Finance Business Analyst

• Support the COO organisation with cost, headcount and operational performance insight
• Own a significant component of Anaplan modelling, configuration and ongoing maintenance
• Support routine month- and quarter-end close and the underlying data foundations
• Automate simple run-rate BTS entries and routine postings where inputs allow
• Complete reconciliations across fixed-asset WIP, project validation and go-live confirmation
• Maintain actual-to-budget mapping by GL, LOB and vendor
• Maintain clean cost centre, vendor and project-level actuals for cost partnering
• Deliver report refreshes, rolling templates and G&A dashboard security and maintenance
• Run monthly headcount uploads and headcount walks with HR data sources
• Provide reporting and analysis support to Group FP&A and Corporate FP&A stakeholders
• Research variances by GL, LOB and vendor and develop recommendations
• Prepare recurring COO cost packs and variance commentary
• Support development, configuration and maintenance of Anaplan Workforce and other Anaplan-based models
• Maintain Anaplan model integrity through structural changes, data-load checks, mapping updates, version management and validation
• Translate planning, headcount and cost-partnering requirements into Anaplan enhancements
• Act as backup to the model owner and progressively own routine maintenance, testing and issue resolution
• Prepare data, reporting and modelling inputs for the Enterprise Performance Management framework
• Adopt AI and automation tools to reduce manual effort and improve data accuracy
• Maintain driver-based assumptions for workforce, vendor cost, technology run-rate and operational initiatives
• Build relationships with COO budget owners and recommend process improvements
• Execute projects and processes, implement process changes and recommend larger changes for review

• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent), or a degree in finance, accounting or a related discipline
• 3+ years of experience in a finance, accounting and reporting role, or business partnering
• Strong Excel and data-handling skills
• Foundational Anaplan model-building experience across modules, lists, line items, formulas, dashboards, imports, model configuration and ongoing maintenance
• Familiarity with enterprise finance and HR systems such as Workday, Oracle, SAP, Hyperion or similar
• Familiarity with reporting tools such as Power BI
• Accurate, organised and curious, with a developing “so what” mindset and clear written and verbal communication
• Interest in cost partnering with operational functions, including understanding cost drivers, headcount movements, vendor spend and project or transformation investment
• Comfortable giving clear, simple answers to routine queries from function stakeholders
• Flexibility during month-end, quarter-end, forecast and planning cycle deadlines
• Occasional business travel may be required for planning or stakeholder meetings

Demonstrates expertise in Anaplan model-building, financial reporting, and data analysis, with a strong focus on cost partnering and operational performance insights. Proficient in Excel and familiar with enterprise finance systems, ensuring accurate and organized financial management.

• Anaplan Model-Building
• Financial Reporting
• Excel Data-Handling
• Cost Partnering
• Business Analysis

• Anaplan Configuration
• Financial Modelling
• Data Analysis
• Reconciliation
• Variance Analysis
• Cost Mapping
• Reporting Automation
• Budget Management
• Driver-Based Assumptions
• Project Validation

• Clear Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Curiosity
• Flexibility
• Relationship Building

• ACCA
• CIMA
• CPA

• Finance
• Accounting
• Business Partnering
• Operational Performance
• Cost Drivers

• Anaplan
• Excel
• Power BI
• Workday
• Oracle
• SAP
• Hyperion