My long-standing client is a global, financial services organisation with a superb employer reputation and a UK Head Office in Cheshire.

Due to continued growth and high profile, internal projects a key need has been identified for a strong, experienced FP&A professional with experience within a regulated environment. The role is initially on a 6 month basis with the potential for a longer relationship. Duties will include:-

• Ownership of Monthly Operating Report (MOR) preparation covering P&L, revenue and expense commentary, and other relevant financial information e.g. cost allocation details and balance sheet information
• Preparation of financial information and commentary to be used for the key EMEA legal entity Board of Director meetings
• Partnering with both the business and finance teams to provide insightful financial analysis
• Partnering with the FP&A team to ensure timely and accurate delivery of reporting
• Preparation and analysis of financial forecasts based on information provided by business management
• Review of month end P&L to ensure expenses are being appropriately charges to LOBs
• Preparation of detailed analysis on various EMEA Global Markets expense items (e.g. allocated expense analysis, expense deep-dives)
• Preparation of detailed expense variance analysis and supporting the business in identifying and implementing cost savings
• Continuous review of reporting and process with target to ensure reporting is both relevant and produced efficiently

You will be an experienced finance professional with a strong track record in financial services, insurance and/or banking where you can exhibit a clear understanding of delivering within a regulated environment. You will also be able to show:-

• Financial reporting and modelling skills including the ability to build well-controlled spreadsheets and source appropriate and meaningful data
• Strong presentation and communication skills at all levels across the business
• Ability to be office based 3 days each week

Candidates available to start at short notice would be of particular interest. For more information apply now.