FP&A Analyst, Private Equity, 6 to 9 month FTC

FP&A Analyst, Global Private Equity firm, 6 to 9 month FTC

Scope for this role to be made permanent

Our client

Our client is one of the world's leading private equity fund managers who have more than over €50bn of assets under management and a strong presence in Europe, North America and Asia.

The role

Working as a member of the Financial Planning & Analysis ("FP&A") team the role will involve supporting the business to provide accurate and thoughtful analysis to stakeholders to enable decision making.

The FP&A Analyst will support the FP&A team with the preparation of the budget, forecasts and other strategic requests and will be required to work collaboratively with the firm's Management and Reporting teams, Funds Administration, Investor Relations and Shareholder Relations teams to address current areas of focus for the business.

Responsibilities

Strategic analysis:

• Prepare and deliver complex strategic analysis related to business and strategic plans

Financial modelling:

• Build and maintain financial models to simulate different scenarios and assess the potential impact of strategic decisions on the company's financial performance

Forecasting:

• Assist with the annual budget and periodic re-forecasts
• Maintaining fund waterfall models
• Prepare short-and-medium term forecasts to support FX hedging decision making

Reporting:

• Assisting with fund portfolio valuation models, which support the accounting for the Group's investment and carried interest income
• Preparation of routine analysis to the firm's executive committee, Group Board and Audit & Risk Committee
• Ad-hoc reporting and presentation requirements

Required skills and experience

Desirable skills:

• Strong academic bakground and someone sharp and switched on
• Likely to be an ACA/ACCA/CIMA Part qualified or finalist
• Someone working in an analytical finance role OR commercially minded managment accounting role
• Flexible on sector but naturally a background working in financial services or fund managment would be desirable
• High level Excel knowledge required, with financial modelling skills desirable
• Experience in preparing papers for senior staff
• Accuracy of analysis and attention to detail

Strong Communication:

• Displays strong verbal and written skills
• Ensures clear, concise and appropriate communication
• Able to prepare 'board ready' presentations

Personal Effectiveness:

• Operates in an organised and structured manner with an appropriate focus on detail
• Remains flexible and demonstrates ability to prioritise work
• Remains composed under pressure
• Ability to work unsupervised and keen to take on responsibilities