FP&A Analyst

Ford Fleet Management UK Ltd (FFM) is a collaboration between Ford Credit and ALD to create a new entrant in the leasing and fleet management market. Incorporated in 2020 with an initial focus on large corporate customers. FFM seeks to leverage the product expertise and connected vehicle capability of Ford and the fleet experience of ALD to deliver attractive and value-adding solutions for its customers.

An exciting permanent opportunity for an FP&A Analyst has been created. This is a senior role within the FFM Finance team, where the successful applicant will play a key role in providing financial insights and analysis.

As a 12 Month Fixed Term appointment we're offering a salary between £50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits.

Key Purpose

• Deliver robust reporting processes, including budgeting and profitability, to the senior stakeholders

• Provide financial insights, analysis, and guidance to support the achievement of business objectives

• Build effective working relationships with key stakeholders, working collaboratively with teams across the organisation and actively participating in strategic initiatives.

Key Accountabilities

• Budgeting and Forecasting: Support the budgeting and forecasting processes by providing accurate and timely financial information, collaborating with stakeholders to set financial targets, and monitoring performance against targets. Development of Financial models.

• Profitability reporting: develop profitability models to support management in commercial decisions.

• Financial Analysis: Conduct thorough analysis of financial data, including but not limited to budgets, forecasts, and financial statements, to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.

• Ad-hoc Projects:  Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned, providing financial expertise and support as needed.

• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, enhance financial controls, and improve efficiency and effectiveness

Skills, Experience & Background

• Proven extensive experience in finance, accounting, or a related field, with demonstrated experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.

• Ability to optimise the use of data from multiple sources and triangulate it into digestible and actionable formats.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and trends.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple priorities.

• Commercial mindset with a focus on driving business results and adding value to the organization

• A self-starter with the ability to take the initiative and work pro-actively

• Able to constructively challenge and create positive and effective working relationships.

• Expert user of Microsoft Excel (comfortable with pivot tables, nested formulas, key functions including VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, IF, SUMIF, SUMPRODUCT etc.)

• Expert in creating MI reporting

• Good working knowledge of Finance ERP Systems

What We Can Offer

• Generous contributory pension scheme 

• 25 days holiday, in addition to bank holidays 

• Volunteering days to assist in charity work

• Sustainability Initiatives 

• Holiday buy / sell (subject to conditions)

• Travel Insurance (cost associated)

• Dental Insurance (cost associated)

• Flexible working options available

• Study support (where applicable)

• Enhanced parental leave

• Generous Employee Referral Scheme (£1000)

• Cycle2work Scheme 

• Free breakfast / fruit in the Bristol office

• EV charging points, bike storage, shower & changing facilities and car parking