FP&A VBU Business Partner (FTC)

Role Purpose:

Reporting directly into the Commercial Analysis and Planning Manager, the role is for a FP&A partner for the Business segment. This role will work alongside the Commercial Analysis & Planning Manager, the CA&P Lead, the Consumer FP&A business partner and Planning Executive. The Team works closely with both the Consumer & Business Commercial Finance Business Partner teams as well as Financial Operations.

Essence of Role – Key Accountabilities:

Commercial Reporting & Analysis
Support Directors, Senior Management & Finance Controllers with management reporting and analysis This will include revenue, cost, customer base and tariff/handset mix performance.
Responsible for preparation of analysis and presentations for monthly review calls both locally and at Group level.
Monthly management reporting to Business Director, Business Leadership Team & Finance Controller, including monthly performance pack & dashboards, early flash reporting and performance commentary as required
Ad hoc reporting, analysis & commentary for Business Director & Controllers utilising reporting systems to give an accurate, timely & insightful response
Company-wide reporting & analysis to identify risks & opportunities and drive performance improvement.
Support & drive financial performance reviews with CEO, CFO & Senior Leadership team as required.

Financial Planning & Forecasting
Overall owner of the mid-month indicator process, managing the process, producing and circulating indicator pack in advance of review meeting, and communicating indication of performance to Group and local Directors
Produce and present monthly 12 month rolling forecast to CFO & Finance Controllers, in collaboration with Business Partners & Business
Lead, drive & support the Financial Planning process throughout the Company & entire P&L, with specific focus on Enterprise.

Business Partnering
Supporting the Enterprise business unit controllers and business partners in relation to management reporting, commercial analysis, forecasting & planning
Develop strong partnering relationship with Controllers, Business Partners & the business to influence, shape & drive an organisation that is fit for future.
Manage group as a key stakeholder by developing a strong working relationship. Provide financial analysis required to facilitate their understanding of our financial performance & plans.

Information Systems
Work with Financial Reporting & Data Teams to improve the quality, level and amount of information so that drivers and trends can be understood. Ensure the reported information meets the needs of the business and can be delivered in a more efficient and effective manner and aligns to single version of truth concept
Become team expert on the abilities and limitations of the data warehouse, Microstrategy, HFM & essbase
Take an active role across the Finance teams to drive continuous improvement, accuracy and consistency of management reporting.

We Are Looking For You, If You Have:

Essential
• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with 3+ years PQE
• Previous commercial experience preferential
• Planning, forecasting and budgeting experience.
• Previous financial modelling experience.
• Excellent PC skills with proficiency in Excel front ends
• An effective communicator who can communicate effectively both cross-functionally and to senior management.
• An individual with a growth mindset who is open for new challenges.