Role Responsibilities
- Maintaining various Excel forecast models and managing data inputs from relevant financial systems and reports, for Monthly and Annual forecasting cycles
- Managing the UK Cost & Revenue forecasting process, including regular update cycles and communications with the wider business.
- Preparation of monthly cost reporting and updating of relevant financial analysis for regular cost centre meetings.
- Analysing monthly ledger data to identify variances to forecast and to highlight any potential risks or opportunities
- Preparing ad-hoc reports or analysis to assist with management decision making
- Providing business partnering support & challenge to the wider business, including to relevant budget holders and senior management
- Serving as a point of contact for general budget / forecast enquiries from the wider business
This role is not in scope for activities which have a direct or indirect impact on CASS processing which takes place within FNZ for FNZ and / or FNZ s clients. There is a requirement to remain up to date with CASS developments and changes as communicated with FNZ.
Experience required
Part or fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA)Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel with fluency in advanced formulas and functions. Prior experience of Excel modelling would be beneficial.Good analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide meaningful insightsExcellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues at all levels of the businessExperience working in a fast paced environment with the ability to adapt quickly to evolving business requirementsAbility to manage own workload effectively to meet deadlinesCommercial outlook, willing to use initiative and think laterally to get things doneSkills Required
Financial Modeling, Data Analysis, Variance Analysis