FP&A Analyst – 1596648

Established in 2000, specialising in aviation after-market supply chain and AOG solutions, we offer a true 24/7 AOG service demonstrating a commitment to meeting time- critical needs. As such we are a well respected and trusted name within the aviation industry and the company is growing year on year. We are looking to recruit a FP&A Analyst to support our fast growing award winning business.

Based in Watford in well-appointed offices, with excellent facilities including an on-site gym and close to the town centre and travel links.

FP&A Analyst

Reporting to the CFO this is a key company role that will provide informative financial planning, commercial support, and analysis to our business; the position will support strategic decision making and will look to increase financial acumen and raise commercial awareness across the business.

Skills and Experience

Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is essential
Experience with Top 10 audit firm
Significant knowledge and working experience with IFRS, UK and US GAAP
Previous BI / data experience
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial management software including experienced user of Power BI
Highly skilled in cost & variance analysis, KPI analysis, budgeting/forecasting and the development of financial models
Extensive experience in financial analysis
Proficiency in financial modelling and forecasting
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Excellent stakeholder management – influencing skills and ability to seek to understand and challenge

Key Tasks

Monthly consolidation of trading company accounts and preparation of holding company accounts
Lead the company’s external audit requirements (statutory and lender)
Maintain and further improving an effective forecasting, planning, reporting and analysis capability that will provide the company with appropriate tools to measure company performance
Analysis of management financial reporting including all P&L, budgeting, regular forecasting and KPI reporting
Preparing presentations in support of board meetings, monthly/quarterly and senior leadership meetings month end/ quarterly reporting
Contributing to the further development of commercial finance support across the business; working with the business to disseminate best practice
Contributing to the strategic aspects of the annual operating plan and budget process for the company
Develop and generate models and reports
Conduct competitor analysis
Responsibility for business case development and analysis to support investment decisions
Building out and developing reporting capabilities
Preparation of management reporting packages including consolidation of Flash commentary, with clear understanding of the drivers behind key metrics

Identify and highlight unusual trends

Support CFO in review and communication of monthly results to the UK and US leadership teams
Coordinate ad-hoc analytics based on business needs

Personality

Enjoy working in a dynamic, high-growth and fast-paced environment
Seek a self-starting role where you will need to think for yourself and use your initiative

Send CVs to joannew@sentry.aero and martin@sentry.aero

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £55,000.00-£65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company pension
Free parking
Life insurance
On-site gym
On-site parking

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

Watford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Financial analysis: 3 years (preferred)