Emerald, a leader in building dynamic market platforms that integrate live events, media, & commerce, seeks a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to work across the EMEA entities. The FP&A Analyst will be tasked with providing reporting and forecasting insights to aid in driving growth for EMEA based brands. They will provide accurate and timely data analysis and support the forecasting process to best reflect the future expectations for the brand, both to Emerald corporate and the local brand leadership teams.
To best support a large portfolio of brands at Emerald, our team needs someone proactive who can effectively own their assigned Portfolio and departments with a confident, inquisitive mindset and engage in meaningful strategic conversations with senior and executive-level leaders. The best candidates will have the ability to juggle competing priorities effectively, investigate anomalies to resolution with a strong dedication to accuracy and attention to detail, and enjoy the challenge of working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative organisation. As a true business partner, this position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the success of the business units it supports and offers growth and advancement opportunities for those seeking a long-term impact.
Responsibilities:
Support the annual budget and quarterly reforecast processes through partnering with Group Finance Director and brand teams
Communicate financial process requirements and due dates to brand teams across Emerald
Manage the process of collecting and submitting brand forecasts into Emerald platforms
Provide visibility to forecasts and monthly financial results to brand leadership throughout the year.
Produce month end variance analyses to forecasts with brand teams and Emerald corporate consolidation team
Participate in integrating newly acquired businesses to the Emerald infrastructure and processes
Special projects as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Proven (3-5 years) experience in corporate/operations finance role that demonstrates financial modeling, reporting, and deep analytical capabilities
CIMA/ ACCA qualification preferred
Proficiency in planning and accounting software (Hyperion, Accounts IQ, Xero).
Proven experience with Microsoft Office Suite including advanced/expert level Excel skills.
Communication Skills: Effective communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders
Organisational Skills: Excellent organisational and time-management skills with ability to manage competing priorities
We are an independently minded company creating events that reshape industries into inspired communities. We believe that good business starts with great relationships, so we always put human connections at the heart of every marketplace and experience.
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