FP&A Director

Fitch Group is currently seeking a FP&A Director based out of our London office.  

As a leading, global financial information services provider, Fitch Group delivers vital credit and risk insights, robust data, and dynamic tools to champion more efficient, transparent financial markets. With over 100 years of experience and colleagues in over 30 countries, Fitch Group’s culture of credibility, independence, and transparency is embedded throughout its structure, which includes Fitch Ratings, one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, and Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of insights, data and analytics. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst. 

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. It is the strength of our business. It comes from people around the world in a shared pursuit: to equal something greater than they could ever accomplish alone. Every team member is essential to our business and every perspective is critical for our success. Develop yourself in a culture that values flexibility, expects your opinion and trusts your decisions. Together we evolve and so will you, in an environment that asks you to challenge yourself – and us.

About the Team

Working closely with a Finance Senior Director, this role involves providing financial insights and support to the BMI business within Fitch Solutions.

How You’ll Make an Impact: 

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the BMI business and its strategic objectives and how they relate to financial planning activities.
• Manage monthly performance reporting with full accountability.
• Actively participate in management meetings and take ownership for Finance related issues
• Be the focal point for all BMI related Finance issues and the ‘go to’ person for the BMI senior management team to resolve Finance queries.
• Ownership for the creation of budgets and forecasts, providing insight and detailed analysis.
• Prepare analyses and provide actionable insights for senior management on emerging issues
• Work with senior stakeholders to develop the financial assumptions and models which underpin new ideas and investment initiatives
• Gain a detailed understanding of key business performance metrics as they relate to client sales activities, contract values, discounts, product mix evolution and product profitability.
• Proactively seek ways to enhance, streamline, and automate existing processes
• Function as a reliable Business and Finance partner to the Fitch Solutions Management Team and Group Finance/Accounting.
• Working with senior stakeholders to influence major financial decisions.

You May be a Good Fit if:

• Fully Qualified Accountant.
• Previous experience in FP&A Roles with a desire to continue this development.
• Problem-solving abilities utilizing available resources effectively.
• Expertise in financial software applications, including Excel, Powerpoint, ERP systems and AI Tools.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting complex financial data.
• Previous experience creating Financial Models and use of business intelligence tools.
• Experience collaborating with senior stakeholders.

What Would Make You Stand Out: 

• Relevant previous FP&A experience
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Good technology skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good Data Visualization

Why Choose Fitch: 

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. 

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