. Key Responsibilities The SFBA is expected to assume the following key responsibilities plus any other reasonable duties as required: o Supporting the Lead FBP o Working with the Lead FBP to provide support to the Business and Finance o Work on ad hoc projects based on Business / Finance needs. o Working closely with HR and Procurement to understand the Business to provide a joint up approach o Run the month end process on behalf the FBP, co-ordinating with the Towers and Sub Towers o Produce stakeholder packs, preparing slide decks and ad hoc analysis under the guidance of the Lead FBP. o Maintain Risk and Opportunities tracker o Headcount / FTE reporting including FTE movement analysis and split of project and service roles o Provide bottom-up workforce planning build by individual reflecting latest view on new joiners & leavers (with link to Smart Recruiter system) plus attrition assumptions where necessary o Reconcile vacancies and agree with HR so both joined up o Provide bottom-up analysis on supplier costs - monitoring fixed and variable, committed and uncommitted costs o Review Accruals and Prepayments, maintain management reporting for the Lead FBP and central Finance. Monitor monthly costs and act as coordination point during Month End / Budget for submission into TM1 / SAPFC. o Production of insightful commentary, variance analysis and bridges o Build and maintain trackers on Run and Change, Work with PMO and PMs to check and challenge their forecasts o Working with Project Teams, PMO on Capex/ Opex project forecast plus commentary for project o Support the production of forecast / budget builds ensuring key assumptions, dependencies, risks, and opportunities are understood and articulated. Maintain a savings and headwinds tracker - provide updates each month on cost task /overlays as necessary o Working Capital forecast and budget submission o Prepare Balance Sheet reviews and returns o Act as point of contact on management recharges with Divisions, create and process intercompany tickets, review timesheet recharges o Support on audit queries o Month End and Forecast / Budget: o Working with the TSS Planning, other FBPs and SSC teams to provide a summary of position for month end and mid-month reports o Forecast / Budget submission in TM1 completed on time as per Divisional timetable o Completion of monthly stakeholder packs & workstream review packs o Annual Budget reporting including slide decks and ad hoc analysis o Complete FTE tagging and movement analysis o Working Capital forecast and budget submission o Change forecast plus commentary for Group/ PMO? Business review including phasing o Business Plan / 3 Year Plan (3YP) o Working alongside the Business Partner assist the build of the 3YP model, including comms on requirements and inputs to GBS team, and final submission in TM1/ SAPFC. o Provide analysis and content including slides and support. o Other o Build and maintain a good relationship with the TSS Finance team supporting the design, build and execution of operational processes that deliver accurate, timely, and insightful information. o Provide reporting on Ad hoc programmes / initiatives o Support the divisions vision and business strategy. Enforce and communicate Informa's Group Finance policy and ensure adequate governance & controls are in place. Support external and internal audits as needed. o Ensure data and process integrity is maintained o Actively support a culture of team engagement o Ensure a robust communication structure is in place to ensure all key messages are communicated. o Escalate team admin issues and feedback as necessary to FBP Qualifications o Excellent knowledge and understanding of Finance processes, systems, and ways of working. o Good knowledge of leadership, coaching and stakeholder management o Recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Strong excel skills o A track record of continuous professional and management development o Ability to work with and support stakeholders in a global divisional environment o Able to demonstrate an innovative approach to work with enthusiasm and innovation, ability to drive move to global, consistent, and best practice ways of working o Able to provide robust challenge to managers around their performance, good commercial acumen o Self-starter with proactive nature, and ability to work autonomously under limited supervision o Good influencing skills, ability to deal with conflict and drive change o Ability to thrive in a dynamic, complex, and uncertain environment o Good project management & prioritisation skills. o Good communication and stakeholder management skills, ability to write reports and create PowerPoint presentations in a succinct and direct manner o Credibility and professional integrity to work with stakeholders at all levels within the organisation has context menu
Feb 12, 2025
Contractor
Role Profile The Senior Finance Business Analyst (SFBA) is a key role within the TS&S Finance team part of Global Support. You will work closely with the management team of the TS&S Practices and the TS&S finance business partner. You will also work alongside other members of the GS finance team, the wider GBS team on occasion with other divisional finance teams. Operating in a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, the SFBA uses insight and analytical skills to support the management of the business, constructively challenging and influencing where necessary. Key Responsibilities The SFBA is expected to assume the following key responsibilities plus any other reasonable duties as required: o Supporting the Lead FBP o Working with the Lead FBP to provide support to the Business and Finance o Work on ad hoc projects based on Business / Finance needs. o Working closely with HR and Procurement to understand the Business to provide a joint up approach o Run the month end process on behalf the FBP, co-ordinating with the Towers and Sub Towers o Produce stakeholder packs, preparing slide decks and ad hoc analysis under the guidance of the Lead FBP. o Maintain Risk and Opportunities tracker o Headcount / FTE reporting including FTE movement analysis and split of project and service roles o Provide bottom-up workforce planning build by individual reflecting latest view on new joiners & leavers (with link to Smart Recruiter system) plus attrition assumptions where necessary o Reconcile vacancies and agree with HR so both joined up o Provide bottom-up analysis on supplier costs - monitoring fixed and variable, committed and uncommitted costs o Review Accruals and Prepayments, maintain management reporting for the Lead FBP and central Finance. Monitor monthly costs and act as coordination point during Month End / Budget for submission into TM1 / SAPFC. o Production of insightful commentary, variance analysis and bridges o Build and maintain trackers on Run and Change, Work with PMO and PMs to check and challenge their forecasts o Working with Project Teams, PMO on Capex/ Opex project forecast plus commentary for project o Support the production of forecast / budget builds ensuring key assumptions, dependencies, risks, and opportunities are understood and articulated. Maintain a savings and headwinds tracker - provide updates each month on cost task /overlays as necessary o Working Capital forecast and budget submission o Prepare Balance Sheet reviews and returns o Act as point of contact on management recharges with Divisions, create and process intercompany tickets, review timesheet recharges o Support on audit queries o Month End and Forecast / Budget: o Working with the TSS Planning, other FBPs and SSC teams to provide a summary of position for month end and mid-month reports o Forecast / Budget submission in TM1 completed on time as per Divisional timetable o Completion of monthly stakeholder packs & workstream review packs o Annual Budget reporting including slide decks and ad hoc analysis o Complete FTE tagging and movement analysis o Working Capital forecast and budget submission o Change forecast plus commentary for Group/ PMO? Business review including phasing o Business Plan / 3 Year Plan (3YP) o Working alongside the Business Partner assist the build of the 3YP model, including comms on requirements and inputs to GBS team, and final submission in TM1/ SAPFC. o Provide analysis and content including slides and support. o Other o Build and maintain a good relationship with the TSS Finance team supporting the design, build and execution of operational processes that deliver accurate, timely, and insightful information. o Provide reporting on Ad hoc programmes / initiatives o Support the divisions vision and business strategy. Enforce and communicate Informa's Group Finance policy and ensure adequate governance & controls are in place. Support external and internal audits as needed. o Ensure data and process integrity is maintained o Actively support a culture of team engagement o Ensure a robust communication structure is in place to ensure all key messages are communicated. o Escalate team admin issues and feedback as necessary to FBP Qualifications o Excellent knowledge and understanding of Finance processes, systems, and ways of working. o Good knowledge of leadership, coaching and stakeholder management o Recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Strong excel skills o A track record of continuous professional and management development o Ability to work with and support stakeholders in a global divisional environment o Able to demonstrate an innovative approach to work with enthusiasm and innovation, ability to drive move to global, consistent, and best practice ways of working o Able to provide robust challenge to managers around their performance, good commercial acumen o Self-starter with proactive nature, and ability to work autonomously under limited supervision o Good influencing skills, ability to deal with conflict and drive change o Ability to thrive in a dynamic, complex, and uncertain environment o Good project management & prioritisation skills. o Good communication and stakeholder management skills, ability to write reports and create PowerPoint presentations in a succinct and direct manner o Credibility and professional integrity to work with stakeholders at all levels within the organisation has context menu
Join us in this role where you'll track evolving energy industry trends, data and advise senior leaders on the critical implications for our renewable portfolio design and investment strategy. In this newly created role, you'll analyse a range of key drivers shaping the energy system across our current and potential countries of operation, with a particular focus on natural gas and other fossil fuel price drivers, including power and industrial heat demand, exploration, production and distribution trends and investments, as well changing customer and competitor behaviour. Welcome to Portfolio You'll be part of Macro and Market Outlooks where you, together with your colleagues, will incl. our Strategic Portfolio Management, Market and Investment Support, Finance, Risk and Trading functions, will support our leadership teams to realise our vision and strategy through the design and execution of our investment portfolio. We seek to maximise enterprise value through the optimal deployment of our capital and resources, while balancing financing and wider constraints. We guide the practical realisation of these objectives to ensure robust value creation and strategic alignment. As a team, we are curious, highly customer centric & able to cope with complexity & ambiguity. We support each other, regularly collaborating to share know how and develop internal capabilities across the business. You'll play an important role in: following natural gas (and coal), industry demand developments, incl. customer, policy, supplier and competitor related factors from both internal and external sources analysing, interpreting, and extracting key takeaways related to natural gas and broader fossil industry developments across core markets as well as globally analysing and communicating the relevance of major trends for future profit pools, incl. key risks and opportunities summarising key insights and organisational implications, driving dialogue with market and commercial, technology, supply chain, and other subject matter experts across our countries of operation preparing energy industry update reports, pipeline assessments, costs analysis, and associated scenario evaluations. To succeed in the role, you: are analytical and skilled in handling large amounts of information and uncertainties, with the ability to translate data into insights possess strong communication and stakeholder management skills, able to work well with teams across cultures and geographies, and find creative ways to communicate complex information effectively are able to solve problems and have a proactive, pragmatic, innovative, and creative mindset have a curious and collaborative approach and enjoy bringing together skills and insights from diverse teams have a master's degree in business, economics, engineering, or other quantitative discipline have experience working in natural gas (and potentially wider) commodity market demand, supply and cost fundamentals, price forecasting and scenario analysis, market and competitor intelligence, industry or data platform management. Join a global leader in renewable energy Ørsted is a growing green energy major and global leader in climate action. With us you'll play a part in driving change towards a green energy future. You'll grow your talent in a fast-paced and high-growth industry where you have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop through challenging assignments and industry-leading experts. Here, you can perform in a friendly work environment based on trust, respect, and collaboration. Shape the future with us Send your application to us as soon as possible. We'll be conducting interviews on a continuous basis and reserve the right to take down the advert when we've found the right candidate.
