Group Senior FP&A Manager

Job Description

Mobico Group is a multinational, growing FTSE250 business, spanning 11 countries and a variety of different modes of transport, including bus, coach and rail.An opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and driven Senior Group FP&A Manager to join the Group FP&A team, which is pivotal in supporting the Board to evaluate the strategic direction and financial performance of the Group during a time of significant change.Reporting to the Head of Group FP&A, this role will work within a team of 4 FP&A professionals and alongside the wider Group Finance team. The role is based in the Group’s global HQ in Birmingham city centre, with a hybrid working pattern and with occasionaltravel to the Group’s office in London. The team closely supports the CFO and Group Business Development Director, as well as working closely with other Group functions including Reporting, Treasury, ESG, Procurement and Tax.What youll do...Taking ownership for the overall delivery of the periodic reforecasting, annual Budget and longer term Strategic Plan, including project managing the processes, co-ordinating the work of the FP&A Analysts to complete the required analyses, maintaining and developingfinancial models in support of these activities, challenging divisional management on input assumptions, shaping the overall financial projections and summarising the output of these processes for the Board.Regularly liaising with divisional finance teams to understand business performance and risk/opportunity to this, gather required data to support Group analysis, and constructively and confidently challenge on key assumptions in forecasts / Budget.Designing and concluding upon insightful financial analysis to understand and articulate key topics such as capital expenditure, cost savings, fleet financing methods and return on capital employed, among others.Leading on the half yearly going concern and goodwill impairment review processes, with support from the FP&A Analyst, taking responsibility for liaison with external auditors and drafting of papers for the Audit Committee.Performing complex financial modelling to support the Board in evaluating strategic decisions on investment/divestment, growth expansion and refinancing.Collaborating with other Group functions, including Investor Relations, Financial Reporting, Treasury, Tax, Commercial Development and Procurement.Taking ownership for the credit ratings review process, maintaining the financial model calculating key metrics, monitoring the Group’s credit outlook and preparing presentations for the annual agency review meetings.Completing ad-hoc financial analysis for the CFO, often in response to investor / analyst queries, demonstrating a strong understanding of key trends within the business, with a willingness to further investigate where required.In addition, there is also the opportunity when workload allows to become involved in other projects within the Group Finance team.This is a highly complex and multi-faceted business, both from an operational and a technical accounting standpoint. While the individual will not be responsible for oversight of technical accounting, a sound grasp of IFRS and a willingness to further developknowledge on these matters will be highly beneficial in the role.This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious person to develop in an international listed business environment. We are looking for candidates who are capable of being successors for other senior finance roles within the Group and as such we are recruitingwith this in mind, in addition to the requirements for this particular role. For high performers there are significant career development opportunities across the Group.What youll need...Qualified accountant (5yrs+ PQE) with either industry and/or transaction services experience preferred. The role would best suit a second time mover from industry, likely with a Big 4 accountancy background.Experience in leading financial planning activities in other fast-paced, complex businesses would be highly advantageous. Experience in a listed/private equity environment would be beneficial.Excellent financial modelling skills, with the ability to build, develop and maintain complex financial models which remain robust and flexible to adapt to business planning needs (e.g. scenario modelling)Sound understanding of technical accounting, ideally with prior experience in IFRS 15/16 and a willingness to further develop technical knowledge to support development in the role.Strong data analysis capabilities, able to assimilate data from multiple sources to draw conclusions and present these in an insightful manner.Excellent attention to detail and curiosity to challenge the status quoAble to communicate confidently with senior personnel and to present information in a succinct and professional manner. Prior experience of preparing written materials for ExecCo/Board is required.Highly efficient and with the energy and tenacity to see work through to completion, in a timely manner, ensuring deadlines are met at all times. Able to take end-to-end responsibility for certain key tasks, including co-ordinating the work of more junior teammembers.Resilient, able to cope well with pressure and have the organisational skills to manage a diverse range of tasks and competing priorities.A motivation to identify and implement process improvement within the role.Able to collaborate well with employees across all levels within the organisationWhat we offer in return for your hard work and commitment...Car allowance and performance related bonusFree Bus & Coach travel for yourselfComplimentary coach travel for a Nominated Person or complimentary bus travel for a Spouse or Partner50% discount for friends and family on full fares on our coach servicesCompany pensionEmployee Assistance programmePrivate online GP serviceLife AssuranceNational Express is proud to be a Disability Committed organisation. We therefore welcome applications from disabled candidates. Please let us know in your application if you have any accessibility needs.We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications before the advertised closed date.Things to Note... At National Express, we are really proud of our health and safety record and as a result, we operate a Drugs and Alcohol Policy which is app