Summary: The Head of Financial Modelling will lead the annual Group 5YP process for a prominent UK motoring organization on an interim basis. This role involves maintaining and developing a central financial model, enhancing financial reporting, and preparing executive-level presentations. The position requires strong collaboration with various finance teams and stakeholders to ensure accurate forecasting and strategic planning. The contract is initially for four months with potential for extension or permanent placement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own, maintain, and develop an Excel-based Group 5YP model that is accurate, agile, KPI led, and capable of running scenarios.
• Lead the 5YP process ensuring Business Units are responsible for input assumptions and output forecasts.
• Prepare executive-level presentations that distill complex financial information.
• Business partner with the Treasury team to support credit rating reviews and refinancing activities.
• Build strong relationships with the wider finance team, including the CFO and Finance Directors.
• Lead financial modelling and reporting improvements across the finance teams.
• Support on ad hoc projects, including presentations to external parties and analyzing potential acquisitions.

Key Skills:

• Fully-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 5 years' post-qualification experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and extensive experience in building complex financial models.
• Experience preparing presentations for executive and board level audiences.
• Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
• Strong balance of financial skills and commercial acumen.

Salary (Rate): 750

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Finance