Financial Reporting Analyst

Who you are

• Experienced in planning & reporting of business performance with strong numerical and analytical skills. Experience of using, maintaining and improving consolidated finance systems to support key processes
• Strong organisation skills supporting large, complex processes. Also comfortable in dealing with ambiguity and applying financial techniques to review submissions and draw sensible conclusions from large datasets. Strong attention to detail is a must
• Comfortable in developing a broad base of relationships with key contacts and having the confidence to challenge business performance and submissions
• Experience in working across multi disciplinary, virtual teams would be beneficial
• Proven track record of combining advanced financial analysis with qualitative investigation to generate insights. Adept at compiling robust financial projections aligned with other relevant management processes
• Comfortable in identifying issues and trends when analysing financial data
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint skills are a prerequisite. Experience in Oracle EPM, Hyperion Smart View would also be beneficial
• Previous experience of accurately communicating business issues to appropriate parties and providing support to stakeholders
• This role would be suited to a qualified/ working towards qualification Accountant
• Financial Services experience preferable

What the job involves

• The Financial Reporting analyst will support the delivery of, and improvement in, a number of key management reporting and planning processes in relation to the M&G PLC group wide expense base
• By providing consistent, high quality commercial insight the role will play a key role in supporting decision making and the delivery of the Groups long term expense aspirations
• The role works closely with the finance business partnering community from across the Group in order to review, challenge and report on functional and segment expense plans and performance
• Finally, the role will also support, embed and integrate new ways of working as we look to streamline our processes
• The role will involve a blend of home and office based working from our Edinburgh or Stirling offices
• Support in the delivery of group level management expense reporting and forecasting
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including finance business partners to support commercial decision making and the co-ordination of key processes
• Deliver high quality management information, performance reporting and analysis by preparing, developing, and analysing key financial information
• Remain up to date with key performance and financial matters and develop an understanding of the KPIs and cost drivers that impact business performance
• Manipulate and analyse data to provide adhoc value add commercial insight and commentary to support in maximising results
• Working with BAU and transformation teams to identify and deliver on potential areas of improvement in our tools and processes. Taking ownership to see issues through to conclusion
• Work closely with the offshore expense team to ensure we deliver processes & outputs in the most efficient manner

Benefits

• 8% non-contributory pension plus up to 5% matching
• Life Assurance & Death in Service
• Support, feedback and development programmes to help you reach your full potential
• Flexible culture and ways of working
• Focus on health & wellbeing
• 30 days holiday as standard (excluding bank holidays), with the ability to purchase an additional 5 days
• Time off when you need it includes carer's leave, faith leave, grandparent leave and career breaks
• New parents receive up to 26 weeks of full pay while on leave
• 4-week back-to-work transition for new parents: work 80% of your contractual hours, be paid for 100%
• New parents can take family leave in flexible blocks within the first year of birth/adaoption