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
Join us in this role where you'll track evolving energy industry trends, data and advise senior leaders on the critical implications for our renewable portfolio design and investment strategy. In this newly created role, you'll analyse a range of key drivers shaping the energy system across our current and potential countries of operation, with a particular focus on natural gas and other fossil fuel price drivers, including power and industrial heat demand, exploration, production and distribution trends and investments, as well changing customer and competitor behaviour. Welcome to Portfolio You'll be part of Macro and Market Outlooks where you, together with your colleagues, will incl. our Strategic Portfolio Management, Market and Investment Support, Finance, Risk and Trading functions, will support our leadership teams to realise our vision and strategy through the design and execution of our investment portfolio. We seek to maximise enterprise value through the optimal deployment of our capital and resources, while balancing financing and wider constraints. We guide the practical realisation of these objectives to ensure robust value creation and strategic alignment. As a team, we are curious, highly customer centric & able to cope with complexity & ambiguity. We support each other, regularly collaborating to share know how and develop internal capabilities across the business. You'll play an important role in: following natural gas (and coal), industry demand developments, incl. customer, policy, supplier and competitor related factors from both internal and external sources analysing, interpreting, and extracting key takeaways related to natural gas and broader fossil industry developments across core markets as well as globally analysing and communicating the relevance of major trends for future profit pools, incl. key risks and opportunities summarising key insights and organisational implications, driving dialogue with market and commercial, technology, supply chain, and other subject matter experts across our countries of operation preparing energy industry update reports, pipeline assessments, costs analysis, and associated scenario evaluations. To succeed in the role, you: are analytical and skilled in handling large amounts of information and uncertainties, with the ability to translate data into insights possess strong communication and stakeholder management skills, able to work well with teams across cultures and geographies, and find creative ways to communicate complex information effectively are able to solve problems and have a proactive, pragmatic, innovative, and creative mindset have a curious and collaborative approach and enjoy bringing together skills and insights from diverse teams have a master's degree in business, economics, engineering, or other quantitative discipline have experience working in natural gas (and potentially wider) commodity market demand, supply and cost fundamentals, price forecasting and scenario analysis, market and competitor intelligence, industry or data platform management. Join a global leader in renewable energy Ørsted is a growing green energy major and global leader in climate action. With us you'll play a part in driving change towards a green energy future. You'll grow your talent in a fast-paced and high-growth industry where you have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop through challenging assignments and industry-leading experts. Here, you can perform in a friendly work environment based on trust, respect, and collaboration. Shape the future with us Send your application to us as soon as possible. We'll be conducting interviews on a continuous basis and reserve the right to take down the advert when we've found the right candidate.
The following content displays a map of the job's location - Partnership House, Carlisle Pl London. Minimum Qualifications: Qualified accountant ACCA / CIMA or equivalent (preferred) Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner and working collaboratively with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams Ability to influence at all levels of the business and works well under pressure to meet targets and deadlines The energy and self-motivation to work within a rapidly growing business that is constantly evolving with changing priorities Ability to work effectively with minimal management guidance or supervision An open-minded approach to the role and a flexible, can-do, friendly attitude Good organisation skills and ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge essential Scope of the Role: Financial Planning and Analysis: Oversee financial forecasting and budgeting ensuring accuracy and strategic alignment. Stakeholder Collaboration & Management: Work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, ensuring effective delivery of quality analysis to aid informed decision making and embedding finance as a true business partner. Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic financial oversight, guiding the business through key commercial decisions and contributing to overall business performance. Monthly Reporting: Produce robust insights from regular monthly reporting. Data: Work alongside the IT team and other stakeholders to scope, select and implement long term data solutions. Planning: Create and deliver a commercial finance annual timetable. Team: Line management of Finance Analyst, as well as support with growing and developing the wider finance function into strong finance business partners. What We Offer: 25 days holiday + bank holidays (two bank holidays are interchangeable for other religious holidays) Health insurance Company pension scheme Hybrid working (2 days wfh) Opportunity to work from abroad 50% employee discount in itsu shops Free itsu lunch Discounts at major retailers A sizeable training budget to support your ongoing development D&I Statement: itsu grocery is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation. We encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply for all of our opportunities. Application Instructions: When applying for a role with us, please remove your: full name, name of University/School, address, email address and any photos of you on your CV and covering letter. Non-anonymised CVs may not be reviewed.
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
The following content displays a map of the job's location - Partnership House, Carlisle Pl London. Minimum Qualifications: Qualified accountant ACCA / CIMA or equivalent (preferred) Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner and working collaboratively with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams Ability to influence at all levels of the business and works well under pressure to meet targets and deadlines The energy and self-motivation to work within a rapidly growing business that is constantly evolving with changing priorities Ability to work effectively with minimal management guidance or supervision An open-minded approach to the role and a flexible, can-do, friendly attitude Good organisation skills and ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge essential Scope of the Role: Financial Planning and Analysis: Oversee financial forecasting and budgeting ensuring accuracy and strategic alignment. Stakeholder Collaboration & Management: Work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, ensuring effective delivery of quality analysis to aid informed decision making and embedding finance as a true business partner. Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic financial oversight, guiding the business through key commercial decisions and contributing to overall business performance. Monthly Reporting: Produce robust insights from regular monthly reporting. Data: Work alongside the IT team and other stakeholders to scope, select and implement long term data solutions. Planning: Create and deliver a commercial finance annual timetable. Team: Line management of Finance Analyst, as well as support with growing and developing the wider finance function into strong finance business partners. What We Offer: 25 days holiday + bank holidays (two bank holidays are interchangeable for other religious holidays) Health insurance Company pension scheme Hybrid working (2 days wfh) Opportunity to work from abroad 50% employee discount in itsu shops Free itsu lunch Discounts at major retailers A sizeable training budget to support your ongoing development D&I Statement: itsu grocery is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation. We encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply for all of our opportunities. Application Instructions: When applying for a role with us, please remove your: full name, name of University/School, address, email address and any photos of you on your CV and covering letter. Non-anonymised CVs may not be reviewed.
Gleeson Recruitment Group are currently partnering with a market leading business at Birmingham Business Park, in search of a Finance Analyst. This position that offers great progression opportunities as well as fantastic exposure to unique and exciting projects. My client requires an ambitious, commercially-minded analyst to join their business to support across a variety of functions. You will support finance and operational management through analysing information in order to aid the decision-making process. Key duties include: Analyse in detail costs and revenues and feed information back to operational/finance managers. Produce variance analysis for actual results versus forecasting/planned numbers. Gather historical information, analysing trends and report in a presentable way aiding decision making and accurate forecasting. Assist in preparation of forecasts and plan information. Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts. Preparation of monthly and ad hoc journals with appropriate back-up as required. Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations for review. Compile and prepare detailed reports including graphs and charts of data analysed. Assist with internal and external audit queries. The Requirements The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar role, and want to progress within a commercial or business partnering position. You will be technically minded, with an understanding of financial analysis and reporting techniques. Other requirements include: An understanding of budgeting and forecasting processes. Have strong ability in working effectively with accounting systems, spreadsheets and database systems. Work with initiative, demonstrating self-motivation and the desire to develop. Be inquisitive with excellent numerical and analytical skills. Some commercial acumen with the ability to interpret financials into meaningful business recommendations. What's On Offer? Salary up to 38,000 plus benefits. Full study package. Excellent career progression opportunities. Opportunity to work with a market-leading brand. A positive and down-to-earth culture. Hybrid working arrangements To apply for the Finance Analyst position, please click on the apply now button and your CV will be sent directly to the responsible recruiter. We will respond to successful applicants within 7 days, however please feel free to get in touch if you would like any further information about your application. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
Gleeson Recruitment Group are currently partnering with a market leading business at Birmingham Business Park, in search of a Finance Analyst. This position that offers great progression opportunities as well as fantastic exposure to unique and exciting projects. My client requires an ambitious, commercially-minded analyst to join their business to support across a variety of functions. You will support finance and operational management through analysing information in order to aid the decision-making process. Key duties include: Analyse in detail costs and revenues and feed information back to operational/finance managers. Produce variance analysis for actual results versus forecasting/planned numbers. Gather historical information, analysing trends and report in a presentable way aiding decision making and accurate forecasting. Assist in preparation of forecasts and plan information. Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts. Preparation of monthly and ad hoc journals with appropriate back-up as required. Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations for review. Compile and prepare detailed reports including graphs and charts of data analysed. Assist with internal and external audit queries. The Requirements The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar role, and want to progress within a commercial or business partnering position. You will be technically minded, with an understanding of financial analysis and reporting techniques. Other requirements include: An understanding of budgeting and forecasting processes. Have strong ability in working effectively with accounting systems, spreadsheets and database systems. Work with initiative, demonstrating self-motivation and the desire to develop. Be inquisitive with excellent numerical and analytical skills. Some commercial acumen with the ability to interpret financials into meaningful business recommendations. What's On Offer? Salary up to 38,000 plus benefits. Full study package. Excellent career progression opportunities. Opportunity to work with a market-leading brand. A positive and down-to-earth culture. Hybrid working arrangements To apply for the Finance Analyst position, please click on the apply now button and your CV will be sent directly to the responsible recruiter. We will respond to successful applicants within 7 days, however please feel free to get in touch if you would like any further information about your application. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Snr Commercial Finance Analyst Contract Position Reading | Hybrid MBNL is jointly owned by EE and Three, two of the UK's leading and most innovative mobile operators. Established in 2007 as the industry's first network-sharing joint venture, MBNL's mission is to provide best-in-class mobile infrastructure services to EE and Three for serving their tens of millions of customers in the UK. Working at MBNL means being part of a team where you feel connected, valued, and supported. This role sits within the Commercial Finance team working with Commercial finance manager and Head of Commercial Finance to deliver MBNL finance targets. To support the Commercial Finance Manager and Head of Commercial Finance to deliver a trusted Business Partnering relationship with stakeholders internally, across shareholder and Supplier organisations. Responsible for all aspects of the financial management, this may include areas such as Property, Legal, Operations and Infrastructure related projects. The role includes management & financial accounting, business partnering, decision support, reporting, contract management, budgeting and forecasting. The role is responsible for supporting the delivery of roadmap/strategy. From a finance perspective, the role is integral to producing the 5-year business plan, which feeds into the team level strategy Key Responsibilities To be the finance subject matter expert and act as business partner. Responsible for production of 5-year plans, quarterly business plans and requisite analysis and presentation to shareholders. Understanding and pre-empting the needs of the Shareholders and answering their queries efficiently and effectively for all aspects of finance. Accountability and responsibility for owning month end processes for their own area as well as providing support to other team members when required. This includes preparing and posting of journals, completing balance sheet reconciliations and updating risks and initiatives. Work with Financial Accounting Team to produce the month end results and Financial Reporting with relevant commentary and high-quality analysis. Influencing a wide variety of stakeholders, including many senior stakeholders such as ELT and SMT to ensure financial targets are met, controls are not breached, and accuracy is high. Articulating complex financial concepts in a simplified way to make it easier for all to understand. Provide financial rigour to ensure delivery of towards overall delivery of Capex and Opex targets. Understand existing processes and implement enhancements where appropriate. Not focussing on just fixing issues but driving change where this will lead to greater ways of working and efficiencies. Maintain finance control environment for the business area as well as suggesting and implementing improvement plans for the business area. Opex and Capex management. Identify cost savings opportunities and drive/implement the processes needed to achieve the cost savings and help MBNL meet corporate financial targets set by shareholders. Working with the contract managers and procurement teams to ensure the effective financial management of contracts as well as driving cost saving initiatives Act as business partner and advisor for the business teams, shareholders and suppliers providing advice, support and consultancy services. Produce financial analysis/modelling of commercial deals and decision support. Establish and maintain strong relationships with shareholders and vendor teams. Support Commercial Finance Manager in managing the budget and provide ad-hoc support to the Head of Commercial Finance and Finance Director to deliver a trusted Business Partnering relationship with stakeholders internally and across shareholder and supplier organisations. Qualifications and Experience Needed Qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA accountant or similar with at least 2 years post qualified experience. Experience in managing senior stakeholders and significant and complex contracts Strong Excel and financial modelling skills Exceptional attention to detail and highly analytical Excellent communicator and possesses a curious mind Keen problem solver Delivers high quality work by the deadline Able to influence and negotiate to meet their needs Collaborates effectively with a wide range of stakeholders Nice to Have Telco experience Experience of using IFS If interested and to know more about the role, please share your CV with me - (see below) Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Feb 12, 2025
