Senior FP&A Analyst

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Job Description:Vacancy - Senior Finance AnalystLocation - London

About the Role

The FP&A group is looking for a Senior Finance Analyst to support our Energy division. Reporting into the FP&A Director FP&A you will assist with financial planning and budgeting processes, analysing financial statements and reports, assisting with close processes and reporting, developing financial models, preparing forecasts, and performing research and analysis as may be required by leadership.

You Will:

• Work with business partners and the FMA team to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Work on month-end close and reporting, providing explanations for key variances.
• Update and manage forecast models.
• Create and maintain regular reporting of financial performance.
• Work with the business and purchasing team to ensure accurate set up of PO/PR's.
• Monthly reporting and analysis of the business's Annual Contract Value and sales performance.
• Assist in KPI (key performance indicator) collection and reporting.
• Work and collaborate with your other FP&A colleagues to share best practice and provide cover across the team.
• Will work on projects on an as-needed basis.
• Create variance and trending analyses which monitor performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Work with business partners to prepare accurate forecasts and budgets.
• Build business case models to evaluate the financial impact of decisions.

You Have:

• Accounting and analytical skills; Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting and/or part qualified CIMA.
• High degree of proficiency in PC skills including experience with financial applications and reporting tools, specifically Microsoft excel (can perform complex functions).
• Planning and organizational skills including effective time management and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates initiative and drive and works well under pressure including being a team player with a strong work ethic.
• Experience maintaining accounting records and preparation of financial reports
• Ability to recognise problems, collect data, draw valid conclusions and define/suggest resolutions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of business partners.
• Knowledge of or experience with SAP or related programs.

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Education Benefits
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Family Care Benefits
• Commuter Transit Programme
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Programme

About us:

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organisations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivalled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world's largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America's largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron's, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor's Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets .

Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, please reach out to us at TalentResourceTeam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line.

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Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line.

Business Area: FINANCE

Job Category: Finance

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

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Req ID: 37761