Reporting to the CFO the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Director is responsible for leading Version 1s FP&A function producing validating analysing and providing insights on the consolidated forecasts budgets long range plans financial presentations KPI tracking dashboards industry/peer group comparisons detailed forward looking models scenario plans and adhoc analysis.
In a constantly evolving market and within a business keen to advance its processes and systems the FP&A Director will take a key role in improving and refocussing Version 1s business and FP&A function.
Version 1s FP&A function acts as the custodian of Performance Measurement across the group ensuring that all functions have clear KPIs which are measured against target monthly. This position demands strong analytical skills expertise to challenge and attention to detail. The FP&A Director will provide a balanced outlook of the business from a finance strategic and operational point of view.
The role will also be a key driver of automation in FPA processes help introduce technological advances and will link to existing initiatives to enhance the efficiency and robustness of the groups reporting systems and processes.
We require an FP&A Director with strong industry knowledge and solid technical understanding as well as leadership and negotiating skills with the ability to create both credible and trusted key stakeholder relationships including strategically supporting Version 1s Senior Leadership Team.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for ensuring a clear KPI framework is in place across the business reflecting the interrelated accountability and responsibilities of all functions including Commercial Delivery OCTO and Business Functions.
- Responsible for preparation of bestinclass monthly reporting of performance for all parts of the business and in a timely manner.
- Responsible for the forecasting processes and reviewing challenging and consolidating forecasts from the business teams monthly including risks and opportunities to the forecast plan.
- Responsible for the annual financial budget including the supporting process consolidation and challenge.
- Ad hoc analysis based on queries received from CFO CEO and Private Equity partners.
- Streamline and document all FP&A related processes and procedures. Develop a transformation plan for the continuous improvement of the FP&A function in its methodologies tools and process including maximising the use of technology and digital enablers.
Qualifications :
- Expertise as a senior FP&A professional
- An organised selfmotivated and proactive individual able to work independently and take responsibility for ensuring high quality deliverables are produced on a timely and professional looking basis.
- Strong prioritisation and project management skills A proven track record of managing multiple workstreams to tight deadlines with numerous different sources of input multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
- Proven ability to identify and design KPIs and embed in FPA processes.
- Ability to cope in a busy and demanding work environment with regular & conflicting deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills both verbal and written able to work with all levels of management within the UK and global group finance and management/leadership teams.
- Proven track record for driving process efficiencies and changes that increase robustness in reporting processes.
- Able to problem solve. Proactive and challenging with sufficient selfconfidence to be able to champion and implement change.
- Ability to lead participate in and facilitate group meetings.
- Qualified accountant (ACCA ACA CIMA or equivalent)
- Experience in market leading innovations in FPA and reporting platforms.
Additional Information :
Why Version 1
At Version 1 we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing professional growth and financial stability.
- Share in our success with our Quarterly PerformanceRelated Profit Share Scheme where employees collectively benefit from a share of our companys profits.
- Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
- Flexible/remote working Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and peoples individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
- Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension Private Healthcare Cover Life Assurance Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
- Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts Bike to Work Fitness classes Mindfulness Workshops Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance enhanced maternity/paternity leave marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
- Educational assistance incentivised certifications and accreditations including AWS Microsoft Oracle and Red Hat.
- Reward schemes including Version 1s Annual Excellence Awards & CallOut platform.
- Environment Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity inclusion and belonging schemes.
And many more exciting benefits drop us a note to find out more.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime