FP&A Analyst

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We're also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1.

We've been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023.

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We're focused on our core values; using these we've seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally.

Job Description

Department: Finance

Come work in our ever-changing, fast-paced Finance department The Financial Analyst role will play a critical role in driving strong financial performance and providing actionable insights to support the business in achieving its overall business objectives. The position requires a dynamic individual who has a strong data background, with technical proficiency in SQL & Excel and can maintain positive relationships across multiple departments. The successful candidate will provide detailed analysis and insights relating to forecasting & budgeting and cover companywide financial reporting.

Version 1 is a leading technology and digital transformation partner, delivering impactful solutions across public and private sectors. With a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer success, we empower our teams to drive meaningful change through data-driven decision-making and financial insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and consolidation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts and budgets, together with the Business Partners and business stakeholders.
• Maintain and enhance financial models to support scenario planning and business case development.
• Analyse financial performance and trends, providing actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Assist in the preparation of management reports & dashboards, ensuring key metrics and financial drivers are clearly communicated.
• Collaborate with business units to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
• Deliver accurate and consistent financial data across systems and reports.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline FP&A processes and tools, with a consideration for increased AI usage.
• Help maintain consistent use of financial hierarchies, metadata, and master data across models and system. Help test or document new functionality (especially relevant in Adaptive Planning or Power BI environment.
• Help onboard new users of financial tools or reporting template.
• Produce detailed monthly analysis of actual performance and provide variance analysis/insight from actual results against KPI's.
• Communicate key financial results and project updates to senior stakeholders, supporting transparency and accountability.
• Participate in ad-hoc analysis, financial modelling, and strategic deep dives in support of business initiatives or operational reviews.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant/bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Proven experience (2+ years) in financial analysis, or similar, ideally in a high-growth area.
• Strong technical proficiency in SQL & Excel (Python also of benefit) with experience in data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau), statistical modelling, and ETL processes.
• Proven ability to deliver clear financial insights, storytelling & contribute to decision support.
• Comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, from junior staff to senior leadership with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proactive and results-oriented with a strong sense of initiative.
• Team player who demonstrates a strong drive for results
• Proficient in data modelling and manipulation, ensuring the highest standards of data quality
• Working knowledge of Power BI, Kantata (Kimble), NetSuite and Adaptive Planning would be an advantage.

Additional Information

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.

Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.