Senior Financial Analyst 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

The Company

Christies the worlds largest Art Business is an incredibly exciting & enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments or in our more Operational focused teams we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this over 250 year old company steeped in history bringing constant innovation whilst not forgetting our age old values; Respect Passionate Expertise Exceptional Client Service Teamwork Integrity Business Judgement & Innovation. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do and it is constantly inspiring to work with industry leaders across all segments of the business.

Why This Role Matters

The role sits within the central Group FP&A team and is responsible for delivering high-quality management information financial planning and actionable insight to senior stakeholders across the organisation. The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of Group budgeting and forecasting Executive and Board reporting and the consolidation and analysis of Group financial results.

Working closely with the Group FP&A Manager the role will support strategic decision-making through robust financial analysis business partnering and continuous improvement of reporting processes and systems. Attention to detail accuracy advanced financial modelling capability and strong finance systems experience are essential for success in this role.

How Youll Make an Impact

Support Group FP&A activities including month-end reporting budgeting forecasting financial planning and performance analysis across the Group.

Lead the consolidation analysis and presentation of financial results preparing reporting and insights for Executive Committee Board AFRM and other senior stakeholders.

Manage key planning processes including financial modelling forecasting assumptions scenario analysis commentary adjustments and the coordination of deliverables across the business.

Partner effectively with Finance Business Partners and business leaders providing value-adding financial insight decision support and analysis of performance drivers risks and opportunities.

Drive continuous improvement in reporting controls systems and planning processes promoting best practice and standardisation across Commercial Finance including support for Hyperion and related reporting tools.

Support strategic initiatives and ad hoc projects through financial analysis business cases stakeholder engagement and other commercial finance activities as required.

What Youll Bring to the Team

Experience

Qualified Accountant (ACA ACCA CIMA or equivalent) with strong post-qualification experience ideally gained within a top-tier accounting firm and/or a commercial finance environment.

Demonstrable experience in FP&A Commercial Finance Management Reporting or a similar finance function supporting decision-making within a complex organisation.

Strong background in budgeting forecasting financial modelling and management reporting including the consolidation and analysis of financial results.

Experience preparing high-quality financial reporting analysis and presentations for senior management and executive audiences.

Proficiency in financial planning and reporting systems with experience leveraging these tools to improve reporting analysis and business insight.

Skills

Strong analytical financial modelling and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable business insights.

Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to distil financial information into clear concise messages for senior stakeholders.

Strong commercial awareness coupled with a high level of accuracy attention to detail and sound financial judgement.

Advanced Excel skills and strong finance systems capability including experience with Hyperion Planning JDE or similar financial planning and reporting tools.

Proactive and results-oriented mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement drive deliverables and work independently when required.

Strong organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and perform effectively in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.

Collaborative relationship-builder capable of partnering and influencing stakeholders across the organisation while contributing positively as part of a team.

Whats great about working for us

• 25 days annual leave 1 day Birthday leave
• Christies Christmas office closure (guaranteed between 25th Dec 2nd Jan) inadditionalto annual leave: almost two weeks to fully switch off and spend time with friends and family
• Additional 1 weeks annual leave within the year of a5 yearanniversaryi.e.5th 10th 15th and so on
• Volunteering day: Take anadditionalday of annual leave to volunteer for a charitable organisation thatsimportant to you
• Donation matching of up to 500 per annum to help you support the organisations you care about
• Flexible Fitness Fund - 400 per year expense allowance for health and wellness related activity (taxable)
• Access to world-renowned art: with regular exhibitions in our galleries to wander around and exclusive guided tours hosted by specialist colleagues
• Discretionary Bonus (dependent on the business and employee performance payable in March each year)
• Generous retirement plan: We will double match your pension contribution upto 5%of your basic salary(Max 10% contribution from Christies)
• Private Health Insurance no employee contribution needed subsidised for other family members
• DentalInsurance (may beextendedat personal cost)
• GenerousIncomeProtection Insurancein the event ofaccidentsicknessorinjury
• CompetitiveLife Insurance policy from first day
• Employee Assistance Programme access to personal advice and support services including counselling
• Eyecare vouchers (once a year)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Christies Extras discounts on over 800 retailers holiday packagesdinnersand weekly shops
• Robust family first policy
• 16 weeks full pay on Maternity Leave
• Four day week for eight weeks at full pay on return from Maternity Leave
• Dependent back-up care: 10 sessions/ days of childcare or eldercare per year
• The Stork Club: Our community of parents who meet regularly over breakfasts lunch afternoon tea
  
  *Christies reserves the right to change company benefits at any time

Close Date: 4th October