Group FP&A Accountant

Ignata Finance are partnering this exciting organisation who are undergoing an extraordinary rate of growth. This FP&A role will be focus on assisting with the production of management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, budget variance analyses and other financial reports as required by the business. The role will include developing relationships with business unit heads in order to support their needs from a finance perspective

Key responsibilities

Maintenance of accounting records for assigned areas of responsibility demonstrating ownership and understanding
Compile and ensure all necessary journals are posted monthly
Ensure that all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly
Produce accurate monthly management accounts at departmental, organizational and project level
Assist AM / FC with the preparation and analysis of financial forecasts and budgets
Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast, providing variance analysis and recommendations for corrective actions
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management
Work with various business units to gather and validate financial information for forecasting purposes
Prepare and deliver detailed financial analysis on revenue, expenses, and profitability.
Analyze trends in financial performance, identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
Maintain financial models to support long-term strategic planning.
Identify and implement improvements to existing financial processes and reporting systems
Help automate and streamline management reporting using advanced excel or business intelligence tools
Preparation of supporting documentation and responses to audit queries for areas of responsibility

Qualifications and Experience

Part qualified accountant – ACCA / CIMA with clear progress towards completion
Minimum of 2 years of experience in finance or accounting
Strong knowledge of financial accounting and reporting principles
Technically proficient in finance ERPs / MS Office. Exposure to Power BI or similar would be beneficial
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and self-review
Effective communication and interpersonal skills at all levels