Group FP&A Analyst

We are looking to offer a Group FP&A Analyst the opportunity to join our expanding Group Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team based in Stevenage.

About the team

The Group FP&A team is responsible for board reporting, budgeting & forecasting and investor reporting outputs for the group, working closely with senior executives.

About the role

Reporting to the Senior FP&A Manager, you will support in all areas of FP&A including budgeting, forecasting and month end Board, investor and lender reporting.

We offer hybrid working and the team are often in the office three days a week and work flexibly when needed.,

• Supporting the preparation of month end reporting templates, working closely with divisions to identify and resolve data issues.


• Supporting the preparation of budgeting and forecasting templates to ensure delivery of effective processes.


• Development and improvement of functional cost reporting.


• Supporting the preparation of board presentation materials as required.


• Undertake detailed financial analysis using advanced excel and modelling skills to provide business insight to the executive and enable the Group to meet its objectives.


• Support the development of functional reporting in Oracle, driving improved insight into the Group's cost base.


• Support the development and improvement of the FP&A function by identifying and driving additional opportunities to provide additional insight.


• Preparation of supplementary board materials to provide insight to the CFO.


• Support with the development of new FP&A systems.
  
  Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with experience working in an FP&A role.


• Advanced financial modelling and excel skills.


• Experience in FP&A activities such as budgeting and board presentations.


• Systems experience. Experience of PBCS (Oracle) desirable.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• The ability to challenge senior stakeholders and operate with appropriate impact and influence.


• Experience of the infrastructure sector would be advantageous but not essential.
  
  M Group Services is a trusted employer to more than 10,500 people in the UK and Ireland. Operating across 21 businesses in 240 locations, we provide specialist infrastructure services in the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors.


As a business we believe communication is key. We work in an environment where growth and development are promoted within the business, our employees feel they are trusted to get on with their work as well as finding this work interesting and challenging.

Where we are able, we work flexibly, believing that empowered colleagues are happier and more productive. We want to support our people as much as possible, therefore if you require a more flexible working arrangement, we would be happy to discuss this with you!


• 25 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays


• Discretionary annual bonus


• Contributory Pension scheme


• Life Assurance


• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme


• Cycle to work scheme


• Access to a wide range of discounts and special offers through our online rewards platform


• Private health care