FP&A Analyst

Recruiter
Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive salary
Posted
24 Sep 2020
Closes
21 Oct 2020
Ref
8508804
Job role
Accountant
Experience level
Newly qualified
Key Responsibilities

Assist with the strategic planning process including annual budgeting, regular forecasts and three-year business plan:
  • Take ownership for the collation and validation of all inputs relating to the Investment Segment; ensure that final templates are approved and understood by the business owners
  • Under direction, actively engage with the business areas to assist with the production and analysis of accurate and timely quarterly forecasts, budgets and three-year plan
  • Produce tables and input into presentations and papers as required
  • Assist with accurate month-end Financial reporting:
  • Support the Senior FBP in providing best practice MI reporting and monitoring; collating all relevant data and contribute to variety of presentations and papers
  • Assist in analysing all significant variances and where applicable, support any resulting actions being put in place to make improvements
  • Support all month end financial processes to ensure they are performed accurately and on a timely basis; ensure all system postings are understood, clearly documented and accurately reflected
  • Take ownership for the documentation of all processes, procedures and filing system of the Investment Segment FP&A team; ensure this forms part of wider Finance structure
  • Collate information from across the Finance function ensuring information is understood with messages easily communicated
  • Help with all external information requirements including benchmarking, cost transparency initiative and defined contributions costings; producing insightful analysis where appropriate

Other:
  • As appropriate provide support in strategic or ad hoc requests; compiling data in an accurate and clear format and at times working with confidential or sensitive information
  • In conjunction with the wider Finance team understand and support the accounting of Investment Segment projects
  • Help the Senior FBP implement improvements and ensure sustainable cost savings are documented
  • Stays up to date on Finance systems including changes and ensures potential improvements and limitations are communicated appropriately
  • Attend meetings as appropriate to build relationships, knowledge and credibility#


Your Experience
  • Newly qualified or passed finalist
  • Good communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills with a control mindset
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Keen to engage with non-finance stakeholders and understand financial services
  • Proactive attitude with a desire to learn and improve
  • Previous experience of working in a finance department
  • Ideally has an understanding of the Proactis system and Sun ledger
  • Strong in Excel and PowerPoint

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