At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial planning, forecasting, and analysis to drive business performance.
- Company: Join a dynamic finance team at Bauer Media Outdoor UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with strong stakeholder engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by providing insights that shape strategic decisions.
- Qualifications: ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualified with 3+ years of experience.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location - Woking, UK
Role Overview
Our Woking-based Finance Team are true business partners and play a critical role in ensuring the business operates effectively from a financial perspective. As the backbone of financial planning and analysis, the team provides the insights and controls that drive business performance and support strategic decision-making.
As a Senior FP&A Analyst, you will report directly to the UK FD and work closely with both the wider finance team and key business stakeholders. You will be responsible for delivering accurate financial forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and analysis while providing valuable commercial insights to support business growth and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Own the preparation and delivery of:
- Monthly forecasts
- Annual budgets
- Long-range planning processes
- Act as the primary FP&A contact for leadership across Bauer Media Outdoor UK (BMO UK).
- Present monthly forecasts to Managing Directors (MDs) and the Finance Director (FD).
- Cash Flow Management
- Lead cash flow forecasting activities.
- Manage risks and opportunities within forecasts.
- Identify and communicate early warning indicators to leadership.
- Reporting & Analysis
- Lead FP&A month-end processes.
- Prepare and present monthly variance analysis to the Finance Director and wider finance team.
- Produce monthly ComCo Board slides and KPI reporting packs.
- Deliver insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Business Partnering
- Act as Finance Business Partner to:
- Chief People Officer
- Partnerships Director
- Head of Business Rates
- Support stakeholders by:
- Interpreting financial performance
- Challenging forecasts and assumptions
- Providing commercial insight and recommendations
- Stakeholder Communication
- Collaborate closely with the Commercial Finance team.
- Communicate key financial messages clearly and effectively.
- Develop standardised reporting outputs that make business insights accessible and actionable.
- Continuous Improvement
- Manage ad-hoc requests from senior leadership.
- Identify opportunities to improve existing processes, reporting, and forecasting methodologies.
- Drive efficiencies and best practices across FP&A activities.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Qualifications
- Professionally qualified ACCA, CIMA OR ACA.
- Minimum of 3 years' post-qualified experience (PQE).
- Experience
- Proven experience within an FP&A or Commercial Finance function.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to explain the implications behind financial results.
- Experience in financial modelling and analysis.
- Technical Skills
- Advanced Excel skills, including:
- Financial modelling
- Data analysis
- Turning complex data into meaningful business insights
- Strong PowerPoint skills with the ability to present financial information effectively to non-finance audiences.
- Personal Attributes
- Highly organised, efficient, and proactive.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholder expectations.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
- Ability to influence and challenge constructively.
Key Stakeholders
- Internal Stakeholders
- Managing Directors
- Finance Director
- Head of Commercial Finance
- Head of Financial Reporting
- Head of Business Rates
- Group Finance Team
- External Stakeholders
- As required through business partnering and reporting activities.
Senior Finance Analyst employer: We Do Group
At Bauer Media Outdoor UK, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and dynamic work environment in Woking. Our Finance Team is not only integral to our business strategy but also dedicated to employee growth, offering continuous development opportunities and a culture that values innovation and insight. Join us to be part of a team that champions financial excellence while enjoying the benefits of a supportive workplace that prioritises work-life balance and professional advancement.
