FP&A Analyst

Join Close Brothers FP&A Team where you will support the Bank FP&A Senior Analyst and team in the preparation of financial information including running month end processes such as 'Flash' reporting and board reports, preparing detailed pieces of analysis (monthly and ad-hoc) and supporting the monthly cost and headcount reports. Presentations and analysis produced are predominately for the Bank leadership team and help them make informed decisions.

The role will work closely with divisional Finance teams and will play a key part in the success of Bank FP&A deliverables.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Monthly Business Performance & Reporting

• Support the month end 'Flash' process detailing the expected month end close position to the Bank Executive committee
• Prepare monthly reporting packs outlining key financial performance metrics for delivery to the Bank Executive committee

Cost and Headcount Analysis & Reporting

• Support the monthly process of analysing costs and headcount drivers, including challenging submissions and putting together presentations which draw out key messages
• Work closely with business areas to understand business impacts on costs, and effectively communicate results to senior stakeholders

Analysis

• Support the FP&A Senior Analyst with ad-hoc analysis on topical issues including coordinating any data gathering from the business units
• Refine and improve existing processes and challenge outputs to create relevant and value-adding analysis
• Gain an understanding of each of the businesses within the Banking division and demonstrate an understanding when pulling together 'deep-dive' analysis

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF:

• Strong attention to detail
• Team player committed to ensuring that the overall team objectives are met
• Beginner with MS Office packages including Excel
• Willingness to challenge and interpret data
• Degree educated or equivalent
• Studying towards an accounting qualification - ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU:

• Solid relevant accounting experience and technical knowledge, gained from studies in relevant degree

We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at recruit.ssc@closebrothers.com or request a call back.

ABOUT US

At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.

Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking, wealth management services and securities trading. At Close Brothers we provide financial support and advice to small businesses and individuals in the UK. Our purpose is to help the people and businesses of Britain thrive over the long term.