AddressCompany description
Location: Basingstoke (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full Time, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Additional Benefits: Car Allowance, Annual Bonus & Private Medical Insurance
Thought The AA only provide roadside assistance? Think again.
For over 100 years, we’ve continued to evolve and adapt. Today, as the nation’s number one motoring organisation, we offer a range of excellent products and services to millions of customers from roadside assistance to home and motor insurance as well as providing the latest driving technologies. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as Senior FP&A Analyst, you’ll play a key part to our success and join us on this exciting motoring journey.
This is the job
Joining the AA as Senior FP&A Analyst, you will play a key role in the leading group wide cost control. Within this role, you will have to opportunity to model, analyse, interpret data and provide valuable insights to control costs and enhance EBITDA performance, and prepare and present outcomes to the senior level stakeholders.
What will I be doing?
- Drive the Cost management and reporting by analysing Cost drivers, unit economics and profitability across the Group.
- Lead the Group wide cost savings programme, assisting in identifying and tracking cost initiatives and the ongoing analysis of performance against targets on a regular basis
- Help drive delivery of cost savings by partnering across the organisation to monitor, scrutinize and develop a detailed understanding of business costs.
- Build and lead a group wide process to monitor and control FTE and the related cost, including preparation and presentation of reports to the CEO, CFO and Chief People Officer
- Review Cost of the overall bonus plan by analysing company performance metrics and payout scenarios.
- Leading the assessment and management of inflationary pressures on the Group
- Identifying and actioning improvement within the FP&A team to create more agile, accurate and insightful processes and reporting.
- Support delivery of financial forecasts, budgets, and 5-year plans and other Group FP&A ad hoc projects as they arise.
What do I need?
Capability, Knowledge and Experience:
- Proven track record of working in an FP&A environment in a similar company in terms of both size and complexity
- A strong technical accountant with good knowledge of statutory accounting, processes and controls
- Experience in preparing Exec level presentations and distilling complex technical topics to Exec or Board level
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Advanced excel skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a good communicator
- Ability to present financial information in a concise and confident manner
Education and Qualifications:
- Chartered Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)
Additional Information
We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
- Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
- Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
- Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
- Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
- Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
- Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family
Plus, so much more!
We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.
