FP&A Analyst

Our client is an international, private equity backed business operating in the oil and gas and renewables sectors. With an exciting growth strategy and a great team culture, this company is the ideal place to progress your career.

The FP&A Analyst is a key partner to the location General Manager, supporting the implementation of business strategy, monitoring financial performance and is responsible for all FP&A and Accounting activity as related to the location.  This includes the preparation of monthly management reporting, FP&A requirements of the business and is responsible for ensuring full policy implementation and documentation of aligned Group Accounting Policies and Procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• A key business partner to the General Manager as part of the management team to ensure the business is focused on maximizing financial performance and delivering business objectives
• A key finance partner to the FP&A Director, providing input and support to the Global Functional Strategy
• Lead the Commercial discussions for the business by reviewing, monitoring, and advising the Sales & Legal teams of the commercial risks and costing / pricing levels during bidding and execution stages
• Coordinate forecast and planning schedule for Finance and Operational teams, communicate requirements clearly and concisely on a timely basis and drive delivery schedule
• Coordinate and prepare the monthly reporting pack including preparation of associated monthly accounting entries
• Assist with cash management and forecasting requirements, liaising with Corporate Treasury to provide information as required
• Management of local invoicing processes ensuring invoicing is performed accurately and timely, support credit control activities to drive improvement of cash collection and DSO KPI’s
• Support the business to ensure inventory and asset processes and controls are operating effectively, including physical counts and reconciliations in line with Company Policy
• Ensure full reconciliation of balance sheet accounts for all assigned legal entities
• Management of intercompany reconciliation and confirmation process for legal entities under your control
• Assist the Group Finance Team in the delivery of statutory audit information and liaise with the auditor for legal entities under your control
• Drive continuous improvement of accounting systems and internal control, including documentation of local processes
• Help drive a consistent global approach to optimise the use and reporting of the existing ERP System and support the implementation of new systems and tools as directed by management
• Any other delegated responsibilities as instructed by Line Management within the timeframe specified in a safe and efficient manner to meet business requirements

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Degree qualified
• Qualified Accountant (or time served in a suitable role)
• Proven track record within a similar finance business partnering role
• Ideally prior experience of the Oil & Gas sector or similar industry
• Proven background in maintaining strong financial processes, risk and governance
• Effective decision maker with demonstratable analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and take responsibility for effectiveness of own work
• Demonstrate good planning and organisational skills, with ability to react quickly to changes in priorities
• Confident; driven; and ambitious – but also a down to earth individual
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Excellent ERP experience
• Strong MS Office skills

To discuss please contact Jane Setter on 07849 087 947 or jane@hutcheonmearns.co.uk or apply here.

 

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