At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial planning and analysis, providing insights to drive strategic decisions.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at Fitch Solutions in London, fostering innovation and growth.
- Benefits: Direct interaction with senior leaders, competitive salary, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with excellent career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on business strategies while enhancing your FP&A skills.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant with FP&A experience and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Team is currently seeking an FP&A Director based out of our London office. Working closely with a Finance Senior Director, this role involves providing financial insights and support to the BMI business within Fitch Solutions.
What We Offer
- Direct interaction with Senior Director and Managing Directors across the business line, ensuring high visibility.
- A collaborative environment with leaders in Commercial, Product, Technology, Human Resources and Operations.
- Exposure to a dynamic environment that encourages innovation and professional growth.
- Opportunities to contribute to key strategic business decisions.
- A great development opportunity for someone willing to develop their FP&A skills and knowledge.
We'll Count on You To:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the BMI business and its strategic objectives and how they relate to financial planning activities.
- Manage monthly performance reporting with full accountability.
- Actively participate in management meetings and take ownership for Finance related issues.
- Be the focal point for all BMI related Finance issues and the 'go to' person for the BMI senior management team to resolve Finance queries.
- Ownership for the creation of budgets and forecasts, providing insight and detailed analysis.
- Prepare analyses and provide actionable insights for senior management on emerging issues.
- Work with senior stakeholders to develop the financial assumptions and models which underpin new ideas and investment initiatives.
- Gain a detailed understanding of key business performance metrics as they relate to client sales activities, contract values, discounts, product mix evolution and product profitability.
- Proactively seek ways to enhance, streamline, and automate existing processes.
- Function as a reliable Business and Finance partner to the Fitch Solutions Management Team and Group Finance/Accounting.
- Working with senior stakeholders to influence major financial decisions.
What You Need to Have:
- Fully Qualified Accountant.
- Previous experience in FP&A Roles with a desire to continue this development.
- Problem‐solving abilities utilizing available resources effectively.
- Expertise in financial software applications, including Excel, Powerpoint, ERP systems and AI Tools.
- Strong analytical skills for interpreting complex financial data.
- Previous experience creating Financial Models and use of business intelligence tools.
- Experience collaborating with senior stakeholders.
What Would Make You Stand Out:
- Critical thinking and problem‐solving skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team‐oriented environment.
- Good technology skills.
- Ability to work independently.
Fitch Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.
FP&A Director in London employer: Fitch Group, Inc., Fitch Ratings, Inc., Fitch Solutions Group
Fitch Solutions offers an exceptional work environment for the FP&A Director role, located in the vibrant city of London. Employees benefit from direct interaction with senior leadership, a collaborative culture that fosters innovation, and ample opportunities for professional growth. With a focus on strategic decision-making and financial insights, this position not only enhances your FP&A skills but also allows you to make a meaningful impact within the organisation.
Contact Details:
Fitch Group, Inc., Fitch Ratings, Inc., Fitch Solutions Group Recruitment Team
