Senior FP&A Analyst

Senior FP&A Analyst Overview

LADbible Group is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to join its Commercial Finance team in a newly established permanent position. This role is pivotal in enhancing the financial performance of the Group and involves close collaboration with senior stakeholders across the Finance team and the wider business.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the Group’s forecast model, working with large and complex datasets to derive meaningful insights that facilitate informed business decisions. Reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance, this position also offers significant exposure to the Director of Commercial Finance and the CFO.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the rolling forecast model for the Group, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with divisional Finance Business Partners to validate and challenge forecast assumptions.
• Prepare weekly and monthly variance analyses against forecasts, providing clear explanations of key changes.
• Develop and stress-test various scenarios related to revenue and cost plans to aid in decision-making.
• Monitor and analyze key commercial KPIs by division and brand, translating trends into financial implications.
• Work with the HR team to assess cost impacts throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Drive improvements in planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes through automation and AI.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in FP&A or Commercial Finance roles, or in advisory roles such as Transaction Services or Management Consulting.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Looker; SQL skills are advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of summarizing complex information for senior stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on driving improvements.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

This position operates under a hybrid working model, with the expectation of being in the office four days a week. LADbible Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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