Head of FP&A (Maternity Cover 12 months, FTC)

Head of FP&A (Maternity Cover 12 months, FTC)

About us

Elder is a dynamic scale-up revolutionising the care industry by connecting older adults to self-employed carers through an innovative technology-driven introductory model. We are committed to using data-driven insights to continuously improve outcomes for our customers and carers.

About the role

To support the business, we are looking for a commercially focussed Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to join the Finance Team in this hands-on and dynamic role, continuing to build out the planning and insight capabilities of the function. You will work closely with the CFO and Director of Finance and engage directly with the business to assist function heads with optimising their operations, budget setting and delivery, and supporting strategic decision-making.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Owning and ongoing development of existing business financial models to ensure production of timely insight to the business and the Board and accurate business forecasts for EBITDA and cash as well as long-range plans and scenario modelling;

• Acting as a conduit between the CFO, Head of Finance and Senior Data Engineer, develop and prepare a relevant analysis of business performance and support assessment and development of overall financial insight;

• Acting as a Business Partner advising, challenging and building rapport with senior stakeholders;

• Line Management of one Commercial Finance Analyst

• Thriving for continuous improvement, evaluating business KPIs and working closely with business operational management.

• Delivering functional insight to identify and support opportunities for operational efficiency and drive operational planning such as ensuring an accurate assessment of resources needed

• Developing, documenting and embedding scalable finance analysis processes and controls to support significant company growth;

• Supporting Board and Investor presentations;

• Supporting project work and continuous improvement focus within the business.

Requirements

• Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA

• Previous FP&A role experience; with strong commercial focus

• Attention to detail with the ability to focus on big picture challenges;

• Self-starter mindset: experience of proactive business engagement with experience to know when to work independently and when to engage others;

• Interest in progressing within a fast-paced organisation;

• Experience in working with complex modelling requirements, ideally in a complex multi-channel business

• Advanced Excel skills with proven experience of working with large Excel-based financial models;

• Excellent written and verbal skills with the ability to engage with non-financial stakeholders

Nice to have

• Previous experience in a scale-up or a fast-paced environment

• Experience using modern BI tools (i.e. Omni, Looker etc)

Benefits

We’re a service business and we know that without the best people, we cannot build the best company which is why we treat our team very well. We can offer:

• Competitive Salary

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Dental and health insurance

• Flexible working hours

• Hybrid office/remote flexible work arrangements - working remotely 3 days a week

• Sponsored quarterly team and company socials

• Mentoring and coaching programmes to help you achieve your personal and career goals

• Macbook + any particular extras you require

• Cycle-to-work scheme

• AND a genuine opportunity to be a very key part of a high-growth business

Do something you genuinely care about. Join a diverse team of skilled, passionate and progressive people who like to get on with each other. Work at one of Europe’s fastest-growing scale-up. Apply today.

Elderly care represents one of society’s greatest challenges. Are you ready to be part of the solution? Apply today.

Elder recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status.