FP&A Analyst

Oxford Instruments is seeking a Group FP&A Analyst to join its Group Finance team. Reporting to the Group FP&A Manager, you will help strengthen planning, reporting and analysis across the Group, providing insight that supports informed decision-making and the continued development of Finance as a strategic partner to the business. 

What you'll do 

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  Prepare and improve financial models and reports for budgeting, forecasting and scenario planning. 

  
  

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  Own and enhance reporting and analysis tools used across group, functional, divisional and regional teams. 

  
  

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  Partner with finance and business stakeholders to identify performance drivers and support strategic decisions. 

  
  

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  Help standardise and automate planning and reporting processes. 

  
  

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  Support global finance teams with planning data, reporting and query resolution, including IBM Controller. 

  
  

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  Deliver ad hoc analysis and materials for the Finance Leadership Team. 

  
  

What you'll bring 

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  Experience in financial planning, analysis or finance business partnering within a complex, multinational or matrix environment. 

  
  

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  Advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling, complex formulae and management of large datasets. 

  
  

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  Experience as an expert user of financial or consolidation systems. 

  
  

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  Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to explain analysis clearly. 

  
  

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  A proactive approach to process improvement, strong organisation and close attention to data integrity. 

  
  

Preferred, but not essential 

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  A professional finance qualification, such as ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent, or progress towards one. 

  
  

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  Experience in a complex international, matrixed organisation. 

  
  

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  Exposure to technology, scientific instrumentation or manufacturing. 

  
  

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  Direct experience of IBM Controller. 

  
  

Why join