FP&A Analyst (12 month fixed-term contract)

About us

Founded in 2008, CitNOW is an innovative, enterprise-level software product suite that allows automotive dealerships globally to sell more vehicles and parts more profitably. CitNOW’s app-based platform provides a secure, brand-compliant solution – for dealers to build trust, transparency and long-lasting relationships.

CitNOW Group was formed in 2021 to unite a portfolio of 12 global software companies leveraging innovation to aid retailers and manufacturers in delivering an outstanding customer experience. We have over 300 employees worldwide who all contribute to our vision to provide market-leading automotive solutions to drive efficiencies, seamlessly transforming every customer moment.

The CitNOW Group is no ordinary technology company, we live a series of One Team values and this guiding principle forms the foundation of CitNOW Group’s award winning, collaborative and inclusive culture. Recognised recently within the Top 25 Best Mid Sized Companies to work for within the UK, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work.

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated FP&A Analyst to join our Finance Team on a 12-month fixed term contract, reporting into the Head of FP&A.

The FP&A Analyst will play a pivotal role in driving informed decision-making, financial strategy and performance analysis across the organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the budgeting and forecasting processes, financial results analysis, providing strategic insights and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure alignment with business goals.

This role is based at our offices in Wokingham, however we appreciate the importance of a positive work life balance and offer a hybrid home and office working model.

Key responsibilities include:

• Administer the implementation of the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with department heads to gather relevant inputs and assumptions
• Build a deep understanding of the metrics used to build any forecasts/budgets across all entities
• Analyse and interpret financial data to provide meaningful insights to senior management, highlighting trends, risks and opportunities that impact the organization's revenue & gross margin
• Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports, including variance analyses against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods, to assist senior leaders in making informed decisions
• Collaborate with business partners to develop key performance indicators (KPIs) that align with strategic objectives and track and report on these metrics regularly
• Monitor financial health by identifying potential areas of concern and recommending corrective actions to ensure financial targets are met
• Provide decision support through financial modelling and scenario analysis for various strategic initiatives, acquisitions, investments and other business opportunities
• Investor relations support, responding to ad hoc requests and managing expectations of the shareholders
• Establish strong cross-functional relationships with departments such as Sales, Marketing, Operations and HR to facilitate seamless information exchange and collaboration
• Liaise with Treasury to inform cashflow forecasts
• Continuously improve financial processes, reporting systems and analytical tools to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial planning and analysis activities

We are looking for:

• Proven experience in financial planning and analysis
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and distil into actionable insights
• Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting techniques and budgeting processes
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, along with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Skilled in organising tasks and establishing priorities to meet deadlines
• Strong technical experience with Excel is a necessity

In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits package is second to none. Employee wellbeing is at the heart of our people strategy, with a number of innovative wellness initiatives such as flexi-time, where employees can vary their start and finish times within our core business hours and/or extend their lunch break by up to 2 hours per day. Employees also benefit from an additional two half days paid leave per year to focus on their personal wellbeing.

We recognise the development of our people is vital to the ongoing success of the business and proudly promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement, along with opportunities to develop and progress a successful career with us.

The CitNOW Group is an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity across our international teams. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace where everyone’s individuality is valued.

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