FP&A Analyst

at  Lowell Group

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Job Description
FP&A Analyst
Location: Leeds, Thorpe Park, Hybrid working.
We’re on a mission to make credit work better for all.
We buy debt from lots of different companies in all kinds of sectors. We treat people with dignity, helping customers pay off their Lowell debt in practical and affordable ways.
According to The Sunday Times, we’re one of the best places to work in the UK. Why? Because of the people who work here. Warm, welcoming, and super-talented. It’s our people that make us great.
We celebrate and share success, learn from failure, embrace change, and savour challenge.
Join us and from day one you’ll have a voice in one of the most dynamic companies in the UK finance sector. Our new entrants tell us they love the support we give them and the recognition they receive for a job well done. And wherever you are in Lowell, you’ll be making a difference to the lives of millions of people going through tough times.
But enough about us. Let’s talk about your new role with Lowell.
The FP&A Analyst role is a key member of the Group FP&A team. Your responsibility will be to provide analysis of the key drivers of our business as well as the wider finance community as well as being a core part of the group wide planning processes. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate to take the next step in their career.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Take reporting from the BSU and with the support of the senior members of the team, use it to drive strong, value adding insight and support for all financial aspects of the business across the regions and group wide
• Support the Team in the annual budget process and subsequent reforecasting exercises, across P&L, balance sheet and cash flow elements
• Use strong modelling (Excel and other tools) and analytical skills to help develop ways of assessing business performance
• Develop insight and understanding of the major P&L / Balance sheet drivers from operational, financial, commercial and people data
• Communicate insight and findings via clear and crisp presentations / documents for example the monthly board pack
• Assist in the provision of information requested by the auditors on a timely basis

What we need from you:

• Recent graduate or around 1 year experience in industry
• Previous experience within a medium sized finance department desirable
• Comfortable in using the Microsoft suite of applications, e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Experience and/or understanding of Oracle Cloud applications is desirable
• Strong attention to detail
• Intermediate/advanced Excel skills - analytic modelling experience is a plus

A mission that gives back:
You’ll also have lots of opportunities to make an impact on your personal development. At Lowell we have a big focus on helping our colleagues develop their careers and grow with us, together.
So, whatever your culture, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, or disability status, if you’re ready to help us make credit work better for all, we think you’ll fit right in.
Our people are our strength, so we build strong teams thriving with diverse voices, and offer benefits that can keep our people strong.

That means…

• A competitive salary.
• A discretionary annual bonus for a job well done.
• 3% flexible benefits; pick additional benefits or take as cash each month. Whether this is extra holiday or dental cover there will be something for you.
• We are committed to a hybrid working environment, where we will ask you to work in our Leeds office, which will be based in Thorpe Park. Our new purpose-built office to support collaborative working and those meaningful moments you’ll only get from being in the office.
• Free parking when you are in the office and when working from home, you’ll be fully equipped with everything you’ll need to be successful.
• 28 days holiday plus public holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days.
• Life assurance & Group income protection
• A fantastic culture with more little perks along the way including, self-development opportunities, recognition awards and on-site facilities to support the varying needs of our colleagues.
• Wellbeing support and a programme of webinars and classes geared towards mindfulness.

• Take reporting from the BSU and with the support of the senior members of the team, use it to drive strong, value adding insight and support for all financial aspects of the business across the regions and group wide
• Support the Team in the annual budget process and subsequent reforecasting exercises, across P&L, balance sheet and cash flow elements
• Use strong modelling (Excel and other tools) and analytical skills to help develop ways of assessing business performance
• Develop insight and understanding of the major P&L / Balance sheet drivers from operational, financial, commercial and people data
• Communicate insight and findings via clear and crisp presentations / documents for example the monthly board pack
• Assist in the provision of information requested by the auditors on a timely basi