Finance Analyst (fixed-term 15 months) in London

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About Us

At FDJ UNITED, we don’t just follow the game, we reinvent it. FDJ UNITED is one of Europe’s leading betting and gaming operators, with a vast portfolio of iconic brands and a reputation for technological excellence. With more than 5,000 employees and a presence in around fifteen regulated markets, the Group offers a diversified, responsible range of games, both under exclusive rights and open to competition. We set new standards, proving that entertainment and safety can go hand in hand. Here, you’ll work alongside a team of passionate individuals dedicated to delivering the best and safest entertaining experiences for our customers every day.

We’re looking for bold people who are eager to succeed and ready to level‐up the game. If you thrive on innovation, embrace challenges, and want to make a real impact at all levels, FDJ UNITED is your playing field. Join us in shaping the future of gaming. Are you ready to LEVEL‐UP THE GAME?

The role

We’re recruiting a hands‐on administrator of Adaptive Planning system to own the day‐to‐day operation, support and continuous improvement of our Workday Adaptive Planning environment. This is the go‐to role for model health, uploads and reconciliations, user/security management, reporting/visuals and process automation. The role also supports the wider finance team with monthly review slides, company updates and ad‐hoc analysis. This is a critical role to manage our finance system – Adaptive Planning.

What you will do

• Act as primary administrator and subject‐matter expert for Workday Adaptive Planning: maintain models, formulas, dimensions and dimension attributes.
• Manage versions (create/lock/unlock) and ensure formulas and templates are version‐appropriate.
• Ensure all financial data is accurate and up‐to‐date in Adaptive Planning and reconciles across other finance systems (Oracle Fusion & HFM).
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Adaptive Planning; being first‐line support for the team’s queries and setting user expectations appropriately.
• Evaluate existing system setup, make recommendations for improvement, and see through the delivery of this improvement.
• Collaborate with cross‐functional teams globally to align system improvements with enterprise transformation goals, including system alignments, automation and creation of new accounts.
• Provide user support, documentation and training; manage tickets and change requests through change control.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, patterns and anomalies.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly reporting and presentations for Group and BU executive teams.

Compliance obligations

• Ensure that you adhere to the Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) obligations for your role.
• Identify and raise any non‐compliance incidents promptly to your line manager.
• Challenge processes, policies and projects that will negatively impact compliance within the Group.
• Complete all mandatory compliance training assigned to you.
• Reach out to the Compliance Teams if unsure of any of your compliance obligations or the requirements are unclear.

How will success be measured in this role

• Acting in line with FDJ UNITED values.
• Successful completion of all relevant training and other compliance activities that support FDJ's sustainable and responsible growth.

Your experience

Required (essential) skills and experience:

• Proven experience working with Workday Adaptive Planning.
• 1–2 years in finance systems/planning system administration or FP&A systems role.
• Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, large dataset handling, reconciliations).
• Experience using OfficeConnect and preparing Excel‐based uploads into planning systems.
• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong PowerPoint skills and experience preparing executive‐level slides.
• Excellent communication skills; able to explain technical topics to non‐technical stakeholders.

Desirable skills and experience:

• Qualification in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills.
• Prior experience with HFM, Oracle, Qlik Sense, PowerBI.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Multi‐entity or global planning model experience.

Our Way Of Working

Our world is hybrid. A career is not a sprint. It’s a marathon. One of the perks of joining us is that we value you as a person first. Our hybrid world allows you to focus on your goals and responsibilities and lets you self‐organise to improve your deliveries and get the work done in your own way.

Application Process

We believe talent knows no boundaries. Our hiring process focuses solely on your skills, experience, and potential to contribute to our team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and evaluate each candidate based on merit, regardless of personal characteristics such as age, gender, origin, religion, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or disability.

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Seniority level: Mid‐Senior level

Employment type: Full‐time

Job function: Finance, Administrative, and Information Technology

Industries: Gambling Facilities and Casinos