Key Responsibilities:-
Lead and deliver end-to-end FP&A transformation engagements, including:-
- Operating model redesign (centralised/decentralised FP&A)
- Planning, budgeting, and forecasting process improvement
- Cost allocation and performance management enhancements
- Finance business partnering and insight generation
- Technology enablement (e.g. Anaplan, TM1, Oracle EPM, SAP BPC)
- Conduct current state assessments, identify pain points, and shape future-state design
- Engage with client stakeholders from CFO to FP&A teams to co-develop solutions
- Manage project timelines, deliverables, and junior consultants (Manager grade)
- Contribute to internal thought leadership, proposition development, and go-to-market strategy
- Support business development, proposal writing, and client pitch delivery
- Build, Operate, Transition for key FP&A positions
Essential:
- Prior experience in a management consulting firm, delivering Finance or FP&A projects
- Relevant industry experience in a Finance function within a Financial Services firm (e.g. FP&A, Finance Transformation, Business Partnering, or Strategy Finance)
- Deep understanding of the Financial Services sector: banks, insurance, asset management and/or the Financial Services enablement sector ( e.g. FMI, FS technology)
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ideally you will be available to start work in September
Desirable:
- Familiarity with FP&A tools such as Anaplan, Oracle EPM, SAP BPC, Adaptive Insights, or similar
- Exposure to data visualisation / reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau)
- Experience in AI/ML applications in Finance, or automation (e.g. RPA)
Candidate Profile
- Passionate about transforming the Finance function in Financial Services
- Commercially aware, client-focused, and outcomes-driven
- Able to operate in ambiguous environments and shape structured solutions
- Strong interpersonal skills and comfortable working with senior stakeholders
- Team player with a growth mindset and an interest in emerging technologies
Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003
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