Financial Planning And Analysis Specialist (Temporary) in London

We're a leading international bank and wealth manager built on a culture of curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit and human connection. As part of a team that challenges convention and strives for outperformance, you'll help shape bold solutions for clients who expect something more than the ordinary.

The Financial Planning, Analysis and Strategy function plays a central role in supporting Investec plc's strategic decision-making. The team develops financial forecasts, produces insight-led performance analysis and partners across the business to support executive-level decision-making and drive financial performance.

This role resides with the Central FP&A team and is responsible for producing group management reporting including reports to the Board, liaising closely with Investor Relations during market updates, providing ad-hoc analytical support for strategic decision making and partnering with Technology to evolve our core Finance technology capabilities.

This is an opportunity for a commercially minded FP&A professional to gain exposure to senior decision-making, group-level performance reporting, market-facing analysis and finance transformation in a banking environment.

• Review financial performance, identify key drivers and work with Finance Business Partners to explain results and drive performance
• Creation and distribution of regular ExCo Reports and Board papers
• Coordinating regular financial forecasts of P&L and key Banking KPIs
• Consolidating the annual 3-year P&L & Balance Sheet plans
• Supporting Investor Relations' preparation for Earnings calls
• Collating and reviewing the annual stress scenarios as prescribed by the Stress Testing and Capital Planning teams
• Assistance in preparing the presentation of the final plans by senior management to the Board
• Monitoring and analysing industry trends and market conditions to identify opportunities and risks
• Driving system improvements to continue streamlining processes and ensuring new business and reporting requirements are accommodated
• Elevating existing reporting standards as necessary
• Supporting the ongoing Finance Transformation agenda and other ad-hoc projects as required

Core skills and knowledge:

• Qualified accountant, or equivalent professional qualification, with relevant post-qualification experience in FP&A, management accounting or financial performance analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong stakeholder-management skills, with the confidence to build relationships, influence outcomes and work effectively with senior Finance and business stakeholders
• Ability to effectively manage conflicting priorities
• Pragmatic approach to problem solving
• Strong attention to detail
• Pro-active work-ethic and high levels of curiosity
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Knowledge of Oracle Fusion or Essbase/Hyperion desirable
• Previous experience in Financial Services/Large Corporate (Preferred)

As part of our collaborative & agile culture, our working week is 4 days in the office and one day remote. We believe that being together enables us to live our values and support our clients and communities in an extraordinary way.

Investec offers a range of wellbeing benefits to make our people feel healthier, balanced and more fulfilled in their lives inside and outside of work.

Embedded in our culture is a sense of belonging and inclusion. We actively seek out diverse talent and foster an inclusive environment, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Here, you'll find networks, benefits, and development opportunities designed to support your career journey, wherever it may lead.

At Investec, we're deeply invested in our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. If you have any form of disability or neurodivergent need and require further assistance in completing your application, please contact the Careers team at careers@investec.com who will be happy to assist.