Senior Business Analyst - FP&A

Large service business based in the Manchester Airport area requires a Senior FP&A Analyst for their growing team. Reporting to the Head of FP&A this role offers an excellent opportunity to join a large commercial team that will offer an opportunity to develop and progress within the organisation;

The role will lead on key FP&A deliverables with responsibilities for the following;

• Corporate month end reporting
• Year End and Half Year performance analysis: ownership of the management accounts pack supporting the group FD with year on year movement analysis and understanding
• Supporting on adhoc analysis and planning: in partnership with the various areas of the business
• The continuous development of reporting across the group: with proactive utilisation of our reporting tools
• Proactive analysis on current affairs impacting the aviation industry: including competitor analysis

The right candidate for the role will be;

• A qualified accountant with experience leading and delivering financial analysis
• Strong modelling capability and advanced understanding of Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal, management & influencing skills. Can influence at all levels in the business in order to engage the co-operation of people who are not direct reports
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and to thrive under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations.
• Self-motivated individual with effective organisational skills and a positive attitude that wants to develop themselves and those around them.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Powerpoint, and a demonstrated ability to communicate opinions and findings in writing or by delivering presentations.
• Possess exceptional analytical reasoning skills to consider problems thoroughly and to generate solutions.
• Pro-active individual with a passion for analysis and a strong desire to develop knowledge across all areas of the business.
• Strong commercial awareness and an ability to identify risks, mitigations and performance improvement opportunities
• Ability to understand and implement appropriate financial risk and controls processes within the FP&A environment.

In return this role offers, development, a motivated working environment, excellent package including hybrid working.