Job Information
Corndel Head of FP&A in London, United Kingdom
Role: Head of FP&A
Team: Finance
Package: Pension, Unlimited Leave, Flexible Working
Location: Hybrid or Office-based (Minimum 2 days p/week in office)
Salary: £90,000 - £110,000 dependent on experience
About Corndel:
Corndel is a unique, multi award-winning UK management and technology training provider that focuses on delivering the highest quality programmes throughout an employee’s career. We partner with some of the UK’s largest and most exciting businesses to help drive organisational and personal performance through transformational learning.
Our vision is to shape a world where everyone is empowered to be their professional best. We are one of the fastest growing companies in the UK and provide a great platform for proactive and motivated individuals to take the next exciting step in their career. You will be joining an organisation with a fun, entrepreneurial and supportive environment, providing fulfilling work and an open, informal culture.
Role:
Corndel is seeking a commercial, hard-working, Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to join our Finance Team reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer.
You will join a company which is breaking new ground and offering a more intelligent, more dynamic, and more achievable way of developing people through a world class programme of vocational learning. Corndel delivers a range of programmes, including Leadership and Management, Data Analytics and Software Development. This is your opportunity to work with some of the largest and highest profile businesses in the UK, helping them and their staff succeed.
We are willing to provide training to the right candidate who exhibits the essential core skills.
You will:
Build a strong FP&A team that can support the business in achieving its strategic and growth objectives:
Lead the FP&A function, overseeing budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis to support strategic decision making and drive business performance
Manage and develop a new budgeting process for P&L, balance sheet and cashflow
through implementation of a planning system that is fit for purpose
Manage and develop a team of finance professionals providing guidance, mentorship and opportunities for growth and development
Partner closely with key internal stakeholders including SLT, operations, curriculum, transformation, excellence and business development teams to provide financial insights, support business initiatives and drive financial performance
Drive continuous improvement in commercial finance processes and reporting, identifying opportunities to streamline operations and enhance efficiency
Prepare and present financial reports, highlighting key trends, opportunities and risks to senior management and investors
Prepare covenant calculations
Other duties as required
Person Specification – Financial Planning and Analysis
Corndel is looking for exceptionally talented people who want to make a difference and who are used to working hard to achieve success. People who want to overcome the complexities and challenges and gain satisfaction from seeing a job well done and be a want to be part of a successful company.
About You:
You’re an enthusiastic self-starter – keen to help transform the way organisations develop their people
You value inclusivity, being supportive and respectful of others
You are open to change and take a collaborative approach to challenges
You strive for excellence and have high expectations of yourself and others
You operate with integrity, trust and professionalism and empower others to do so
Experience and Skills:
Essential:
Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
5-8 Years PQE in an FP&A role
Strong FP&A experience including budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling & variance analysis with attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships and influence key stakeholders
Ability to adapt priorities quickly, to be pro-active and to work within strict deadlines
Strategic mindset with the ability to think critically and challenge the status quo, driving continuous improvement and innovation
IT literate & experienced in Microsoft excel / data analytics
Use of Power BI would be advantageous
Proven track record of building and developing an FP&A function would be advantageous
Experience of working with PE
Personality & Attitude
A can-do and upbeat attitude to work, colleagues and clients
A self-starter and self-manager who can get things done and work systematically and thoroughly
An inquisitive mind, able to find things out and problem solve
Pro-active and solutions focussed with detailed attention to both the outcomes and the inputs to secure them
Personal integrity and standards that mirror those of Corndel – where people and success matter
A passion for continued professional and personal development
Strong influencing and interpersonal skills
High level of commercial acumen
Why join Corndel?
We're committed to having a fully inclusive, welcoming and safe culture and always striving to improve
We provide an environment that is truly flexible and supportive, somewhere you will have autonomy over your role
We're a leader in our field, with quality and excellence at the heart of what we do
As part of our commitment to create an inclusive workplace where all colleagues can be their true selves, excel in their roles and progress in their careers, we recognise the importance of embracing the diversity in the working population and making Corndel a fully accessible employer.
As Corndel is a Disability Confident Employer, we make sure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a job will be offered an interview. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, when submitting your application, please select the appropriate option to let us know that you have a disability. Please note this does not mean that all disabled people are entitled to an interview, in some recruitment situations such as peak times, we might need to limit the overall numbers of interviews we offer.
If you have a disability that might affect any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know about any help or reasonable adjustments you need before any interview or assessment. We’ll work with you to make sure any appropriate support is in place and make the application process a more positive experience.
Corndel is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment practices, and will undertake pre-employment checks on the successful candidate, including Enhanced DBS Disclosure and a Barred List Check.
For more information contact joe.molloy@corndel.com
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