Contractor
Snr Commercial Finance Analyst Contract Position Reading | Hybrid MBNL is jointly owned by EE and Three, two of the UK's leading and most innovative mobile operators. Established in 2007 as the industry's first network-sharing joint venture, MBNL's mission is to provide best-in-class mobile infrastructure services to EE and Three for serving their tens of millions of customers in the UK. Working at MBNL means being part of a team where you feel connected, valued, and supported. This role sits within the Commercial Finance team working with Commercial finance manager and Head of Commercial Finance to deliver MBNL finance targets. To support the Commercial Finance Manager and Head of Commercial Finance to deliver a trusted Business Partnering relationship with stakeholders internally, across shareholder and Supplier organisations. Responsible for all aspects of the financial management, this may include areas such as Property, Legal, Operations and Infrastructure related projects. The role includes management & financial accounting, business partnering, decision support, reporting, contract management, budgeting and forecasting. The role is responsible for supporting the delivery of roadmap/strategy. From a finance perspective, the role is integral to producing the 5-year business plan, which feeds into the team level strategy Key Responsibilities To be the finance subject matter expert and act as business partner. Responsible for production of 5-year plans, quarterly business plans and requisite analysis and presentation to shareholders. Understanding and pre-empting the needs of the Shareholders and answering their queries efficiently and effectively for all aspects of finance. Accountability and responsibility for owning month end processes for their own area as well as providing support to other team members when required. This includes preparing and posting of journals, completing balance sheet reconciliations and updating risks and initiatives. Work with Financial Accounting Team to produce the month end results and Financial Reporting with relevant commentary and high-quality analysis. Influencing a wide variety of stakeholders, including many senior stakeholders such as ELT and SMT to ensure financial targets are met, controls are not breached, and accuracy is high. Articulating complex financial concepts in a simplified way to make it easier for all to understand. Provide financial rigour to ensure delivery of towards overall delivery of Capex and Opex targets. Understand existing processes and implement enhancements where appropriate. Not focussing on just fixing issues but driving change where this will lead to greater ways of working and efficiencies. Maintain finance control environment for the business area as well as suggesting and implementing improvement plans for the business area. Opex and Capex management. Identify cost savings opportunities and drive/implement the processes needed to achieve the cost savings and help MBNL meet corporate financial targets set by shareholders. Working with the contract managers and procurement teams to ensure the effective financial management of contracts as well as driving cost saving initiatives Act as business partner and advisor for the business teams, shareholders and suppliers providing advice, support and consultancy services. Produce financial analysis/modelling of commercial deals and decision support. Establish and maintain strong relationships with shareholders and vendor teams. Support Commercial Finance Manager in managing the budget and provide ad-hoc support to the Head of Commercial Finance and Finance Director to deliver a trusted Business Partnering relationship with stakeholders internally and across shareholder and supplier organisations. Qualifications and Experience Needed Qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA accountant or similar with at least 2 years post qualified experience. Experience in managing senior stakeholders and significant and complex contracts Strong Excel and financial modelling skills Exceptional attention to detail and highly analytical Excellent communicator and possesses a curious mind Keen problem solver Delivers high quality work by the deadline Able to influence and negotiate to meet their needs Collaborates effectively with a wide range of stakeholders Nice to Have Telco experience Experience of using IFS If interested and to know more about the role, please share your CV with me - (see below) Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Snr Commercial Finance Analyst 9 month - Day Rate Contract Reading Hybrid MBNL is jointly owned by EE and Three, two of the UK's leading and most innovative mobile operators. Established in 2007 as the industry's first network-sharing joint venture, MBNL's mission is to provide best-in-class mobile infrastructure services to EE and Three for serving their tens of millions of customers in the UK. Working at MBNL means being part of a team where you feel connected, valued, and supported. This role sits within the Commercial Finance team working with Commercial finance manager and Head of Commercial Finance to deliver MBNL finance targets. To support the Commercial Finance Manager and Head of Commercial Finance to deliver a trusted Business Partnering relationship with stakeholders internally, across shareholder and Supplier organisations. Responsible for all aspects of the financial management, this may include areas such as Property, Legal, Operations and Infrastructure related projects. The role includes management & financial accounting, business partnering, decision support, reporting, contract management, budgeting and forecasting. The role is responsible for supporting the delivery of roadmap/strategy. From a finance perspective, the role is integral to producing the 5-year business plan, which feeds into the team level strategy Key Responsibilities To be the finance subject matter expert and act as business partner. Responsible for production of 5-year plans, quarterly business plans and requisite analysis and presentation to shareholders. Understanding and pre-empting the needs of the Shareholders and answering their queries efficiently and effectively for all aspects of finance. Accountability and responsibility for owning month end processes for their own area as well as providing support to other team members when required. This includes preparing and posting of journals, completing balance sheet reconciliations and updating risks and initiatives. Work with Financial Accounting Team to produce the month end results and Financial Reporting with relevant commentary and high-quality analysis. Influencing a wide variety of stakeholders, including many senior stakeholders such as ELT and SMT to ensure financial targets are met, controls are not breached, and accuracy is high. Articulating complex financial concepts in a simplified way to make it easier for all to understand. Provide financial rigour to ensure delivery of towards overall delivery of Capex and Opex targets. Understand existing processes and implement enhancements where appropriate. Not focussing on just fixing issues but driving change where this will lead to greater ways of working and efficiencies. Maintain finance control environment for the business area as well as suggesting and implementing improvement plans for the business area. Opex and Capex management. Identify cost savings opportunities and drive/implement the processes needed to achieve the cost savings and help MBNL meet corporate financial targets set by shareholders. Working with the contract managers and procurement teams to ensure the effective financial management of contracts as well as driving cost saving initiatives Act as business partner and advisor for the business teams, shareholders and suppliers providing advice, support and consultancy services. Produce financial analysis/modelling of commercial deals and decision support. Establish and maintain strong relationships with shareholders and vendor teams. Support Commercial Finance Manager in managing the budget and provide ad-hoc support to the Head of Commercial Finance and Finance Director to deliver a trusted Business Partnering relationship with stakeholders internally and across shareholder and supplier organisations. Qualifications and Experience Needed Qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA accountant or similar with at least 2 years post qualified experience. Experience in managing senior stakeholders and significant and complex contracts Strong Excel and financial modelling skills Exceptional attention to detail and highly analytical Excellent communicator and possesses a curious mind Keen problem solver Delivers high quality work by the deadline Able to influence and negotiate to meet their needs Collaborates effectively with a wide range of stakeholders Nice to Have Telco experience Experience of using IFS MBNL - building strength through inclusion. At MBNL we embrace equality, diversity, and inclusion. People are at the heart of everything we do and collectively we strive to create an environment where everyone can flourish. By fostering an inclusive environment, we are championing each other's uniqueness. Inclusion & Diversity within MBNL will unlock innovation and continue to evolve how we work, to help us deliver world class infrastructure for our Shareholders and their customers. We will work creatively to offer flexible working arrangements, (like non-standard hours, part-time, remote working). We want to support you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. MBNL are proud recipients of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, and Disability Confident accredited. Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Feb 12, 2025
Contractor
Snr Commercial Finance Analyst 9 month - Day Rate Contract Reading Hybrid MBNL is jointly owned by EE and Three, two of the UK's leading and most innovative mobile operators. Established in 2007 as the industry's first network-sharing joint venture, MBNL's mission is to provide best-in-class mobile infrastructure services to EE and Three for serving their tens of millions of customers in the UK. Working at MBNL means being part of a team where you feel connected, valued, and supported. This role sits within the Commercial Finance team working with Commercial finance manager and Head of Commercial Finance to deliver MBNL finance targets. To support the Commercial Finance Manager and Head of Commercial Finance to deliver a trusted Business Partnering relationship with stakeholders internally, across shareholder and Supplier organisations. Responsible for all aspects of the financial management, this may include areas such as Property, Legal, Operations and Infrastructure related projects. The role includes management & financial accounting, business partnering, decision support, reporting, contract management, budgeting and forecasting. The role is responsible for supporting the delivery of roadmap/strategy. From a finance perspective, the role is integral to producing the 5-year business plan, which feeds into the team level strategy Key Responsibilities To be the finance subject matter expert and act as business partner. Responsible for production of 5-year plans, quarterly business plans and requisite analysis and presentation to shareholders. Understanding and pre-empting the needs of the Shareholders and answering their queries efficiently and effectively for all aspects of finance. Accountability and responsibility for owning month end processes for their own area as well as providing support to other team members when required. This includes preparing and posting of journals, completing balance sheet reconciliations and updating risks and initiatives. Work with Financial Accounting Team to produce the month end results and Financial Reporting with relevant commentary and high-quality analysis. Influencing a wide variety of stakeholders, including many senior stakeholders such as ELT and SMT to ensure financial targets are met, controls are not breached, and accuracy is high. Articulating complex financial concepts in a simplified way to make it easier for all to understand. Provide financial rigour to ensure delivery of towards overall delivery of Capex and Opex targets. Understand existing processes and implement enhancements where appropriate. Not focussing on just fixing issues but driving change where this will lead to greater ways of working and efficiencies. Maintain finance control environment for the business area as well as suggesting and implementing improvement plans for the business area. Opex and Capex management. Identify cost savings opportunities and drive/implement the processes needed to achieve the cost savings and help MBNL meet corporate financial targets set by shareholders. Working with the contract managers and procurement teams to ensure the effective financial management of contracts as well as driving cost saving initiatives Act as business partner and advisor for the business teams, shareholders and suppliers providing advice, support and consultancy services. Produce financial analysis/modelling of commercial deals and decision support. Establish and maintain strong relationships with shareholders and vendor teams. Support Commercial Finance Manager in managing the budget and provide ad-hoc support to the Head of Commercial Finance and Finance Director to deliver a trusted Business Partnering relationship with stakeholders internally and across shareholder and supplier organisations. Qualifications and Experience Needed Qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA accountant or similar with at least 2 years post qualified experience. Experience in managing senior stakeholders and significant and complex contracts Strong Excel and financial modelling skills Exceptional attention to detail and highly analytical Excellent communicator and possesses a curious mind Keen problem solver Delivers high quality work by the deadline Able to influence and negotiate to meet their needs Collaborates effectively with a wide range of stakeholders Nice to Have Telco experience Experience of using IFS MBNL - building strength through inclusion. At MBNL we embrace equality, diversity, and inclusion. People are at the heart of everything we do and collectively we strive to create an environment where everyone can flourish. By fostering an inclusive environment, we are championing each other's uniqueness. Inclusion & Diversity within MBNL will unlock innovation and continue to evolve how we work, to help us deliver world class infrastructure for our Shareholders and their customers. We will work creatively to offer flexible working arrangements, (like non-standard hours, part-time, remote working). We want to support you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. MBNL are proud recipients of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, and Disability Confident accredited. Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Axon Moore are working with a hugely successful business who are looking for an Commercial Finance Analyst for a 12 month FTC. As Commercial Finance Analyst you will be a key member of the Commercial Finance team and will be responsible for using the sales database to provide accurate information and insight into business performance Key Responsibilities: Generating forecasts Co-ordinating the long term strategic planning and annual budgeting cycles Quarterly forecasting Assisting with inter-company reconciliations Preparing monthly accruals and prepayments Analysis of results to enable management to understand business performance Business partnering with the sales and marketing teams. Ad-hoc analysis Person Specification: Qualified or part qualified accountant. Advanced knowledge of Excel. A highly analytical and organised individual. Please send a CV for immediate consideration.
