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Financial Analyst
Job Posted: 9 hours ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 52,500 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Poole, Dorset
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Role Summary
The Financial Analyst will support the Treasury and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) functions by producing the annual financial plan and forecast financial return (FFR). The position involves detailed scenario and stress testing, integrating financial and development data into the financial planning software, and ensuring accurate, reconciled outputs for both internal and regulatory use. The postholder also supports credit rating processes, cash flow forecasting, KPI monitoring, and continuous improvement of planning tools and reporting.
Flexible working available with occasional travel to the Dorset office when required
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Forecasting
* Assist in producing the annual and quarterly financial plans under supervision.
* Translate and reconcile financial and development data into business planning software.
* Prepare the annual Financial Forecast Return (FFR) and ensure alignment with statutory accounts.
Scenario Analysis & Stress Testing
* Perform stress testing and scenario analysis across economic and financial variables.
* Develop new testing methodologies and analytical outputs to assess risk.
Credit Rating & Benchmarking
* Support preparation of business plan inputs for credit rating reviews, including the annual S&P submission.
* Produce and analyse monthly peer benchmarking reports related to credit rating.
Cash Flow & KPI Reporting
* Support the monthly cash flow forecast and stakeholder reporting.
* Monitor and report on financial KPIs and contribute to enhanced reporting mechanisms.
Development Data Integration
* Extract, format, and reconcile development data for input into financial planning tools.
* Produce and refine the monthly development metrics report for the investment panel.
Covenant Analysis & Entity Structuring
* Maintain and monitor the Group’s net worth equalisation model to assess lender covenant compliance.
* Advise on entity structuring for new development projects based on covenant analysis.
Reporting & Process Improvement
* Develop and automate reports using available finance tools to improve data accessibility.
* Support initiatives to reduce manual processes and improve data quality within Treasury and FP&A.
General Support
* Assist the Head of FP&A and Director of Treasury with ad-hoc tasks and strategic projects.
* Contribute to the preparation of the quarterly and annual living business plan documentation.
Skills and experience:
* Financial Planning & Analysis experience of complex consolidated group structures
* Experience in Scenario and Stress testing with a good understanding of operational triggers and mitigation strategies
* Relevant treasury/finance qualification/business degree or experience
* Knowledge and understanding of financial information derived from financial statements and accounting standards with ability to present findings to stakeholders including at board level
* Experience in cash flow analysis and cash flow forecasting
* Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
* Business Information/Analysis tools and financial planning tools
* Excellent knowledge of general IT technologies
* Excellent organisational skills Excellent time management skills
* Understanding of the Treasury functionBefore You Apply
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