Financial Modeller

Use your financial modelling and analytical expertise alongside your communication skills to influence strategic decision-making. You will develop, maintain, and assure robust, flexible financial, cost, and investment appraisal models, supporting the business and strategic decision-making. This is a high-impact role within FP&A, working closely with the FP&A Manager, Deputy Chief Financial Officer and senior stakeholders to lead the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of critical financial models, reporting, and strategic analysis. You will help influence decision-making, support performance improvement, and ensure robust financial planning across business areas. An influential communicator, you will be able to provide recommendations and challenge decision making to achieve goals. You will be comfortable working with senior stakeholders and work in partnership with the business areas working towards financial success through collaboration, analysis, and strategic insight. Note: this is a hybrid role therefore please consider your ability to commute to our Abingdon Head Office 3 days per week before applying.   Key Accountability & Responsibilities Leading the development of core Excel-based financial models using best-practice modelling techniques Develop and maintain financial models to assess the financial viability of new initiatives and support long-term business planning Lead rolling monthly packs, forecasts, long-term strategic planning, and annual budgeting files Building and adapting models for business case appraisal, scenario planning, stress testing, and financial resilience analysis Developing sales forecasting models and integrated three-statement long-range planning models Support in providing detailed financial insights to support business decisions, including variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting Identifying and implementing enhancements to financial processes to improve reporting and business performance Qualifications & Experience A qualified accountant holding a recognised qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent with proven experience within a similar role) Advance knowledge of Excel and financial modelling High analytical skills, proactive approach with the ability to identify issues, analyse problems and develop effective solutions Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to showcase how you use data to tell the story Gigaclear is a growing Fibre Broadband (FTTP / FTTH) company, developing our fibre-to-the-premises broadband infrastructure to some of the most difficult to reach areas of the UK, empowering those communities with broadband to rival any city. Staff rewards, benefits and opportunities We foster a collaborative, engaging culture that empowers staff to grow and maximise their skills. We want to challenge our people in a fair environment where hard work is rewarded and a path for progression is open to all. Generous employer pension; up to 8% matched contribution  Income protection & life assurance  25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), holiday purchase scheme and Yay Days!   Health cash plan, 24/7 remote GP access and Employee Assistance Programme including counselling & legal advice  Unlimited access to online training and development content via our Learning Management System  Long service benefits and monthly employee recognition  Enhanced maternity and paternity provisions  Flexible working environment  Health & Wellbeing initiatives and company funded social events  Our approach is to work guided by our mission, vision and values. Our Mission - Empowering communities with brilliant broadband Our Vision - Connected Communities Our Values - Own it, Find the Right Way, Work Together, Win Together