Financial Planning Analyst

Internal use only - Grade F

About us. 

We are The Very Group and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and well-being. 

About the role.

We are recruiting a Financial Planning Analyst to work in the Financial Services Finance team.  The successful candidate will support the delivery of financial plans for Financial Services that will meet the strategic goals for the Group.

Develop strategic business plans with the leadership team and senior managers to support The Very Group’s strategy.

Success in the role demands the timely delivery of accurate, well-presented and relevant strategic planning information in a user-friendly form, which is capable of being modified quickly to meet the ever-changing needs of its users.

Key Responsibilities   

• Support preparation of Five Year Plans, Budgets & Rolling Forecasts.
• Work with management across the Group to develop business cases and provide financial modelling support. Challenge assumptions and identify risks to regulatory requirements and business targets.
• Ensure financial models are fit for purpose:
• Financial control and data integrity.
• Compliance with financial accounting standards.
• Reliability and robustness.
• Functionality and flexibility.
• Understand the commercial drivers of the FS performance to provide commercial insight.
• Support to ongoing process improvements.
• The role also involves ad hoc analysis which may require direct interaction with various management levels including Exec.
• Advising senior business leaders on commercial implications of strategic decisions, new initiatives, historic trends and current events affecting group financial performance.

About you.

• A qualified accountant is preferred but part-qualified applicants will be considered if exceptional.
• Financial modelling experience.
• A self-starter with the social confidence and charisma to develop highly productive stakeholder relationships.
• Possess a willingness to learn and develop financial modelling skills
• Able to challenge upwards and cross-functionally and welcomes being challenged.
• Technically excellent with the ability to deal with complexity and communicate complex financial matters in simple terms.
• First-class analytical skills with the ability to interpret critical information and data.
• To be comfortable working to tight deadlines under pressure.
• The ability to navigate and thrive successfully through a complex and demanding business.
• To be able to accept ambiguity and embrace change.

How to apply

Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions.

What happens next?

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.

You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position:

1st stage - An informal 30-45 minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.

2nd Stage – A one-hour formal interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions.

As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

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Equal opportunities

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.