AVP – FP&A – Financial Planning & Analysis (Investment Bank) recruitment

A number of senior finance professionals have been appointed over the last 12 months, and in order to help better understand the cost and revenue drivers within their UK business, they are looking to appoint a qualified accountant with FPA experience.

You will work for the FPA Manager, and work together to deliver monthly PL forecasts, annual company budgets and three year business plan cycles plus ad hoc planning and projects as required. The aim will be to deliver flexible and value added forecasting and planning through excellent communication with the business, understanding and anticipating the changing needs of the organisation and adapting the planning function accordingly. The role will be key within the Management Accounts team and you will have the opportunity to help develop the ongoing structure and strategy for the function

Additional responsibilities include:
Monthly company and departmental expenditure forecasts
Further develop the revenue forecast function
The control of annual company budget processes and periodic additional planning as required
The development and control of planning systems and reporting solutions
Actively investigating potential cost reductions
Developing and enhancing relationships with business heads and with the firms planning functions in both London and Head Office

Candidates must be qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA accountants with previous experience working within Financial Services with excellent budgeting and forecasting experience, experience in compiling reporting packs and information for Senior Management and excellent MS Excel skills.