FP&A Director

FP&A Director

The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Team is currently seeking an FP&A Director based out of our London office.

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

What We Offer:

• Direct interaction with Senior Director and Managing Directors across the business line, ensuring high visibility.
• A collaborative environment with leaders in Commercial, Product, Technology, Human Resources and Operations.
• Exposure to a dynamic environment that encourages innovation and professional growth.
• Opportunities to contribute to key strategic business decisions.
• A great development opportunity for someone willing to develop their FP&A skills and knowledge.

We’ll Count on You To:

• 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.

What You Need to Have:

• 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 Fitch?

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.

Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.

We are building incredible things at Fitch, and we invite you to join us on our journey.

Fitch Learning is a leader in financial services training. With unrivaled breadth and depth of training, the company delivers learning solutions for apprentices and graduates, to those with 10+ years’ experience in Financial Services. Our learning solutions encompass expert faculty, e-learning, coaching and blended candidate assessments, improving individual contribution and collective business performance. 

In an uncertain macroeconomic environment, BMI's systematic, independent, and data-driven market insights, analysis and forecasts enable customers to recognize and assess risks and opportunities across markets and industries. For almost 40 years, we have provided impartial views to support our customers’ strategic plans and investment decisions.

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.

For more information, please visit our websites:  

www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com

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 interests 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 Group 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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