Integrated Planning and Analysis Director in London

BAM UK & Ireland's vision is to build a sustainable tomorrow by building and maintaining high-quality, iconic, sustainable buildings and infrastructure projects for public and private clients that will positively shape society. BAM UK & Ireland division is recruiting an Integrated Planning and Analysis Director. The IP&A Director is responsible for developing and supporting the realisation of the division's financial and strategic plan for the medium to long term, ensuring that the financial plan supports and correlates with the non-financial plan. They will need to work closely with other Finance Directors to ensure that the Segment plans are challenging but achievable to enable Divisional success. This position forms part of the UK&I Finance Leadership team reporting to the Executive Finance Director of the UK&I and will need to work closely with Group Finance in NL as well as the other Finance Directors within the UK.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the timely and efficient production of robust and best in class corporate forecasting and internal reporting for the UK&I Division, working with and leading a team of IP&A controllers that supply financial information, reports, and analysis in accordance with the division’s requirements as well as that of Group.
• Provide all relevant stakeholders with Integrated financial reports on the respective segment's financial and non-financial situation, as well as provide advice on financial risks and opportunities to support successful decision-making and delivery of the longer-term plan.
• Oversee the key elements of Integrated financial planning, closing and reporting processes at divisional level.
• Act as an Independent sparring Partner for all Segment FDs to bring constructive challenge to test assumptions and ensure robust decisions, while applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Engage with relevant industry bodies to understand future market influences, competitors’ behaviours and to fully understand industry dynamics and drivers.
• Lead and manage the strategic medium plan, budget, and quarterly forecast process for the UK&I division including key assumptions, timelines and methodology in line with Group Requirements and the corporate timetable ensuring a quality integrated plan.
• Work closely with the equivalent in NL and serve as a key contact for the Group Finance team both as a customer and as a consumer.
• Lead on the Bam Financial Model (BFM) requirements for the Division, including assumptions, methodology and developing the appropriate models to deliver against the requirements of the division and group and enable close monitoring of this throughout the year.
• Lead the Internal Integrated Reporting process to ensure all financial reports are produced to time and quality in accordance with latest accounting standards and to meet both divisional and group reporting requirements based on the Corporate Centre framework to help leaders better understand financial trends and opportunities.
• Drive the development and implementation of processes and tools that allow for increased, efficient analytical capabilities and that enable leaders to understand key financial issues in a timely and effective manner integrated with non-financial data.
• Ensure business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, processes, and initiatives; consult with business partners and/or other key stakeholders.

Key activities

• Provides initiative-taking financial insight through quarterly, annual and ad-hoc reports to visualise results, trends, and financial forecasts in accordance with what both the Division needs and to meet Group Requirements.
• Analyse financial data to determine how potential issues will impact the BAM UK & Ireland financial statements in terms of operating income, free cash flow and other (non)-financial parameters both in-year and longer term.
• Develop resolution plans consulting with the FDs through guidance and deliverable actions where necessary to ensure the division remains on track to deliver to plan.
• Lead and support the delivery of process simplification and standardisation to create best-in-class futuristic IP&A Insight.
• Ensure an effective and efficient End to End Integrated Planning Process for the Division in line with Group Requirements and that of the Divisional Executive team.
• Lead by example – Identifying and growing best practice within the IP&A team and strengthening system and process controls.
• Develop long-term plans for BAM UK & Ireland Division, including developing the appropriate models and working with senior leadership to reflect business trends in the financial plans.

Your team

This position will be based at our City Point Office – London but will be expected to travel to other UK&I and NL BAM offices.

Benefits

We are committed to our employees and offer strong competitive salaries along with benefits such as:

• Private Health Insurance
• 26 days annual leave, incremental with years service
• 2 Wellbeing days annually
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Learning & Development opportunities - internal progression is encouraged and fostered.
• Company vehicles (role dependent)
• .....and many more great perks.

What you bring to the role

• An Integral leader who can role model the BAM values and behaviours
• Creates a culture of continuous improvement and can drive change and build vision.
• Strong in data visualisation, ERP, and financial planning systems
• Ability to work collaboratively with Group Finance, the other Finance Directors to evaluate and validate appropriate market and economic drivers.
• Fosters a culture and mindset of cost consciousness, continuous financial robustness, and increased predictability.
• Degree qualified in Finance, Accounting, or alternative related discipline.
• Solid understanding of the Integrated financial planning and analysis process, systems, and tools
• Understands macroeconomics and econometric information, metrics, indices, and driver-based models.
• Strong written and verbal skills enabling effective communication at all levels of management and the ability to think Global, act local.
• Previous experience of leading high-performing teams, delivering through others, leading change, and the ability to balance technical accounting knowledge with business pragmatism, reporting and controls.
• Analytical and solution-oriented mindset, strong competency in translating and linking strategic goals to operational actions and KPI’s.

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe. We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The application process

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.