Group FP&A and Reporting Accountant

Group FP&A and Reporting Accountant

Location: London / Hybrid
£70-80k

Role Overview

An engineering and defence business is seeking a Group FP&A and Reporting Accountant to join its central finance team. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality financial insights and consolidated reporting to senior leadership, supporting strategic decision-making across the business.

You’ll be part of a small, high-performing FP&A team responsible for monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and financial consolidation. The role offers a hybrid working model, with 2–3 days per week in a central London office to foster collaboration and team culture.

Key Responsibilities

Monthly Group Management Accounts

Consolidate financial data using SAP BPC, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Prepare consolidation adjustment journals
Analyse and challenge variance reports from business units
Deliver insightful reporting to executive stakeholders
Budgeting & Forecasting

Support the planning cycle with clear instructions and timelines
Consolidate budget submissions and process adjustments
Review submissions for compliance and key performance drivers
Prepare rolling forecasts based on material changes
Group Financial Statements

Assist in preparing annual and interim consolidated financial statements
Liaise with external auditors and support audit processes
Contribute to technical accounting reviews and reporting packs
Projects & Initiatives

Participate in cross-functional projects including system upgrades and reporting enhancements
SAP BPC Support

Provide technical assistance to users across the business
Collaborate with systems teams to test and implement changes
Develop and maintain reporting templates and workbooks
Experience & Skills

Essential

Qualified accountant with Industry experience post qualification.       
Stakeholder Management: Engaging with senior leadership and wider FP&A community to communicate and query financial results.
Accounting Knowledge: Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices, including GAAP and IFRS. (being able to explain technical accounting to non-technical, non-financial staff)
Financial Modelling: Proficient in building and interpreting financial models to project company performance.
Advanced Excel Skills and Experience of Finance IT applications: (e.g. SAP BPC, Navision, IFS etc.)
Ideally familiarity with BI tools like Power BI or Tableau

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leader in its field with good opportunities to progress internally.

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