JOB DESCRIPTION



JOB DESCRIPTIONJob title:FP&A Analyst, Residential Care ServicesReporting to:FP&A Manager, Residential Care Services Location:Care UK Head Office, ColchesterCare UK’s Values:Every one of us makes a differenceCustomers are at the heart of everything we doTogether we make things betterJob SummaryTo positively impact business performance through supporting all aspects of the financial planning cycle and delivering critical business insight and high quality support services to senior divisional management and group finance.Key responsibility areas:Working as part of the FP&A team to support the business in achieving and exceeding its strategic and financial objectives. The role will have exposure to the divisional executive team and senior operational management team.Financial Planning Cycle. Working as part of the FP&A team to deliver:Long-term planning, budgeting and forecasting processes; responsible for adhering to set timetables, maintaining and assisting with the development of the models and templates, challenging forecasting assumptions, and supporting the key stakeholders through the process. Assisting with the development and maintenance of all models/tools for budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning. In conjunction with the finance / business systems teams, development of an improved forecasting and budgeting framework. Performing sensitivity analysis, scenario testing and ad hoc mini re-forecasts (at varying levels eg divisional / home level or key account lines) to inform management and to assist with the planning process.Assist with the compilation and completion of all aspects of reporting required for the Board, Executive team and other key stakeholders. To include financial commentaries and presentations.Liaising with the Commercial team, New Projects and Functional departmental heads on forecasting/planning assumptions. Assisting with the development of Balance sheet and Cash flow budgets and forecasts.Assisting with the development of functional departmental budgets and forecasts.Business Insight and analysis. Working as part of the FP&A team to deliver:Critical assessment of project outcomes (new build and expansionary capex) versus target, informing the business on deviations, both quantifying and understanding why. Liaison with Operational teams, Business Development, Projects and Commercial Finance as required.Developed commercial business partnering and decision support to the Procurement and Hotel Services functionsProviding regular reporting to: highlight business performance issues; ensure efficient cost control; and support management information requirements. This will include the delivery of weekly MI reporting to the business, based on key performance indicators / metrics. Also, key external reporting requirements such as quarterly bond reporting.Quality assurance and compliance for the divisional Management Information (MI). Working with the business systems team and operational management to monitor and drive compliance over the use of systems to report MI.Develop a deep understanding of the financial results, activities and drivers and have the ability to concisely communicate the key elements that have impacted on business performance.Internal and external performance benchmarking and appraisal, supported by insightful analysis and interpretation. Production of monthly performance reporting, analysis and commentary for presentation to Senior Management, the Executive and Group. A framework enabling critical assessment of capital spend ensuring all individual investment decisions are made within the context of the entire estateSupporting the commercial team with the implementation of both short term and mid-term strategies, and exploring different ways to profitably apply strategic ideas. This will include liaising with the commercial team on ad-hoc scenario analyses of opportunities (advising on “best-case” and “best-practice”)Ongoing identification and communication of risks and opportunitiesContributing to the improvement of current reporting, analysis and planning processes and practices together with compliance monitoring, including the ongoing maintenance and continued development of related finance policies and procedures.Person specification:Qualifications, skills and experienceIdeally a professionally qualified accountant with a minimum of 2 years PQEStrong academic qualificationsGood knowledge of financial planning and analysis in a commercial environmentExposure to project based or non-routine assignmentsGood technical knowledge of reporting standardsStrong reporting and presentation skills Experience of Agresso Financials accounting and planning system would be advantageousGood working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including advanced use of Microsoft ExcelGood interpersonal and communication skills to ensure the provision of clear information and adviceAbility to work in a systematic way, with excellent organisation skills; the ability to keep track and progress multiple priorities at any one timeExperience of working in a deadline driven environmentClear demonstration of a ‘hands on’ mentalityBehavioural characteristicsConscientious with high attention to detailProactive, energetic and team orientedConfident; ability to interact with and influence senior colleaguesAnalytical and logical thinkerAbility to work independently and demonstrate initiativeCreative and innovative; able to offer new ideasProfessional presentation and approach Commitment to personal self-development and the acquisition of new knowledgeWillingness to support and educate colleaguesI confirm I have read and understand this job description Name of post holder …………………………………..Signature …………………………………..Date………………………………….. ................
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