Financial Planning & Analysis Data Analyst (Temporary)

We are currently looking to recruit a Financial Planning & Analysis Data Analyst to join our global Finance department on fixed-term basis for 4-5 months to cover a period of maternity leave. As a FP&A Data Analyst you will provide clear reporting to Business Streams and Regions to support forecasting and variance analysis. To capture business needs, drive consistency in data capture and automation in reporting.

About Nomad Digital

Nomad Digital is the world's leading provider of passenger and fleet connectivity solutions to the railway industry. Founded in 2002, and headquartered in the UK, currently serving more than 80+ global customers - in more than 40 countries - Nomad designs, builds, deploys and manages passenger Wi-Fi and on-board passenger infotainment systems. Nomad also provides remote online condition-based monitoring and maintenance solutions for optimising fleet management, operational performance and improving fuel economy.

Essential duties & responsibilities:

• Responsible for collation and consolidation of monthly actuals, rolling forecast and budgets along with variance analysis, risk/opportunities understanding by key performance drivers
• To be responsible for monthly closing activities, journal entries, general ledger reconciliation and other relevant regional documentation.
• To be responsible for production of accurate and timely monthly reporting packs to support the Regional Finance Managers in enabling Region Leadership and Operations Leaders to drive performance.
  
• To identify gaps in data or data inconsistency to drive more complete data capture within the key systems – in particular Netsuite ERP and MS Dynamics CRM.
  
• To drive simplification and automation in consolidation and analysis process for monthly reporting and budgeting cycles.
  
• To develop an understanding of Netsuite ERP, and become key user and expert in the department
  
• To proactively work with the Sales and Project Controlling team on a regular basis to ensure that all pipeline and new / recurring orders are reflected accurately in rolling sales and revenue forecasts.
  
• Accounting for and management of overheads for a portfolio of departments across the Group, whilst seeking out areas for efficiencies for savings (PO approvals, Accruals, Forecasting and variance analysis)
  
• Providing reporting to align resource budgets with project workload profiles
  
• To perform such other ad hoc responsibilities which may be required from time to time.
  
• To adhere to the principles of all Nomad Values, Health and Safety guidelines and Ethics practices

Qualification & experience requirements:

• Recently or part qualified CIMA/ACCA or similar with experience in an operational environment
  
• Degree or equivalent preferred
  
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, and budgeting principles
  
• Proficient in MS O365, especially Powerpoint and advanced Excel
  
• Experience with an ERP system essential (NetSuite an advantage) and other consolidation reporting systems
  
• Financial accounting and relevant technical accounting knowledge and ability to apply to real-life situations

Key Behaviours:

• Attention to detail with the ability to provide accurate and timely information to a high standard.
  
• Ability to work well in pressurised situations and think proactively in a fast-paced environment
  
• Ability to manipulate large volume of data and experience of carrying out detailed analysis of data, especially during the year end and to provide the results that are easily understood to external auditors and senior management
  
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload, including co-ordinating with others and ensuring that statutory and other deadlines are met.
  
• Ability to support and develop team members
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders up to and including Senior Executives
  
• To work as part of a team and independently to deliver a common goal or objective

Benefits

• Health Care Cash Plan.
  
• Life Cover & Critical Illness Cover.
  
• Contributory Pension Scheme via Aviva.
  
• 25 Days of Annual Leave with enhanced leave based on tenure.
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
  
• Employee Referral Scheme / Employee Recognition Scheme.
  
• Company Sick Plan.
  
• Hybrid Working Model - The role will consist of a mix of working from home and being in our Newcastle Head Office.

Our Commitment:

Nomad Digital is committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer, as well as providing equal opportunities in employment and freedom from unlawful discrimination on the grounds of age, race, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability, religion or beliefs.

We encourage and welcome all job applicants, especially those from diverse backgrounds and ensure everyone is treated equally and without discrimination.

Where possible we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements or appropriate reasonable adjustments on request. To discuss further, please email HR@nomadrail.com