FP&A Analyst in Thornton-Cleveleys

Supporting the business and our divisional offices. Our Head Office functions cover all departments from our Executive Board through to our support functions such as Group Design and Technical, HR, Health and Safety, IT, Sales and Marketing, Commercial, Procurement, Group Finance, Corporate Affairs, as well as Legal and Company Secretariat. We also have a specialised function – Barratt Partnerships.

While the work varies from team to team, our key requirements don’t: you must be well organised, helpful and resourceful, and able to use your initiative. You’ll understand that what you do is important, and impacts on your team, the department, and the wider business. You will be proactive and able to use your initiative to get work done.

We are offering a fantastic opportunity for someone to join the support function of the Group Finance team based in the Group Support Centre. This role will report to the Head of Forecasting, Planning and Analysis. As a Group Finance Analyst, you will create an active partnership with both operations and management. You will be expected to provide support and insightful analysis to add value and drive business decisions, deliver information in a clear manner at an appropriate level using a good mix of analytical, commercial and communication skills. The role will be a mixture of standard reports and work products, and more bespoke analysis.

• Production of management information for a range of internal customers, adding insightful analysis to drive business decision making.
• Produce weekly and monthly management information packs to a highly professional standard.
• Providing both regular and ad-hoc reporting and analysis to highlight trends and drive performance.
• Preparation and analysis of data for City presentations and results announcements.
• Drive use of existing management information within the business and the efficiency of production.
• Develop reporting in line with market trends and business needs.
• To champion a culture of process improvement and assist with the execution of change programmes.
• Deliver excellent service to internal customers both inside and outside the finance function.
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested.

• ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified.
• Extensive experience of working in the FP&A team or similar.
• Highly analytical and have an ability to draw insight from large and complex data sets.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, enabling effective communication at all levels.
• Proven understanding of the interaction of Profit and Loss accounts to Balance Sheets and cash flow/funding.
• Strong analytical background with excellent Excel skills, preferably experienced with Power BI.
• Comfortable challenging and being challenged.
• Self-confidence, decisive, resilience and ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Independent and able to operate autonomously.

Our Company and Benefits: We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building.

Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
• Annual Medical Health Assessment
• 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)
• Choice of Flexible Benefits
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Our Benefits Are Fit To Measure: Today’s housebuilding professional need tomorrow’s benefits, so they’re ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.

• Private medical cover available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies.
• Pension: First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.
• Annual Health Assessment: All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.
• Financial Benefits: Access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts.
• Lifestyle Benefits: Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers.
• So much more: From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.