FP&A Manager

OVERALL SUMMARY

At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life.

Join the Close Brothers Motor Finance Team where you will be responsible for the shaping and delivery of management information, production of the management accounts, internal reporting requirements and cost management/tracking (including Project spend).

Working as part of the Close Motor Finance team our ideal team member will have previous experience in the preparation and submission of month end results detailing expected performance with excellent analytical skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivery of monthly reporting packs, outlining key financial performance metrics to Irish ExCo
• Business partner with senior stakeholders to create cost budgets, monitor actual spend and help to identify cost saving opportunities, efficiencies and potential risks
• Provide timely commentary and variance analysis to support understanding of financial performance against budgets, forecasts and prior year
• Draft investor reports relating to the entities securitisation programme
• Production of annual budget and periodic forecasts
• Partner with the operations / support functions, helping them to understand and control key cost drivers
• Support the Motor and Retail Operations Business Partner with cost reporting to enable them to assess the performance of the division
• Delivery of management accounts, outlining key financial performance metrics to the board members

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE/ARE:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in technical aspects of accounting
• Advanced Excel skills
• Confident in working with senior stakeholders
• Engaging communication style and the ability to explain complex financial matters to non-finance colleagues
• Highly motivated with a pro-active attitude towards work
• Good time management skills and ability to work under pressure
• A qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA)

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE:

• Excel modelling experience
• Experience of the Financial Services or Automotive sectors

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs that require adjustments to ensure they have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Candidates who require the job description or application form in an alternative format, or any other adjustments, are encouraged to email us at recruit.ssc@closebrothers.com or request a call back.

ABOUT US

At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.

Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.

To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: https://www.closebrothers.com/careers

To find out more about life at Close Brothers:
https://www.closebrothers.com/life-close-brothers#374017299-899295541

To find out more about our benefits:
https://www.closebrothers.com/employee-benefits

To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment:
Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion ¦ Close Brothers Group

The Company

Close Brothers is a UK specialist banking group providing lending and deposit taking. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Our specialist lending and deposit solutions include: 

• Commercial: Offers specialist and predominantly secured lending principally to the SME market. 
• Retail : Provides intermediated finance through motor dealers, motor finance brokers and insurance brokers, and savings products for individuals and corporates. 
• Property: Offers residential development finance to established UK property developers, funding for commercial properties, and bridging and refurbishment loans.

At Close Brothers, we are here to help people and businesses thrive over the long term. 

Through our deep sector knowledge and expertise, focus on delivering excellent and specialist service, and strength of established relationships, we support our customers through the cycle. Our values of deep expertise, consistent service and long-term relationships embody our distinctive culture and customer-centric approach. 

We also recognise our responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our businesses, employees and customers, now and into the future.

The Benefits

Private medical

Discounted health checks

Stakeholder pension contribution

Gym discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Gym discounts

Purchase additional holiday

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