Feb 12, 2025
Contractor
Axon Moore are working with a hugely successful business who are looking for an Commercial Finance Analyst for a 12 month FTC. As Commercial Finance Analyst you will be a key member of the Commercial Finance team and will be responsible for using the sales database to provide accurate information and insight into business performance Key Responsibilities: Generating forecasts Co-ordinating the long term strategic planning and annual budgeting cycles Quarterly forecasting Assisting with inter-company reconciliations Preparing monthly accruals and prepayments Analysis of results to enable management to understand business performance Business partnering with the sales and marketing teams. Ad-hoc analysis Person Specification: Qualified or part qualified accountant. Advanced knowledge of Excel. A highly analytical and organised individual. Please send a CV for immediate consideration.
Senior Commercial Finance Analyst 9 month - Day Rate Contract Reading | Hybrid MBNL is jointly owned by EE and Three, two of the UK's leading and most innovative mobile operators. Established in 2007 as the industry's first network-sharing joint venture, MBNL's mission is to provide best-in-class mobile infrastructure services to EE and Three for serving their tens of millions of customers in the UK. Working at MBNL means being part of a team where you feel connected, valued, and supported. This role sits within the Commercial Finance team working with Commercial finance manager and Head of Commercial Finance to deliver MBNL finance targets. To support the Commercial Finance Manager and Head of Commercial Finance to deliver a trusted Business Partnering relationship with stakeholders internally, across shareholder and Supplier organisations. Responsible for all aspects of the financial management, this may include areas such as Property, Legal, Operations and Infrastructure related projects. The role includes management & financial accounting, business partnering, decision support, reporting, contract management, budgeting and forecasting. The role is responsible for supporting the delivery of roadmap/strategy. From a finance perspective, the role is integral to producing the 5-year business plan, which feeds into the team level strategy Key Responsibilities To be the finance subject matter expert and act as business partner. Responsible for production of 5-year plans, quarterly business plans and requisite analysis and presentation to shareholders. Understanding and pre-empting the needs of the Shareholders and answering their queries efficiently and effectively for all aspects of finance. Accountability and responsibility for owning month end processes for their own area as well as providing support to other team members when required. This includes preparing and posting of journals, completing balance sheet reconciliations and updating risks and initiatives. Work with Financial Accounting Team to produce the month end results and Financial Reporting with relevant commentary and high-quality analysis. Influencing a wide variety of stakeholders, including many senior stakeholders such as ELT and SMT to ensure financial targets are met, controls are not breached, and accuracy is high. Articulating complex financial concepts in a simplified way to make it easier for all to understand. Provide financial rigour to ensure delivery of towards overall delivery of Capex and Opex targets. Understand existing processes and implement enhancements where appropriate. Not focussing on just fixing issues but driving change where this will lead to greater ways of working and efficiencies. Maintain finance control environment for the business area as well as suggesting and implementing improvement plans for the business area. Opex and Capex management. Identify cost savings opportunities and drive/implement the processes needed to achieve the cost savings and help MBNL meet corporate financial targets set by shareholders. Working with the contract managers and procurement teams to ensure the effective financial management of contracts as well as driving cost saving initiatives Act as business partner and advisor for the business teams, shareholders and suppliers providing advice, support and consultancy services. Produce financial analysis/modelling of commercial deals and decision support. Establish and maintain strong relationships with shareholders and vendor teams. Support Commercial Finance Manager in managing the budget and provide ad-hoc support to the Head of Commercial Finance and Finance Director to deliver a trusted Business Partnering relationship with stakeholders internally and across shareholder and supplier organisations. Qualifications and Experience Needed Qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA accountant or similar with at least 2 years post qualified experience. Experience in managing senior stakeholders and significant and complex contracts Strong Excel and financial modelling skills Exceptional attention to detail and highly analytical Excellent communicator and possesses a curious mind Keen problem solver Delivers high quality work by the deadline Able to influence and negotiate to meet their needs Collaborates effectively with a wide range of stakeholders Nice to Have Telco experience Experience of using IFS MBNL - building strength through inclusion. At MBNL we embrace equality, diversity, and inclusion. People are at the heart of everything we do and collectively we strive to create an environment where everyone can flourish. By fostering an inclusive environment, we are championing each other's uniqueness. Inclusion & Diversity within MBNL will unlock innovation and continue to evolve how we work, to help us deliver world class infrastructure for our Shareholders and their customers. We will work creatively to offer flexible working arrangements, (like non-standard hours, part time, remote working). We want to support you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. MBNL are proud recipients of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, and Disability Confident accredited. Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Feb 11, 2025
Contractor
Senior Commercial Finance Analyst 9 month - Day Rate Contract Reading | Hybrid MBNL is jointly owned by EE and Three, two of the UK's leading and most innovative mobile operators. Established in 2007 as the industry's first network-sharing joint venture, MBNL's mission is to provide best-in-class mobile infrastructure services to EE and Three for serving their tens of millions of customers in the UK. Working at MBNL means being part of a team where you feel connected, valued, and supported. This role sits within the Commercial Finance team working with Commercial finance manager and Head of Commercial Finance to deliver MBNL finance targets. To support the Commercial Finance Manager and Head of Commercial Finance to deliver a trusted Business Partnering relationship with stakeholders internally, across shareholder and Supplier organisations. Responsible for all aspects of the financial management, this may include areas such as Property, Legal, Operations and Infrastructure related projects. The role includes management & financial accounting, business partnering, decision support, reporting, contract management, budgeting and forecasting. The role is responsible for supporting the delivery of roadmap/strategy. From a finance perspective, the role is integral to producing the 5-year business plan, which feeds into the team level strategy Key Responsibilities To be the finance subject matter expert and act as business partner. Responsible for production of 5-year plans, quarterly business plans and requisite analysis and presentation to shareholders. Understanding and pre-empting the needs of the Shareholders and answering their queries efficiently and effectively for all aspects of finance. Accountability and responsibility for owning month end processes for their own area as well as providing support to other team members when required. This includes preparing and posting of journals, completing balance sheet reconciliations and updating risks and initiatives. Work with Financial Accounting Team to produce the month end results and Financial Reporting with relevant commentary and high-quality analysis. Influencing a wide variety of stakeholders, including many senior stakeholders such as ELT and SMT to ensure financial targets are met, controls are not breached, and accuracy is high. Articulating complex financial concepts in a simplified way to make it easier for all to understand. Provide financial rigour to ensure delivery of towards overall delivery of Capex and Opex targets. Understand existing processes and implement enhancements where appropriate. Not focussing on just fixing issues but driving change where this will lead to greater ways of working and efficiencies. Maintain finance control environment for the business area as well as suggesting and implementing improvement plans for the business area. Opex and Capex management. Identify cost savings opportunities and drive/implement the processes needed to achieve the cost savings and help MBNL meet corporate financial targets set by shareholders. Working with the contract managers and procurement teams to ensure the effective financial management of contracts as well as driving cost saving initiatives Act as business partner and advisor for the business teams, shareholders and suppliers providing advice, support and consultancy services. Produce financial analysis/modelling of commercial deals and decision support. Establish and maintain strong relationships with shareholders and vendor teams. Support Commercial Finance Manager in managing the budget and provide ad-hoc support to the Head of Commercial Finance and Finance Director to deliver a trusted Business Partnering relationship with stakeholders internally and across shareholder and supplier organisations. Qualifications and Experience Needed Qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA accountant or similar with at least 2 years post qualified experience. Experience in managing senior stakeholders and significant and complex contracts Strong Excel and financial modelling skills Exceptional attention to detail and highly analytical Excellent communicator and possesses a curious mind Keen problem solver Delivers high quality work by the deadline Able to influence and negotiate to meet their needs Collaborates effectively with a wide range of stakeholders Nice to Have Telco experience Experience of using IFS MBNL - building strength through inclusion. At MBNL we embrace equality, diversity, and inclusion. People are at the heart of everything we do and collectively we strive to create an environment where everyone can flourish. By fostering an inclusive environment, we are championing each other's uniqueness. Inclusion & Diversity within MBNL will unlock innovation and continue to evolve how we work, to help us deliver world class infrastructure for our Shareholders and their customers. We will work creatively to offer flexible working arrangements, (like non-standard hours, part time, remote working). We want to support you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. MBNL are proud recipients of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, and Disability Confident accredited. Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Snr Commercial Finance Analyst 9 month - Day Rate Contract Reading | Hybrid MBNL is jointly owned by EE and Three, two of the UK's leading and most innovative mobile operators. Established in 2007 as the industry's first network-sharing joint venture, MBNL's mission is to provide best-in-class mobile infrastructure services to EE and Three for serving their tens of millions of customers in the UK. Working at MBNL means being part of a team where you feel connected, valued, and supported. This role sits within the Commercial Finance team working with Commercial finance manager and Head of Commercial Finance to deliver MBNL finance targets. To support the Commercial Finance Manager and Head of Commercial Finance to deliver a trusted Business Partnering relationship with stakeholders internally, across shareholder and Supplier organisations. Responsible for all aspects of the financial management, this may include areas such as Property, Legal, Operations and Infrastructure related projects. The role includes management & financial accounting, business partnering, decision support, reporting, contract management, budgeting and forecasting. The role is responsible for supporting the delivery of roadmap/strategy. From a finance perspective, the role is integral to producing the 5-year business plan, which feeds into the team level strategy Key Responsibilities To be the finance subject matter expert and act as business partner. Responsible for production of 5-year plans, quarterly business plans and requisite analysis and presentation to shareholders. Understanding and pre-empting the needs of the Shareholders and answering their queries efficiently and effectively for all aspects of finance. Accountability and responsibility for owning month end processes for their own area as well as providing support to other team members when required. This includes preparing and posting of journals, completing balance sheet reconciliations and updating risks and initiatives. Work with Financial Accounting Team to produce the month end results and Financial Reporting with relevant commentary and high-quality analysis. Influencing a wide variety of stakeholders, including many senior stakeholders such as ELT and SMT to ensure financial targets are met, controls are not breached, and accuracy is high. Articulating complex financial concepts in a simplified way to make it easier for all to understand. Provide financial rigour to ensure delivery of towards overall delivery of Capex and Opex targets. Understand existing processes and implement enhancements where appropriate. Not focusing on just fixing issues but driving change where this will lead to greater ways of working and efficiency's. Maintain