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Finacial Planning & Analysis Analyst
Job description
We’re looking for people to join the Access family, who share our passion for believing in better, and who will help us continue to grow.
Love Work. Love Life. Be You. - is central to our success and how we give our customers the freedom to do more of what's important to them.
What does Access offer you?
We offer a flexible, hybrid working environment where you can balance work and life while maintaining a strong office team-based culture. We deliver on what we say, taking the development of our people seriously. We’ll work with you to progress your success plan and provide opportunities to accelerate your career.
You will start with 25 days annual leave that increases with your seniority in the company, a private healthcare and life insurance. We pride ourselves on being an organisation that gives back so you’ll also have one charity day allocated to support a cause that matters to you. There are plenty of other perks. Apply to find out more.
About you:
The Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst is a key role within the finance department responsible for overseeing and managing the financial reporting and consolidation processes of the organization. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and consolidation techniques. The Manager will collaborate with various departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, consolidation of financial data, and compliance with relevant stakeholder requirements.
Day-to-day, you will:
1. Financial Reporting:
· Prepare and review financial reporting including P&L, divisional & regional views, metric driven reporting, Balance sheet & Cash flow
· Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data, disclosures, and footnotes.
· Coordinate with internal & external stakeholders around reporting requirements and ensuring consistency of numbers across the group
2. Process Improvement:
· Continuously evaluate and improve financial reporting and consolidation processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and transparency.
· Identify opportunities for automation and technology enhancements to streamline workflows.
3. Cross-functional Collaboration:
· Collaborate with finance teams, business units, and departments to gather necessary financial data and ensure alignment in reporting processes.
· Work with IT and systems teams to optimize financial reporting and consolidation systems.
4. Financial Analysis:
· Assist in analyzing financial results, trends, and variances to provide insights to management.
· Support strategic decision-making through the provision of accurate financial information.
Your skills and experiences might also include:
· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or similar professional certification preferred.
· Proven experience in financial reporting, consolidation, and accounting.
· Previous experience managing a team and leading complex financial projects.
· Proficiency in financial reporting and consolidation software and tools.
What are we all about?
The Access Group is one of the largest UK-headquartered providers of business management software to small and mid-sized organisations in the UK, Ireland, USA and Asia Pacific. It helps more than 100,000 customers across commercial and non-profit sectors become more productive and efficient. Our products and solutions go beyond providing technology, we connect the right people with the right data, at the right time, through Access Workspace.
At Access, we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you're excited about this role, (even if your previous experience doesn't align perfectly), you might just be the perfect fit for us! We wholeheartedly believe in equality for all and the transformative power of diversity.
Why not join our vibrant team where you can love what you do, love how you live, and most importantly, be authentically you? Let's make a difference together.
Love Work. Love Life. Be You.