Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
Job Description
Job title: Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
Company: Volkswagen Financial Services
Job description: Financial Planning & Analysis ManagerFull Time, PermanentMilton Keynes – HybridSalary from £46,237Closing Date: 17th April 2024The purpose of this role is to deliver the following services to the VWFS UK Group companies: financial forecasting and planning; internal and shareholder reporting; cost centre control and budgeting. The role holder is responsible for identifying and implementing best practice financial planning, performance analysis and accompanying commentary, whilst having a focus on being a data champion in controlling and developing processes that are efficient using BI tools to ensure high quality output and time spent on value addIt is important to note that the scale of specific responsibilities are controlled by the rules set out by VWFS AG’s International Organisational Handbook I-OHB rules and regulations which are monitored and governed by the Parent Company of VWFS AGYour responsibilities will include:Reporting
- Production of internal and shareholder reporting in accordance with the financial services oriented controlling concept with a focus on continuously improving output through automation and efficiency whilst maintaining high quality accuracy and meeting of statutory deadlines
- Focus on being a champion of Data quality through maintaining data dictionaries and understanding lineage of data to all measures in reporting to ensure standardisation across the department’s teams.
- SME for all controlling topics related to Data & reporting with a view to providing clarity and confidence to stakeholders both UK and international on any issues arising
- Support other member of controlling on development of financial models such as income Earning Assets (EA) models or overhead forecasting models in order to ensure consistency and sound platform to forecast from
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Analysis and commentary on all reporting & KPIs with a view to understanding what the impact is to the business across income & overheads with variances clearly explained and understanding the “so what” element to drive business performance
- Build, develop & maintain high quality forecasting models using local data in order to support the planning round and quarterly forecasting process using BI tools to automate the process where possible
- SME for designated matrix controlling topics related to the Income Statement, Balance Sheet , Overheads & Cost of Money utilising this approach in the planning round and forecasting processes with in depth understanding of the matrix area
- Review and Challenge Cost centre managers robustly on a monthly basis to drive efficiency in spend and ensuring value for money and accountability through the benefits realisation process.
Other
- Ad hoc analysis as directed by the General Manager – Central controlling or other senior managers in order to steer the business
- Ensure procedures are maintained and uploaded to Netconsent by the deadlines required including any other compliance topics such as RoPAs or ARIS Maps
Skills and experience required:
- Automotive finance or relevant cross experience with high level of data literacy in building and maintaining financial models
- Qualified Accountant or relevant QBE experience
- Business Partnering Experience in a large corporate environment with experience of managing senior stakeholders
- Planning and forecasting experience in line with International Accounting Standards and the Financial Services oriented Controlling Concept is essential.
- Educated to degree level, or holds a professional qualification and proactively focuses on continual professional development.
- The ability to communicate complex issues with integrity at all levels up to, and including, Board level
- Excellent numeric and problem solving skills
- Self-starter and able to quickly understand next steps to drive forward the role and resolution of queries
- Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness with an ability to deliver management and financial accounts and to develop strategic initiatives
- Strong MS Office / SAP / SAP BW / Tableau Skills
- A proactive approach with the ability to react appropriately and effectively to changing circumstances and demands
- Proven ability to provide accurate data in a fast paced environment
- An appreciation of stakeholder requirements in particular Brands and Retailers
- Proven experience and ability to negotiate and influence decision making
- Process orientated and methodical approach to managing simultaneous work streams
- Ability to and experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proactive and engaging mind, having a record of analysing complex and unrelated issues, and making appropriate and successful recommendations in response
- Commercial acumen and awareness
What’s in it for you?A salary starting from £46,237 subject to experience and working 35 hours per week. You’ll also receive an excellent benefits package including tax efficient company car from day one, 2 additional vehicles for family members after 6 months, annual discretionary bonus and salary review, 27 days holiday with the option to purchase more, access to various health & wellbeing services, private medical insurance after 6 months as well as career progression, professional development and access to LinkedIn Learning.We also have a hybrid working model whereby colleagues can work a minimum of one day in the Milton Keynes office. Flexibility is expected and you can work in the office more if you’d prefer.About Volkswagen Financial ServicesOur mission is straight forward, we want to be ‘The Key to Mobility’. What does that mean? To make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers.Volkswagen Financial Services is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Diversity and Inclusion is not just a statement for us and we are nurturing an environment where everyone can be their 100% self. If there is anything we can do to support you being your 100% self during our recruitment process, please let us know and we will support you as best we canLoading…Close mapLocationBrunswick CourtBrunswick Court, Yeomans Drive, Milton Keynes, England, MK14 5LRLoading…Loading…
Expected salary: £46237 per year
Location: Milton Keynes