finance control environment for the business area as well as suggesting and implementing improvement plans for the business area. Opex and Capex management. Identify cost savings opportunities and drive/implement the processes needed to achieve the cost savings and help MBNL meet corporate financial targets set by shareholders. Working with the contract managers and procurement teams to ensure the effective financial management of contracts as well as driving cost saving initiatives Act as business partner and advisor for the business teams, shareholders and suppliers providing advice, support and consultancy services. Produce financial analysis/modelling of commercial deals and decision support. Establish and maintain strong relationships with shareholders and vendor teams. Support Commercial Finance Manager in managing the budget and provide ad-hoc support to the Head of Commercial Finance and Finance Director to deliver a trusted Business Partnering relationship with stakeholders internally and across shareholder and supplier organisations. Qualifications and Experience Needed Qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA accountant or similar with at least 2 years post qualified experience. Experience in managing senior stakeholders and significant and complex contracts Strong Excel and financial modelling skills Exceptional attention to detail and highly analytical Excellent communicator and possesses a curious mind Keen problem solver Delivers high quality work by the deadline Able to influence and negotiate to meet their needs Collaborates effectively with a wide range of stakeholders Nice to Have Telco experience Experience of using IFS MBNL - building strength through inclusion. At MBNL we embrace equality, diversity, and inclusion. People are at the heart of everything we do and collectively we strive to create an environment where everyone can flourish. By fostering an inclusive environment, we are championing each other's uniqueness. Inclusion & Diversity within MBNL will unlock innovation and continue to evolve how we work, to help us deliver world class infrastructure for our Shareholders and their customers. We will work creatively to offer flexible working arrangements, (like non-standard hours, part time, remote working). We want to support you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. MBNL are proud recipients of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, and Disability Confident accredited. Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Feb 11, 2025
Contractor
Snr Commercial Finance Analyst 9 month - Day Rate Contract Reading | Hybrid MBNL is jointly owned by EE and Three, two of the UK's leading and most innovative mobile operators. Established in 2007 as the industry's first network-sharing joint venture, MBNL's mission is to provide best-in-class mobile infrastructure services to EE and Three for serving their tens of millions of customers in the UK. Working at MBNL means being part of a team where you feel connected, valued, and supported. This role sits within the Commercial Finance team working with Commercial finance manager and Head of Commercial Finance to deliver MBNL finance targets. To support the Commercial Finance Manager and Head of Commercial Finance to deliver a trusted Business Partnering relationship with stakeholders internally, across shareholder and Supplier organisations. Responsible for all aspects of the financial management, this may include areas such as Property, Legal, Operations and Infrastructure related projects. The role includes management & financial accounting, business partnering, decision support, reporting, contract management, budgeting and forecasting. The role is responsible for supporting the delivery of roadmap/strategy. From a finance perspective, the role is integral to producing the 5-year business plan, which feeds into the team level strategy Key Responsibilities To be the finance subject matter expert and act as business partner. Responsible for production of 5-year plans, quarterly business plans and requisite analysis and presentation to shareholders. Understanding and pre-empting the needs of the Shareholders and answering their queries efficiently and effectively for all aspects of finance. Accountability and responsibility for owning month end processes for their own area as well as providing support to other team members when required. This includes preparing and posting of journals, completing balance sheet reconciliations and updating risks and initiatives. Work with Financial Accounting Team to produce the month end results and Financial Reporting with relevant commentary and high-quality analysis. Influencing a wide variety of stakeholders, including many senior stakeholders such as ELT and SMT to ensure financial targets are met, controls are not breached, and accuracy is high. Articulating complex financial concepts in a simplified way to make it easier for all to understand. Provide financial rigour to ensure delivery of towards overall delivery of Capex and Opex targets. Understand existing processes and implement enhancements where appropriate. Not focusing on just fixing issues but driving change where this will lead to greater ways of working and efficiency's. Maintain finance control environment for the business area as well as suggesting and implementing improvement plans for the business area. Opex and Capex management. Identify cost savings opportunities and drive/implement the processes needed to achieve the cost savings and help MBNL meet corporate financial targets set by shareholders. Working with the contract managers and procurement teams to ensure the effective financial management of contracts as well as driving cost saving initiatives Act as business partner and advisor for the business teams, shareholders and suppliers providing advice, support and consultancy services. Produce financial analysis/modelling of commercial deals and decision support. Establish and maintain strong relationships with shareholders and vendor teams. Support Commercial Finance Manager in managing the budget and provide ad-hoc support to the Head of Commercial Finance and Finance Director to deliver a trusted Business Partnering relationship with stakeholders internally and across shareholder and supplier organisations. Qualifications and Experience Needed Qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA accountant or similar with at least 2 years post qualified experience. Experience in managing senior stakeholders and significant and complex contracts Strong Excel and financial modelling skills Exceptional attention to detail and highly analytical Excellent communicator and possesses a curious mind Keen problem solver Delivers high quality work by the deadline Able to influence and negotiate to meet their needs Collaborates effectively with a wide range of stakeholders Nice to Have Telco experience Experience of using IFS MBNL - building strength through inclusion. At MBNL we embrace equality, diversity, and inclusion. People are at the heart of everything we do and collectively we strive to create an environment where everyone can flourish. By fostering an inclusive environment, we are championing each other's uniqueness. Inclusion & Diversity within MBNL will unlock innovation and continue to evolve how we work, to help us deliver world class infrastructure for our Shareholders and their customers. We will work creatively to offer flexible working arrangements, (like non-standard hours, part time, remote working). We want to support you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. MBNL are proud recipients of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, and Disability Confident accredited. Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
At Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. Combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field from data, technology, customer care and auto repair, to HR, finance and procurement, we're a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. And we all work together to be brilliant for customers, every single day. Our talented, reactive, and communicative finance team are on call to help us do it in a sustainable, profitable way. With close connections to our shareholders, and a commitment to integrity that spans the entire business, our people are no strangers to creating - and maintaining - value on an unbelievable scale. What we're looking for: We're looking for someone with an accounting background to provide analytical support to our leadership teams and join us as a Finance Business Partner. In the Finance Business Partner role, you'll need to have experience working in the Insurance industry, and if you are from a trading insurance background (particularly when it comes to Personal Lines or Commercial Products), even better! As part of your responsibilities, you will be managing the entire profit and loss (P&L) process, including analysing monthly and quarterly actuals, as well as budgeting and forecasting. You'll have good commercial acumen, present data effectively, and be able to use your communication skills to tell a complicated story in a way that will be understood by a variety of audiences. This is a hybrid role for someone a commutable distance away from our London office. Who you'll be working with: As part of our FP&A and Business Partnering team, you'll work with Finance's Shared Service Team and a diverse range of teams across DLG such as Finance, Category, Pricing, Corporate Actuarial and Marketing. You will engage with MI owners to create or obtain the necessary information to guide and challenge business teams, ensuring alignment of their decision making with the Group's financial objectives, long-term value maximisation and strategic priorities. What you'll be doing: Provide functional finance leadership and commercial insight across business areas. Provide financial and commercial support and analysis to SLT members and their leadership Team. Understand how KPIs and other trends are affecting financial performance. Present and report the business' financial performance in a clear and understandable format to ExCo / SLT member(s), Category / Tribe leads and other governance bodies as required. Obtain, interpret and utilise effectively financial, actuarial and other operational reports and data from a variety of sources, including Finance's Shared Services Team. Deliver credible budgets and forecasts that reflect the strategy, risks and opportunities of the business. Co-ordinate, engage and project manage stakeholders to ensure deliver of budget inputs to agreed timescales. Understand risks and opportunities and ensure that variances to budget are understood, communicated and reduced - challenging and supporting the business in equal measure. Offer financial partnering and investment appraisal expertise to support Category project teams regarding investment opportunities, partnership tenders and cost and benefit tracking. Work with the Shared Service Analyst Pool to deliver business cases and scenarios, sharing best practice and agreeing priorities following the Group's existing work stack. Ensure the Shared Service area develops sound models for reporting, commercial modelling, budgeting and forecasting and scenario analysis. We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, and that's why we offer such excellent benefits designed to suit you as and when you need them: 9% employee contributed pension 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover Additional optional Health and Dental insurance Up to 10% annual bonus EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax-efficient way. 25 days holidays Buy as you earn share scheme Employee discounts and cashback Ways of Working Our hybrid model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. When you'll be in the office depends on your role, but most colleagues are in 2 days a week, and we'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any reasonable adjustments within this recruitment process, please reach out to us and we can discuss how we can support you with this. There's no-one else like you. No-one with the exact same mix of strengths, quirks, skills and thoughts. That's why you could belong here. As part of a team of brilliant individuals, in a place that empowers you to be the best you can be. We're proud of who we are, of what we do, and what every single one of us brings. Join us. Help us keep innovating and putting customers at the heart of everything. To be an insurance company of the future. When we work together, we can all achieve great things. Inspiring, challenging, and supporting each other to aim higher. Together we're one of a kind. Collectively we help every business within our group aim higher. Standing shoulder to-shoulder to stand out in the market, we want to be an insurance company of the future. And with so many areas to choose from, your ambitions are welcome here. See your opportunity to start a career that's varied, distinct and exciting. Visit About Us Here at DLG we believe that there's no one else like you. No one with the exact same mix of strengths, quirks, skills, and thoughts. We all work together to be brilliant for our customers every day. We're proud of who we are, of what we do, and what every single one of us brings to the team. Like what you see? When we all come together, we can achieve great things. The question is, are you one of a kind too? Be Yourself Here at Direct Line Group, we recognise that AI tools are becoming increasingly popular and are often used by candidates during the recruitment process. While these tools can be helpful for checking spelling and grammar, we strongly encourage you to Be Yourself. We want to see your authentic self by hearing your unique voice and genuine experiences. As you prepare for your interviews, remember to answer questions in your own words, sharing your true experiences. At Direct Line Group, we believe in Owning It and Winning Together , and your authentic perspective is what will help us determine if you're a great fit for our team!
