FP&A Analyst

Our FP&A team partnering the COO organisation covers the cost base behind how Unit4 delivers to its customers — Customer Success, Professional Services, Support, IT and Data. These functions carry a significant share of the company's margin and productivity commitments. You will: Own the analysis of the COO cost base across CS, PS, Support, IT and Data, covering both employee and external costs. In particular, you will: Own headcount, employee cost and vacancy analysis against budget and forecast, and the assumptions behind them Analyse cost of sales and determine the drivers behind movements in margin Model cloud, supplier and infrastructure cost against usage, growth and contractual commitments Identify, explain and challenge variances to budget and forecast by function Own the cost inputs to the monthly consolidated COO position, and work with the CS Global FP&A Manager to ensure the total reconciles and the story it tells holds together. Own the cost side of the annual budget, quarterly forecast and Value Creation Plan submissions for the remit. Act as finance partner to the cost function leads, advising on resourcing, investment and efficiency decisions and challenging the assumptions behind them. Build, own and develop the forecasting models for the functions in the remit, determining the approach where no precedent exists. Lead ad hoc business modelling and investment analysis, often on questions that arrive without a defined method. Assist in the analysis and presentation of strategic materials for key management and investor meetings. Drive improvement and automation of cost reporting, as reporting moves onto a governed platform. Educated to degree level in a Finance or Business -related discipline, or an MBA Big 4 / consulting firm background Strong system and Excel skills Experience in a fast-paced international organization Who we are We are a people-first community that nurtures all the areas that surround your working experience. With us, you’ll be surrounded by a high-performance team that supports your authentic self and celebrates your uniqueness. We believe that ‘How work should feel’ is an evolving statement. Work goes beyond tasks and everyday responsibilities it’s about feeling valued, empowered, promoted, impactful, seen, and appreciated. We are reimagining how work makes people feel.   What we offer a  culture  built on trust and accountability - giving you the freedom and autonomy to be successful and make an impact balance  - with our Flexible Leave Paid Time Off policy, remote working opportunities, Global Wellbeing Days, and other great  benefits growth  opportunities - we provide the tools and guidance required so that you can focus on what really matters to you and so, ultimately, you can achieve your best work talented  colleagues , role models and mentors - work, learn and be inspired by some of the best talent in the software industry a…