Ad hoc Analysis

• Work close with the [HOF] to support all ad hoc analysis across the agencies, leading on various projects sponsored by the [GFD], including for example modelling new business ventures, and business plans

Strategic and Long-Range Planning

• Partners with [HOF] to develop long range financial plans (three to five year outlook). Identify insights from the long-range plans which are used to set the strategic direction of the agencies.

Financial Systems & Processes

• Work with the [HOF] and the [Finance Systems and Data Manager (FSDM)] to become a subject matter expert with tools such as Sage Enterprise Intelligence and its Excel Add-In as well as Power BI and other tools, enabling better analysis of our data
• Work with the [HOF], [Client Business] and [FSDM] to pioneer reporting from new agency management system which will include sales, royalties and contract data to inform business decisions
• Super user on AI working group with focus on augmented intelligence & knowledge build through AI powered research

Personal Development

• Champion excellence in financial planning and analysis throughout the team acting as the go to internal consultant on any challenging areas
• Driving the team towards reporting deadlines by coordinating and task planning effectively across the group
• Work towards team success collaborating, sharing regular feedback and knowledge with the broader finance team and business contribute actively to meetings and contribute ways to achieve team goals
• Continue to learn by building knowledge of the group businesses and understanding the connections and the accounting implications of them
• Gain an understanding of the broader financial processes, systems and responsibilities to help guide the business teams through and be able to effectively represent the Finance Team as ambassador group wide.

General

Other ad hoc tasks as required (resolving queries, preparing reports and system implementation/updates).

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience, Technical Knowledge And Skills

• Background in a combination of practice (audit) and developing commercial models (either when working in practise or in industry)
• Accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a minimum of [3] years PQE
• Dynamic team player with the ability to drive results across a diverse team in an entrepreneurial environment and not afraid to ‘get hands dirty’
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills with ability to influence up and down and get the best out of a team
• Able to demonstrate a deep understanding of complex accounting and business models and external market conditions and be able to use this to inform business plans and ongoing operations. Finding the connections between diverse sources of data & information and the ability to present these in a cohesive and eloquent way, so they are understood by non-Finance people
• Super organised and able to manage a diverse portfolio of responsibilities, prioritise and meet tight & often changing deadlines calmly but ensuring that responses are timely and the team are onboard
• Thrives on an evolving environment and always looks for ways to improve
• Proven experience in developing and coaching individuals; strong influencer
• Advanced excel user with a data focussed approach and a keen interest in how financial data is processed and manipulated for successful reporting and insight. Experience with Power BI and other similar tools is helpful but not essential

What you can expect from us

• Competitive Salary
• Company Bonus Scheme
• 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) – with an additional day awarded every year after your 2-year anniversary with us, up to a cap of 30 days.
• Progressive and inclusive policies around Carers, IVF, Menopause, Pregnancy Loss, etc.
• Enhanced maternity leave (18 weeks at full pay) and paternity leave (2 weeks immediately after birth, and 10 additional days over the following 12 months, at full pay)
• Group Pension Plan where we contribute 5% and annual pensions workshops
• Life Assurance of 4 times salary
• Health Insurance (currently with Vitality)
• Medicash Cashback Plan – dental, optical, physio and wellbeing benefits and much more.
• Annual Creative Bursary to spend on the creative activity of your choice.
• 2 paid days off per year to spend volunteering and giving back to your favourite cause or community project.
• Monthly Lunch & Learn events – hearing great stories from colleagues, clients and external speakers
• Regular fundraising events to raise money for our charity of the year. 2026/7s charity is Velindre
• Seasonal company parties and team lunches
• Subsidised on-site massages