Senior Assistant (Anaplan System Administration), Financial Planning & Analysis, Enabling Functions in Birmingham

We are constantly striving to improve the capabilities and service offerings in the Finance function. Our dynamic and fast-paced Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team operates in a high-impact environment. It plays a pivotal role in supporting the Executive Group in making commercial decisions for our growing and complex business. We are looking for a confident, high performing and motivated individual to join our established FP&A team; with a vision to provide insightful analysis that drives business decisions. There is a wide scope for this role to grow and develop in the future.

System Administration support for the planning and forecasting lead in preparation of the firm's annual budget and rolling forecasts. Act as the key liaison between Finance users and the Anaplan build/support teams, translating financial and business requirements, system issues and enhancement requests into clear technical requirements. Use strong analytical and problem-solving skills to investigate issues, identify root causes, communicate effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders, and drive timely resolution of system and process challenges. Your role will enable Business aligned finance teams and FP&A leadership to understand financial performance, driving and tracking actions to deliver our strategic priorities and key targets. Provide the FP&A leadership team with timely, insightful analysis and proposals to enhance the functionality of the Anaplan system. Participate in cross team projects, providing ad hoc financial modelling and analysis as required.

You're a natural at taking initiative. Someone who brings out the best in others and is a brilliant listener. You'll grow our business without compromising standards, integrity or culture. We're all about letting our leaders lead, so we'll give you the breathing space you need to do so. The role would suit a recent graduate who would like to develop their career in a professional services firm and support is available to those interested in a professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA).

Essentials:

• Understanding of accounting principles, management accounting, forecasting, budgeting and analysis across the income statement, balance sheet and key financial drivers (or a strong aptitude to learn).
• Strong communications skills, with the ability to develop effective relationships with all levels across the business.
• An ability to work effectively within the team as well as being able to work on own initiative.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Problem solving and analytical thinking, with the ability to investigate issues, identify root causes and propose practical solutions.
• Attention to detail, ensuring planning data, assumptions and system outputs are accurate and reliable.

Desirables:

• Experience of planning and forecasting processes, preferably using Anaplan.
• Experience of requirement gathering, data analysis, and creating reports.
• Advanced spreadsheet and presentation skills.
• Experience of working in a professional services organisation is preferred but not essential.

Collaboration is central to everything we do at Deloitte. Bringing your individual skills and experience, and sharing your specialist knowledge, is how you'll make a far-reaching impact. Come join us.

You'll be based in Birmingham with hybrid working. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely.

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution.

A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level.