Fp&A Financial Accountant

We have a great opportunity for an FP&A Financial Accountant to join our fast-paced and friendly Finance Department in our central Bristol offices.

Within this role, the successful candidate can expect to support a highly dynamic and business facing Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team. The candidate will design models, build plans and provide analytical review of business performance, as well as having the opportunity to deputise for the FP&A manager in business partnering meetings, where they will learn about the commercial business and help steer performance. Additionally, they will provide high-quality management information (MI) to support decision making from across the business, including at executive management level. You will work closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders, using analytical skills to provide insightful, accurate and timely commentary to explain both past performance, and identify future opportunities. Any successful applicant will also have the opportunity to work in the other controlling areas; Reporting; Expenses and DAS Law, doing a range of different work as required by the wider Business Controlling & Reporting team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Designing, and building business plans and forecasts, reviewing, analysing and sense-checking assumptions, as well as undertaking controlling activities to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.
• Fulfilling monthly, quarterly and ad hoc MI requests from senior stakeholders across the business, providing insightful and analytical commentary on performance.
• Deputising for the FP&A manager in a business partnering capacity, communicating complex finance concepts clearly to non-finance employees and supporting the broader interaction between functions.
• Using analytical skills to solve problems as they arise and continually developing processes to enhance their efficiency and control.
• Proactively supporting DAS UK change initiatives, which may include the ongoing integration of DAS UK and its new parent group, ARAG, as well as any other change programmes undertaken in this dynamic environment.
• Taking on both business-as-usual and ad hoc work for the other controlling areas as required.

We are keen to hear from Qualified Accountants (CIMA, ACA or equivalent) or those close to qualifying that can demonstrate the following:

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build solid working relationships both within and outside the Finance department
• Strong Excel skills are essential, and working knowledge of SAP and its analytical tools is preferable
• Previous experience of month-end close culture of strict deadlines, tight financial controls and taking responsibility for quality of work produced
• Previous experience working within the insurance industry / financial services would be highly desirable, however this is not essential

As a team we are passionate and enthusiastic about what we do. Our people are encouraged to think independently and to take ownership of their work. In return for your commitment we will offer you generous remuneration and an attractive benefits package which will include:

• 25 days holiday with the option to buy up to a further 5 days
• Company pension scheme with the option to increase contributions
• Group Income Protection for all employees
• Group Legal Protection for all employees
• A choice of either European Motor Assistance or Home Emergency Assistance
• Inclusion in our Health Cash plan
• Salary sacrifice benefits including Cycle scheme 
• A comprehensive wellbeing programme including free eye tests
• Access to our employee discounts hub offering exclusive discounts across thousands of retail partners,
• The option to join our Sports and Social club which organises discounted events such as theatre visits, wine tasting and shopping trips

If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the criteria listed above.