AVP, Financial Planning & Analysis

Company Description

Our client is a global organization operating within the financial services and trading industry, providing individuals with access to a wide range of financial markets, including equities, commodities, and foreign exchange.

With over two decades of experience, the company has built a strong international presence, serving a diverse customer base across multiple regions. It operates through a portfolio of established brands and continues to expand its global footprint.

The organization focuses on delivering innovative products, user-friendly platforms, and data-driven insights to support clients in making informed financial decisions. With offices across Europe, Asia, and Africa, it offers a dynamic, multicultural environment with opportunities for professional growth and cross-functional collaboration.

Job Description

This role is responsible for leading financial management reporting and analytics across the group, while building and maintaining efficient financial reporting processes and procedures.

The successful candidate will act as a financial leader, capable of building and managing a team, partnering with both local business leaders and global finance stakeholders, driving reporting efficiencies, and supporting the execution of financial plans.

Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee the timely, accurate, and efficient preparation and presentation of monthly management accounts and KPIs, ensuring reporting remains aligned with evolving business needs.
• Partner closely with the business to prepare detailed budgets, forecasts, and business plans, ensuring strong understanding and ownership across stakeholders.
• Prepare financial information for Board of Directors’ reports and other key reporting requirements.
• Monitor and review performance against plans, providing clear variance analysis, identifying root causes, and supporting corrective actions where needed.
• Develop a strong understanding of the cost base to identify opportunities for efficiencies and support implementation initiatives.
• Implement and maintain regional net contribution and cost centre reporting models across the group.
• Implement and maintain capital and project expenditure reporting frameworks.
• Establish and maintain robust financial reporting policies and controls across entities.
• Act as a driver of change, efficiency, and continuous improvement within the finance function.

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified accountant with strong technical accounting expertise.
• Proven track record in change management and process improvement.
• Strong ability to prioritize and manage time effectively for both self and team.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage conflicting demands with clear prioritization and communication.
• Experience working within a regulated industry.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills across finance and business teams.
• Experience managing remote teams.
• High sense of urgency and accountability.
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, and related applications).

Desirable

• Experience within a brokerage or financial trading environment.

Additional Information

Our client offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Hybrid working policy
• Discretionary performance-related bonus
• Personalized flex benefits
• Wellbeing initiatives, including access to self-development tools
• Medical insurance
• Comprehensive leave package of 40 days inclusive of public holidays