Established in 2000, specialising in aviation after-market supply chain and AOG solutions, we offer a true 24/7 AOG service demonstrating a commitment to meeting time- critical needs. As such we are a well respected and trusted name within the aviation industry and the company is growing year on year. We are looking to recruit a FP&A Analyst to support our fast growing award winning business.

Based in Watford in well-appointed offices, with excellent facilities including an on-site gym and close to the town centre and travel links.

FP&A Analyst

Reporting to the CFO this is a key company role that will provide informative financial planning, commercial support, and analysis to our business; the position will support strategic decision making and will look to increase financial acumen and raise commercial awareness across the business.

Skills and Experience

· Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is essential

· Experience with Top 10 audit firm

· Significant knowledge and working experience with IFRS, UK and US GAAP

· Previous BI / data experience

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial management software including experienced user of Power BI

· Highly skilled in cost & variance analysis, KPI analysis, budgeting/forecasting and the development of financial models

· Extensive experience in financial analysis

· Proficiency in financial modelling and forecasting

· Exceptional communication and presentation skills

· Excellent stakeholder management - influencing skills and ability to seek to understand and challenge

Key Tasks

· Monthly consolidation of trading company accounts and preparation of holding company accounts

· Lead the company’s external audit requirements (statutory and lender)

· Maintain and further improving an effective forecasting, planning, reporting and analysis capability that will provide the company with appropriate tools to measure company performance

· Analysis of management financial reporting including all P&L, budgeting, regular forecasting and KPI reporting

· Preparing presentations in support of board meetings, monthly/quarterly and senior leadership meetings month end/ quarterly reporting

· Contributing to the further development of commercial finance support across the business; working with the business to disseminate best practice

· Contributing to the strategic aspects of the annual operating plan and budget process for the company

· Develop and generate models and reports

· Conduct competitor analysis

· Responsibility for business case development and analysis to support investment decisions

· Building out and developing reporting capabilities

· Preparation of management reporting packages including consolidation of Flash commentary, with clear understanding of the drivers behind key metrics

Identify and highlight unusual trends

· Support CFO in review and communication of monthly results to the UK and US leadership teams

· Coordinate ad-hoc analytics based on business needs

Personality

• Enjoy working in a dynamic, high-growth and fast-paced environment
• Seek a self-starting role where you will need to think for yourself and use your initiative

Send CVs to joannew@sentry.aero and martin@sentry.aero

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £55,000.00-£65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Watford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Financial analysis: 3 years (preferred)