Feb 11, 2025
Full time
At Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. Combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field from data, technology, customer care and auto repair, to HR, finance and procurement, we're a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. And we all work together to be brilliant for customers, every single day. Our talented, reactive, and communicative finance team are on call to help us do it in a sustainable, profitable way. With close connections to our shareholders, and a commitment to integrity that spans the entire business, our people are no strangers to creating - and maintaining - value on an unbelievable scale. What we're looking for: We're looking for someone with an accounting background to provide analytical support to our leadership teams and join us as a Finance Business Partner. In the Finance Business Partner role, you'll need to have experience working in the Insurance industry, and if you are from a trading insurance background (particularly when it comes to Personal Lines or Commercial Products), even better! As part of your responsibilities, you will be managing the entire profit and loss (P&L) process, including analysing monthly and quarterly actuals, as well as budgeting and forecasting. You'll have good commercial acumen, present data effectively, and be able to use your communication skills to tell a complicated story in a way that will be understood by a variety of audiences. This is a hybrid role for someone a commutable distance away from our London office. Who you'll be working with: As part of our FP&A and Business Partnering team, you'll work with Finance's Shared Service Team and a diverse range of teams across DLG such as Finance, Category, Pricing, Corporate Actuarial and Marketing. You will engage with MI owners to create or obtain the necessary information to guide and challenge business teams, ensuring alignment of their decision making with the Group's financial objectives, long-term value maximisation and strategic priorities. What you'll be doing: Provide functional finance leadership and commercial insight across business areas. Provide financial and commercial support and analysis to SLT members and their leadership Team. Understand how KPIs and other trends are affecting financial performance. Present and report the business' financial performance in a clear and understandable format to ExCo / SLT member(s), Category / Tribe leads and other governance bodies as required. Obtain, interpret and utilise effectively financial, actuarial and other operational reports and data from a variety of sources, including Finance's Shared Services Team. Deliver credible budgets and forecasts that reflect the strategy, risks and opportunities of the business. Co-ordinate, engage and project manage stakeholders to ensure deliver of budget inputs to agreed timescales. Understand risks and opportunities and ensure that variances to budget are understood, communicated and reduced - challenging and supporting the business in equal measure. Offer financial partnering and investment appraisal expertise to support Category project teams regarding investment opportunities, partnership tenders and cost and benefit tracking. Work with the Shared Service Analyst Pool to deliver business cases and scenarios, sharing best practice and agreeing priorities following the Group's existing work stack. Ensure the Shared Service area develops sound models for reporting, commercial modelling, budgeting and forecasting and scenario analysis. We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, and that's why we offer such excellent benefits designed to suit you as and when you need them: 9% employee contributed pension 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover Additional optional Health and Dental insurance Up to 10% annual bonus EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax-efficient way. 25 days holidays Buy as you earn share scheme Employee discounts and cashback Ways of Working Our hybrid model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. When you'll be in the office depends on your role, but most colleagues are in 2 days a week, and we'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any reasonable adjustments within this recruitment process, please reach out to us and we can discuss how we can support you with this. There's no-one else like you. No-one with the exact same mix of strengths, quirks, skills and thoughts. That's why you could belong here. As part of a team of brilliant individuals, in a place that empowers you to be the best you can be. We're proud of who we are, of what we do, and what every single one of us brings. Join us. Help us keep innovating and putting customers at the heart of everything. To be an insurance company of the future. When we work together, we can all achieve great things. Inspiring, challenging, and supporting each other to aim higher. Together we're one of a kind. Collectively we help every business within our group aim higher. Standing shoulder to-shoulder to stand out in the market, we want to be an insurance company of the future. And with so many areas to choose from, your ambitions are welcome here. See your opportunity to start a career that's varied, distinct and exciting. Visit About Us Here at DLG we believe that there's no one else like you. No one with the exact same mix of strengths, quirks, skills, and thoughts. We all work together to be brilliant for our customers every day. We're proud of who we are, of what we do, and what every single one of us brings to the team. Like what you see? When we all come together, we can achieve great things. The question is, are you one of a kind too? Be Yourself Here at Direct Line Group, we recognise that AI tools are becoming increasingly popular and are often used by candidates during the recruitment process. While these tools can be helpful for checking spelling and grammar, we strongly encourage you to Be Yourself. We want to see your authentic self by hearing your unique voice and genuine experiences. As you prepare for your interviews, remember to answer questions in your own words, sharing your true experiences. At Direct Line Group, we believe in Owning It and Winning Together , and your authentic perspective is what will help us determine if you're a great fit for our team!
Are you passionate about data-driven decision-making? Can you lead and inspire teams to create impactful insights? Do you thrive at the intersection of finance, analytics, and strategy? If yes, look no further! We are working with this innovative, forward-thinking organisation in their search for a Head of Finance (Investment Analytics) to join their ambitious team on a permanent basis. This role will be pivotal in helping to shape the future of investment and development across the whole organisation. Leading a small team, you ensure the delivery of creative and innovative reporting solutions that influence strategic decisions at the highest level. The key duties of this Head of Finance (Investment Analytics) role are as follows: Lead the creation of an advanced analytics and reporting suite to support investment strategies and performance management. Partner with senior leadership to provide insights that inform investment strategies and key business decisions. Drive systemisation of financial reporting and analytics tools, ensuring streamlined processes. Deliver data-led insights on portfolio performance, development pipelines, asset quality, and market conditions. Use financial and commercial acumen to propose actionable strategies to capitalise on opportunities or mitigate risks. Manage and develop a team of analysts, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. Collaborate with IT and data teams to ensure system alignment and data governance compliance. This role offers a chance to make a tangible impact on the organisation's strategic direction. As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you'll have the autonomy to shape the analytics landscape and influence high-level decision-making. You'll lead a talented team, work on meaningful projects, and contribute to the success of a purpose-driven organisation. The successful candidate will have: Ideally achieved their fully accountancy qualification or be able to demonstrate they are qualified by experience. A strong track record in delivering actionable insights through performance reporting and business intelligence tools (ideally Power Bi). Ability to demonstrate exceptional analytical and communication skills, with the aptitude to influence both technical and non-technical audiences. Preferably a background working in the property, social housing or real-estate sector. Please note that the postholder will be based out of their offices in Basingstoke, however opportunities to work from home will be on offer for 3 days per week. This is your opportunity to take ownership, inspire change, and drive success in a challenging and rewarding role.
Feb 11, 2025
Full time
Are you passionate about data-driven decision-making? Can you lead and inspire teams to create impactful insights? Do you thrive at the intersection of finance, analytics, and strategy? If yes, look no further! We are working with this innovative, forward-thinking organisation in their search for a Head of Finance (Investment Analytics) to join their ambitious team on a permanent basis. This role will be pivotal in helping to shape the future of investment and development across the whole organisation. Leading a small team, you ensure the delivery of creative and innovative reporting solutions that influence strategic decisions at the highest level. The key duties of this Head of Finance (Investment Analytics) role are as follows: Lead the creation of an advanced analytics and reporting suite to support investment strategies and performance management. Partner with senior leadership to provide insights that inform investment strategies and key business decisions. Drive systemisation of financial reporting and analytics tools, ensuring streamlined processes. Deliver data-led insights on portfolio performance, development pipelines, asset quality, and market conditions. Use financial and commercial acumen to propose actionable strategies to capitalise on opportunities or mitigate risks. Manage and develop a team of analysts, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. Collaborate with IT and data teams to ensure system alignment and data governance compliance. This role offers a chance to make a tangible impact on the organisation's strategic direction. As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you'll have the autonomy to shape the analytics landscape and influence high-level decision-making. You'll lead a talented team, work on meaningful projects, and contribute to the success of a purpose-driven organisation. The successful candidate will have: Ideally achieved their fully accountancy qualification or be able to demonstrate they are qualified by experience. A strong track record in delivering actionable insights through performance reporting and business intelligence tools (ideally Power Bi). Ability to demonstrate exceptional analytical and communication skills, with the aptitude to influence both technical and non-technical audiences. Preferably a background working in the property, social housing or real-estate sector. Please note that the postholder will be based out of their offices in Basingstoke, however opportunities to work from home will be on offer for 3 days per week. This is your opportunity to take ownership, inspire change, and drive success in a challenging and rewarding role.
