Head of Finance Modelling

Head of Finance Modelling

Posted 1 week ago by Lorien

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Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom
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Summary: The Interim Head of Financial Modelling role in Basingstoke involves leading the annual Group 5YP process and developing a central financial model to enhance financial performance understanding and strategic decision-making. This position requires collaboration with various finance teams and the preparation of executive-level presentations. The role also focuses on driving improvements in financial modelling and reporting across the finance department. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a proven background in FP&A within a large organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own, maintain and develop a (excel based) Group 5YP model that is accurate, agile, KPI led and has the ability to run scenarios to aid quick business decisions.
  • Lead the 5YP process to ensure the Business Units own and are responsible for the input assumptions and output forecast and an achievable but stretching plan is delivered.
  • Prepare Exec level presentations that are insightful and distil complex financial information.
  • Business partner the Treasury team, supporting credit rating reviews and refinancing activity.
  • Build strong relationships with the wider finance team, in particular with the CFO, the Finance Directors and their leadership teams and the Strategy team.
  • Lead financial modelling and reporting improvements across the wider Finance teams.
  • Support on adhoc projects including presentations to external parties (e.g. strategy consultants, rating agencies etc.), analysing potential acquisitions or transactions.

Key Skills:

  • Fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA).
  • Advanced excel skills.
  • Proven experience in a Group FP&A role in a large, complex organisation.
  • A strong technical accountant with good knowledge of statutory accounting, processes and controls.
  • Business partnering experience with proven ability to build strong relationships in a fast-moving environment.
  • Experience in preparing Exec level presentations and distilling complex technical topics to Exec or Board level.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Basingstoke

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Interim Head of Financial Modelling - Job Description Summary:

Location: Basingstoke (3 x days per week)

Duration: 6 Months

This role reports to the Director of FP&A and is responsible for leading the annual Group 5YP process, including owning (and ongoing development of) a centrally held Group financial model that is accurate, agile and able to be used by the business to understand drivers of financial performance and make quick strategic decisions. This role is also a key lead for driving financial modelling and reporting improvements across the wider Finance team.

Responsibilities:

  • Own, maintain and develop a (excel based) Group 5YP model that is accurate, agile, KPI led and has the ability to run scenarios to aid quick business decisions.
  • Lead the 5YP process to ensure the Business Units own and are responsible for the input assumptions and output forecast and an achievable but stretching plan is delivered.
  • Prepare Exec level presentations that are insightful and distil complex financial information.
  • Business partner the Treasury team, supporting credit rating reviews and refinancing activity.
  • Build strong relationships with the wider finance team, in particular with the CFO, the Finance Directors and their leadership teams and the Strategy team.
  • Lead financial modelling and reporting improvements across the wider Finance teams.
  • Support on adhoc projects including presentations to external parties (e.g. strategy consultants, rating agencies etc.), analysing potential acquisitions or transactions.

Capability, Knowledge and Experience:

  • Fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)
  • Advanced excel skills
  • Proven experience in a Group FP&A role in a large, complex organisation
  • A strong technical accountant with good knowledge of statutory accounting, processes and controls
  • Business partnering experience with proven ability to build strong relationships in a fast-moving environment
  • Experience in preparing Exec level presentations and distilling complex technical topics to Exec or Board level
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Strong interpersonal skills

Personal Characteristics:

  • Successful balance of financial skills & commercial acumen
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to build business cases with financial data
  • Resilient, works well under pressure and in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
  • Can do attitude
  • Willingness to learn
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work well in a team environment

If interested please apply!

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