The Reporting role is critical in delivering strategic insights and supporting decision-making across the organisation. This position is dedicated to producing accurate financial forecasts, analysing key business drivers, and ensuring alignment with organisational objectives. A core aspect of the role involves managing and developing the Data MI book, ensuring it serves as a comprehensive resource for actionable insights and informed decision-making.
The role encompasses ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting Quarterly Performance Reviews (QPRs), driving continuous improvement initiatives, and leveraging automation tools such as Alteryx and TM1 to optimise processes. Additionally, the role is instrumental in advancing financial reporting excellence, supporting senior finance reviews, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial reporting, data management, process optimisation, and automation technologies, with a focus on enhancing operational efficiency and delivering impactful insights.
Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Lead the preparation and delivery of accurate and insightful financial reports for senior stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to consolidate financial data and ensure alignment with organisational goals.
- Provide detailed variance analysis, trend insights, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards and internal policies.
Quarterly Performance Reviews (QPRs)
- Support the end-to-end process for QPRs, including data collection, analysis, and preparation of presentations.
- Collaborate with senior finance leaders to identify key performance metrics and areas for improvement.
- Develop dashboards and visualisations to effectively communicate financial performance to stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement and Process Optimisation
- Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement within financial reporting and related workflows.
- Lead initiatives to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of reporting processes.
- Establish and promote best practices for financial reporting and automation, driving continuous improvement across reporting functions.
Alteryx, TM1 Automation, and Technology Integration
- Drive the adoption and optimisation of Alteryx and TM1 tools to streamline data preparation, reporting, and analysis processes.
- Collaborate with IT and finance teams to integrate Alteryx and TM1 with existing systems and workflows.
- Develop and maintain Alteryx workflows and TM1 models to automate repetitive tasks, improve data accuracy, and enhance reporting efficiency.
- Monitor automation performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure seamless operations.
People Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop team members to build reporting and automation capabilities.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation within the team.
- Provide regular feedback, set clear objectives, and support the professional development of team members.
- Ensure effective resource allocation and workload management to meet deadlines and deliverables.
Leadership and Collaboration
- Act as a key liaison between senior finance leadership and other business units.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication.
- Represent the reporting function in cross-functional initiatives and projects, driving collaboration and shared success.