Description Bring your IT career and talents to CDW, where you can have a greater impact, be inspired by our mission and excited about your career and future. A Fortune 200 leader, we're the driven professionals and technology experts companies turn to most to solve their IT challenges. CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers around the Globe. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW was founded in 1984 and employs over 15,000 coworkers, with headquarters across the United States, United Kingdom and Canada. CDW prides itself on "making amazing happen". Our relationships are fueled by our deep expertise and are grounded in the CDW Way. Our empowering leadership makes things happen and inspires their teams to do the same. From the teammates beside us to the leaders who guide us, we move forward together. Job Summary The Product Management team is integral to driving innovation, maximising customer value, and achieving sustainable growth of our propositions and services portfolio. They deliver exceptional products that address market needs, exceed customer expectations, and create meaningful experiences. By leveraging our deep understanding of the market, customer insights, and cutting-edge technology, CDW aims to simplify the complex needs of our customers and sellers. As a Senior Product Manager, you will be responsible for creating real value for customers through research and development, product creation, product launch and in-life management. You will have a collaborative spirit that thrives in an enterprise-scale environment, enabling you to make technology work so people can do great things. Key responsibilities Ensures the company is prepared to deliver and support the product throughout its lifecycle by owning the process of definition, prototype, launch, and improvement of the products and services. Collaborates closely with sales and delivery teams to define, document, and oversee internal processes that support launched services. Creates cost models for services in collaboration with Product Design Analysts and FP&A/Finance representatives. Responsible for the creation, approval, and final release of all associated documentation required for the ongoing management of assigned products. Provides effective training and workshops for various groups including sales and operational teams on the products which have been developed prior to launch. Understands and clearly articulates the commercial proposition of each product and aspects of business justification both for CDW, chosen partner(s) and the customer. Establishes and maintains relationships with key business and technology stakeholders. Performs internal and external customer research using cost-effective means of gaining insight into the "voice of the customer". Continually monitors and optimises the product while in life. Works with the Office of the CTO and internal tools to manage the flow of new concepts with the wider business ensuring clear communication. Documents and maintains a roadmap of future products and enhancements that is aligned with the overall business strategy and vendor roadmaps. Continuous gap analysis of in-life products against trends and competition. Analyze business case drivers to identify risks and to establish action plans that deliver near, mid-, and long-term results to improve business processes related to the management of CDW's Services portfolio. Identify partners that can help CDW deliver scalable services and support supplier management teams to onboard key partners. Act as a voice for product management within the business ensuring the identity and brand of the function is understood across the CDW business units. Sharing of lessons learnt on product launch and go-to-market initiatives to optimise the product launch and decommission processes. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessary working in conjunction with the Office of the CTO, Technical Presales, operational teams, legal, finance and sales. Qualifications, Skills & Experience Experience with Microsoft Cloud services and products (Azure, Office 365, CSP and other similar programs) Experience within the Information Technology market with proven experience working as a product manager. Experience and awareness of key managed services elements including support, monitoring, maintenance, and systems management. Proficient awareness of a wide range of technologies and products including categories of Cloud (public, private and hybrid), Storage, Virtualisation, Compute, Networking, Security, Collaboration and Desktop. Experience of working within a fast-paced sales environment. Proven track record of launching and applying best practices for product management across the entire product lifecycle. Experience with commercial modelling within the IT industry. Ability to evangelise a product domain to the wider business. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong leadership skills, able to engage and inspire coworkers. Essential Attributes Entrepreneurial and strategic drive: Can drive the 'what' and 'why' of the customer or business problems we are solving. Has an appreciation of the user experience and business/commercial benefits. Multifaceted: Knowledgeable across multiple functional areas such as product management, engineering, user experience (UX), sales, customer support, finance, and marketing. Data-driven: Explores the data behind a certain assumption and can come up with a hypothesis on how a product or feature will move the needle. Clear communicator: Able to articulate the vision and confidently communicate with all stakeholder levels: CDW, Customer, 3rd Parties and Partners. Identifies core messages, conveys complex concepts and responds quickly and appropriately. Commercial Acumen: Understands how customers may want to consume products and can articulate this within a sales environment obtaining buy-in to promote CDW products and services. More about CDW and your career with us: At CDW, you'll work with people who inspire you. People with positive, success-driven attitudes whom you will learn and forge strong relationships with. Bring your best true self - and your best ideas - to CDW. Because diverse perspectives bring forth better problem solving - and better solutions for our customers in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. CDW is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a policy of non-discrimination towards all coworkers and applicants for employment in all aspects of employment. CDW does not discriminate against any applicant because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/belief, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by local employment law, including those protected by the UK Equality Act 2010. We encourage candidates from all walks of life to apply and join us in our mission of cultivating a culture of belonging, diversity and inclusion for better collaboration, innovation, and business results. Together, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels like they belong and is empowered to bring their full energy, capabilities and authenticity for coworker and business benefits. Will you be a part of it? What we offer: Life Assurance Competitive Contributory Pension Private Medical Insurance Enhanced Maternity Pay 25 days holiday + bank holidays Option to buy additional holiday Dental Insurance Season Ticket Loan + additional perks Who we are: CDW is a leading technology solutions provider to business, government, education and healthcare organizations across the globe. Our fingerprints can be found on technology in workplaces of more than 250,000 companies; from fresh-faced start-ups to international conglomerates. With the breadth of products and services we offer, there is no request too big or too small. What you can expect from us: Culture, coworkers, careers. CDW is not only the People Who Get IT but the People who get People. Our relationships are fueled by our deep expertise and grounded in the CDW Way. Our empowering leadership makes things happen and inspires their teams to do the same. From the teammates beside us to the leaders who guide us, we move forward together. At CDW, you'll work with people who inspire you. People with positive, success-driven attitudes who you will learn from and forge strong relationships with. Bring your best true self-and your best ideas-to CDW. Because diverse perspectives bring forth better problem solving-and better solutions for our customers on a rapidly evolving technology landscape.
Feb 11, 2025
Full time
Description Bring your IT career and talents to CDW, where you can have a greater impact, be inspired by our mission and excited about your career and future. A Fortune 200 leader, we're the driven professionals and technology experts companies turn to most to solve their IT challenges. CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers around the Globe. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW was founded in 1984 and employs over 15,000 coworkers, with headquarters across the United States, United Kingdom and Canada. CDW prides itself on "making amazing happen". Our relationships are fueled by our deep expertise and are grounded in the CDW Way. Our empowering leadership makes things happen and inspires their teams to do the same. From the teammates beside us to the leaders who guide us, we move forward together. Job Summary The Product Management team is integral to driving innovation, maximising customer value, and achieving sustainable growth of our propositions and services portfolio. They deliver exceptional products that address market needs, exceed customer expectations, and create meaningful experiences. By leveraging our deep understanding of the market, customer insights, and cutting-edge technology, CDW aims to simplify the complex needs of our customers and sellers. As a Senior Product Manager, you will be responsible for creating real value for customers through research and development, product creation, product launch and in-life management. You will have a collaborative spirit that thrives in an enterprise-scale environment, enabling you to make technology work so people can do great things. Key responsibilities Ensures the company is prepared to deliver and support the product throughout its lifecycle by owning the process of definition, prototype, launch, and improvement of the products and services. Collaborates closely with sales and delivery teams to define, document, and oversee internal processes that support launched services. Creates cost models for services in collaboration with Product Design Analysts and FP&A/Finance representatives. Responsible for the creation, approval, and final release of all associated documentation required for the ongoing management of assigned products. Provides effective training and workshops for various groups including sales and operational teams on the products which have been developed prior to launch. Understands and clearly articulates the commercial proposition of each product and aspects of business justification both for CDW, chosen partner(s) and the customer. Establishes and maintains relationships with key business and technology stakeholders. Performs internal and external customer research using cost-effective means of gaining insight into the "voice of the customer". Continually monitors and optimises the product while in life. Works with the Office of the CTO and internal tools to manage the flow of new concepts with the wider business ensuring clear communication. Documents and maintains a roadmap of future products and enhancements that is aligned with the overall business strategy and vendor roadmaps. Continuous gap analysis of in-life products against trends and competition. Analyze business case drivers to identify risks and to establish action plans that deliver near, mid-, and long-term results to improve business processes related to the management of CDW's Services portfolio. Identify partners that can help CDW deliver scalable services and support supplier management teams to onboard key partners. Act as a voice for product management within the business ensuring the identity and brand of the function is understood across the CDW business units. Sharing of lessons learnt on product launch and go-to-market initiatives to optimise the product launch and decommission processes. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessary working in conjunction with the Office of the CTO, Technical Presales, operational teams, legal, finance and sales. Qualifications, Skills & Experience Experience with Microsoft Cloud services and products (Azure, Office 365, CSP and other similar programs) Experience within the Information Technology market with proven experience working as a product manager. Experience and awareness of key managed services elements including support, monitoring, maintenance, and systems management. Proficient awareness of a wide range of technologies and products including categories of Cloud (public, private and hybrid), Storage, Virtualisation, Compute, Networking, Security, Collaboration and Desktop. Experience of working within a fast-paced sales environment. Proven track record of launching and applying best practices for product management across the entire product lifecycle. Experience with commercial modelling within the IT industry. Ability to evangelise a product domain to the wider business. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong leadership skills, able to engage and inspire coworkers. Essential Attributes Entrepreneurial and strategic drive: Can drive the 'what' and 'why' of the customer or business problems we are solving. Has an appreciation of the user experience and business/commercial benefits. Multifaceted: Knowledgeable across multiple functional areas such as product management, engineering, user experience (UX), sales, customer support, finance, and marketing. Data-driven: Explores the data behind a certain assumption and can come up with a hypothesis on how a product or feature will move the needle. Clear communicator: Able to articulate the vision and confidently communicate with all stakeholder levels: CDW, Customer, 3rd Parties and Partners. Identifies core messages, conveys complex concepts and responds quickly and appropriately. Commercial Acumen: Understands how customers may want to consume products and can articulate this within a sales environment obtaining buy-in to promote CDW products and services. More about CDW and your career with us: At CDW, you'll work with people who inspire you. People with positive, success-driven attitudes whom you will learn and forge strong relationships with. Bring your best true self - and your best ideas - to CDW. Because diverse perspectives bring forth better problem solving - and better solutions for our customers in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. CDW is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a policy of non-discrimination towards all coworkers and applicants for employment in all aspects of employment. CDW does not discriminate against any applicant because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/belief, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by local employment law, including those protected by the UK Equality Act 2010. We encourage candidates from all walks of life to apply and join us in our mission of cultivating a culture of belonging, diversity and inclusion for better collaboration, innovation, and business results. Together, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels like they belong and is empowered to bring their full energy, capabilities and authenticity for coworker and business benefits. Will you be a part of it? What we offer: Life Assurance Competitive Contributory Pension Private Medical Insurance Enhanced Maternity Pay 25 days holiday + bank holidays Option to buy additional holiday Dental Insurance Season Ticket Loan + additional perks Who we are: CDW is a leading technology solutions provider to business, government, education and healthcare organizations across the globe. Our fingerprints can be found on technology in workplaces of more than 250,000 companies; from fresh-faced start-ups to international conglomerates. With the breadth of products and services we offer, there is no request too big or too small. What you can expect from us: Culture, coworkers, careers. CDW is not only the People Who Get IT but the People who get People. Our relationships are fueled by our deep expertise and grounded in the CDW Way. Our empowering leadership makes things happen and inspires their teams to do the same. From the teammates beside us to the leaders who guide us, we move forward together. At CDW, you'll work with people who inspire you. People with positive, success-driven attitudes who you will learn from and forge strong relationships with. Bring your best true self-and your best ideas-to CDW. Because diverse perspectives bring forth better problem solving-and better solutions for our customers on a rapidly evolving technology landscape.
You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Commercial Finance Analyst - Business Partnering Sector: Finance and Accounts, Sales and Business Development Role: Analyst Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Job Description As a Commercial Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with multiple non-finance stakeholders across the Retail division at Heathrow, providing strategic financial insight to drive business decisions. You will collaborate with the Finance Business Services Team to ensure strong financial controls, accurate reporting, and continuous process improvements that support commercial growth. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, offering an exciting opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic and high-profile environment. About Us There's something so special about working at the world's most iconic airport. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities. Every day, you'll discover a world full of fresh possibilities and end the day buzzing with stories to tell, as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities, and experiences. Our rewards We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance-based annual bonuses and longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans, we also offer generous annual leave allowances and market-leading pensions. With family-friendly policies, access to private health insurance, and a wide range of wellbeing tools, we'll support you to be at your best inside and outside work. Here you'll find everything you need for a fulfilling career journey. Working Location Our hybrid working approach offers the opportunity for colleagues in some roles to work from home for an average of two days a week, providing the flexibility to work in an agile way whilst ensuring we deliver for the operational needs of Heathrow. You'll need to be based in the UK and within a commutable distance to Heathrow. Equal Opportunities As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger. Heathrow is an accessible place to work. With four diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality. About the Team In the Finance team, we know that generating income is critical to driving our business forward, but it's also vital that we create positive passenger and customer experiences. You'll help us to get the balance right so we can continue investing in our world-class environment.
Feb 11, 2025
Full time
You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Commercial Finance Analyst - Business Partnering Sector: Finance and Accounts, Sales and Business Development Role: Analyst Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Job Description As a Commercial Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with multiple non-finance stakeholders across the Retail division at Heathrow, providing strategic financial insight to drive business decisions. You will collaborate with the Finance Business Services Team to ensure strong financial controls, accurate reporting, and continuous process improvements that support commercial growth. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, offering an exciting opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic and high-profile environment. About Us There's something so special about working at the world's most iconic airport. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities. Every day, you'll discover a world full of fresh possibilities and end the day buzzing with stories to tell, as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities, and experiences. Our rewards We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance-based annual bonuses and longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans, we also offer generous annual leave allowances and market-leading pensions. With family-friendly policies, access to private health insurance, and a wide range of wellbeing tools, we'll support you to be at your best inside and outside work. Here you'll find everything you need for a fulfilling career journey. Working Location Our hybrid working approach offers the opportunity for colleagues in some roles to work from home for an average of two days a week, providing the flexibility to work in an agile way whilst ensuring we deliver for the operational needs of Heathrow. You'll need to be based in the UK and within a commutable distance to Heathrow. Equal Opportunities As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger. Heathrow is an accessible place to work. With four diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality. About the Team In the Finance team, we know that generating income is critical to driving our business forward, but it's also vital that we create positive passenger and customer experiences. You'll help us to get the balance right so we can continue investing in our world-class environment.
DESCRIPTION Amazon's Prime Video is a premium on-demand video entertainment service that offers customers the greatest choice in what to watch from popular Prime Original Movies and TV shows such as The Grand Tour, Jack Ryan or The Rings of Power. The service also offers TV shows that are exclusively available for Prime members in each country such as American Gods, The Boyz and LOL, and live sport including the UEFA Champions League in the UK, Germany, and Italy, Roland Garros tennis tournament in France, and English Premier League football in Sweden and Denmark. Prime Video is at the forefront of the entertainment industry and growing fast, now available in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. We work in a dynamic and exciting environment where innovating on behalf of our customers is at the heart of everything we do. If this sounds exciting to you, please read on Prime Video Channels & Sports European Finance team seeks a Senior Financial Analyst based in our Amazon office in Central London to support Prime Video Channels & Live Sports businesses strategy and performance in Europe with a particular focus on our growing Sports business. In doing so, you will partner with key stakeholders from Prime Video Finance, Sports Business Affairs, Marketing, Live Events and Tech organizations and Amazon Advertising worldwide. Key job responsibilities Providing financial and business analysis and recommendations to operating business partners, sometimes with limited or ambiguous information. Supporting internal customer groups in all finance matters including budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, costs tracking and control. Preparing regular documentation for financial review meetings with key Prime Video, Live Sports, Advertising and Finance stakeholders worldwide. Monitoring cost-centre expenditures versus forecasts and budgets. A day in the life Every day is different and you will constantly be challenged to think differently to create business cases for new Live Sports opportunities. Reporting linked to the timing of sports events, which gives you time to build out new processes and analysis adding value for your business partners. Use data systems such as SQL and 3rd party information to identify insights and surface to management. Work hands on to create models to analyze and predict the expected growth, engagement and financial impacts of existing and new Live Sports opportunities on the Prime Video. Assist with co-authoring highly visible and strategic business casing and reporting to senior management. About the team This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their sport and entertainment industry experience within Finance. Our team culture is goal orientated and fast paced. We are motivated by the challenge and success to produce premium content in the ever-changing digital entertainment business. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Experience in financial modeling, P&L management or analysis Experience applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses Experience in building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of SQL/ETL is highly desirable Comfortable with manipulating large sets of data to derive business insights Demonstrated bias for action and ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects Comfortable working in cross-functional teams and often in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment A passion for metrics and data, and the ability to get into the details, while also seeing and understanding the bigger commercial picture Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Feb 11, 2025
Full time
DESCRIPTION Amazon's Prime Video is a premium on-demand video entertainment service that offers customers the greatest choice in what to watch from popular Prime Original Movies and TV shows such as The Grand Tour, Jack Ryan or The Rings of Power. The service also offers TV shows that are exclusively available for Prime members in each country such as American Gods, The Boyz and LOL, and live sport including the UEFA Champions League in the UK, Germany, and Italy, Roland Garros tennis tournament in France, and English Premier League football in Sweden and Denmark. Prime Video is at the forefront of the entertainment industry and growing fast, now available in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. We work in a dynamic and exciting environment where innovating on behalf of our customers is at the heart of everything we do. If this sounds exciting to you, please read on Prime Video Channels & Sports European Finance team seeks a Senior Financial Analyst based in our Amazon office in Central London to support Prime Video Channels & Live Sports businesses strategy and performance in Europe with a particular focus on our growing Sports business. In doing so, you will partner with key stakeholders from Prime Video Finance, Sports Business Affairs, Marketing, Live Events and Tech organizations and Amazon Advertising worldwide. Key job responsibilities Providing financial and business analysis and recommendations to operating business partners, sometimes with limited or ambiguous information. Supporting internal customer groups in all finance matters including budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, costs tracking and control. Preparing regular documentation for financial review meetings with key Prime Video, Live Sports, Advertising and Finance stakeholders worldwide. Monitoring cost-centre expenditures versus forecasts and budgets. A day in the life Every day is different and you will constantly be challenged to think differently to create business cases for new Live Sports opportunities. Reporting linked to the timing of sports events, which gives you time to build out new processes and analysis adding value for your business partners. Use data systems such as SQL and 3rd party information to identify insights and surface to management. Work hands on to create models to analyze and predict the expected growth, engagement and financial impacts of existing and new Live Sports opportunities on the Prime Video. Assist with co-authoring highly visible and strategic business casing and reporting to senior management. About the team This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their sport and entertainment industry experience within Finance. Our team culture is goal orientated and fast paced. We are motivated by the challenge and success to produce premium content in the ever-changing digital entertainment business. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Experience in financial modeling, P&L management or analysis Experience applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses Experience in building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of SQL/ETL is highly desirable Comfortable with manipulating large sets of data to derive business insights Demonstrated bias for action and ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects Comfortable working in cross-functional teams and often in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment A passion for metrics and data, and the ability to get into the details, while also seeing and understanding the bigger commercial picture Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Job Title: Sr. Business Analyst Role Type: Permanent Location: Peterborough, UK Job Type: 5 Days in Office - Full time Salary: (phone number removed) per annum Reporting Manager : CFO Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Sr. Business Analyst and Operations Coordinator to join our dynamic team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for analysing both financial and non-financial business KPIs, departmental operations, work methods, and project components. Your expertise will play a key role in identifying interrelationships between activities, optimizing efficiency, and reducing costs. In addition, you will support various operational and administrative tasks related to sales, invoicing, and project coordination. This position requires strong analytical abilities, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive business improvement. Responsibilities: Conduct in-depth analysis of specific departmental areas or problem areas to understand their interrelationships with other business activities. Study work methods and procedures by measuring the work involved and calculating standard times for specified activities. Prepare detailed reports outlining actionable suggestions for improving efficiency and reducing costs. Analyze project components, organize them into a logical sequence, and establish the minimum time required for the cash flow cycle of project completion. Assist in the purchasing of services, processing contracts, and managing contractual arrangements. Process sales invoicing and maintain electronic folders with purchase orders (PO). Send regular dashboards to the team with updates on invoicing, accrued revenue, and debtor status. Input customer sales orders into the Sage system by project to generate invoices. Maintain a customer purchase order (PO) status table. Assist in chasing sales orders receipting to ensure timely payment. Enter sales receipts into Sage and assist in updating the collection sheet for debtors. Monitor the Aged Debtors report and proactively send statements to customers. Maintain a customer agreements folder along with the project business case for commercial and audit compliance (where applicable). Review, improve, and develop existing commercial processes to meet auditor requirements. Collaborate with the team to review monthly projected actuals and update financial reports as necessary. Conduct project cost analysis to improve budgeting and suggest ways to enhance project margins. Assist with customer setup on Sage and coordinate new project go-live requirements. Analyze daily profit and loss reports for various business accounts. Lead cross-functional teams, preparing analysis reports and gap analysis according to business expectations. Work independently with project managers, delivery teams, finance, and commercial departments to prepare root cause analysis reports. Identify financial leakages and propose solutions for risk mitigation. Audit performance reports, KPIs, and functional deliverables to ensure consistency and quality. Requirements: Minimum 10 years of experience in finance, business analysis, or operations coordination. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Chartered Accountancy, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Proficiency in finance analysis tools such as Power BI, SQL, Access, or Macros. Proven experience in business analysis and operations coordination, with a strong track record of successful project management. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct comprehensive research and produce actionable insights. Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. Proficiency in using software tools for data analysis and project coordination. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment. Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in data analysis and reporting. Familiarity with Sage or similar accounting software is a plus. Ready to attend the office full-time as per business requirements.
Feb 10, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Sr. Business Analyst Role Type: Permanent Location: Peterborough, UK Job Type: 5 Days in Office - Full time Salary: (phone number removed) per annum Reporting Manager : CFO Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Sr. Business Analyst and Operations Coordinator to join our dynamic team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for analysing both financial and non-financial business KPIs, departmental operations, work methods, and project components. Your expertise will play a key role in identifying interrelationships between activities, optimizing efficiency, and reducing costs. In addition, you will support various operational and administrative tasks related to sales, invoicing, and project coordination. This position requires strong analytical abilities, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive business improvement. Responsibilities: Conduct in-depth analysis of specific departmental areas or problem areas to understand their interrelationships with other business activities. Study work methods and procedures by measuring the work involved and calculating standard times for specified activities. Prepare detailed reports outlining actionable suggestions for improving efficiency and reducing costs. Analyze project components, organize them into a logical sequence, and establish the minimum time required for the cash flow cycle of project completion. Assist in the purchasing of services, processing contracts, and managing contractual arrangements. Process sales invoicing and maintain electronic folders with purchase orders (PO). Send regular dashboards to the team with updates on invoicing, accrued revenue, and debtor status. Input customer sales orders into the Sage system by project to generate invoices. Maintain a customer purchase order (PO) status table. Assist in chasing sales orders receipting to ensure timely payment. Enter sales receipts into Sage and assist in updating the collection sheet for debtors. Monitor the Aged Debtors report and proactively send statements to customers. Maintain a customer agreements folder along with the project business case for commercial and audit compliance (where applicable). Review, improve, and develop existing commercial processes to meet auditor requirements. Collaborate with the team to review monthly projected actuals and update financial reports as necessary. Conduct project cost analysis to improve budgeting and suggest ways to enhance project margins. Assist with customer setup on Sage and coordinate new project go-live requirements. Analyze daily profit and loss reports for various business accounts. Lead cross-functional teams, preparing analysis reports and gap analysis according to business expectations. Work independently with project managers, delivery teams, finance, and commercial departments to prepare root cause analysis reports. Identify financial leakages and propose solutions for risk mitigation. Audit performance reports, KPIs, and functional deliverables to ensure consistency and quality. Requirements: Minimum 10 years of experience in finance, business analysis, or operations coordination. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Chartered Accountancy, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Proficiency in finance analysis tools such as Power BI, SQL, Access, or Macros. Proven experience in business analysis and operations coordination, with a strong track record of successful project management. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct comprehensive research and produce actionable insights. Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. Proficiency in using software tools for data analysis and project coordination. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment. Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in data analysis and reporting. Familiarity with Sage or similar accounting software is a plus. Ready to attend the office full-time as per business requirements.