PWe are Applus+, one of the world's leading testing, inspection and certification companies, with a presence in more than 65 countries on 5 continents and a team of more than 25,000 people. /ppDuring the last years we have experienced a great development thanks to our human team that we consider to be a key and strategic piece in the development of our company. Would you like to be part of the project? /ppWe are seeking a Head of Financial Planning Analysis to join our Corporate Finance team. This role will lead the centralised efforts to engage with each of the business divisions and other stakeholders to deliver against the key responsibilities as set out below. /ppKey responsibilities /ppData analysis and reporting /pulliGather, analyse and interpret financial data from various sources /liliPrepare and present financial reports, analysis, budgets and forecasts to management and stakeholders /liliIdentify trends, patterns and potential risks and opportunities /liliStandardise the approach to data analysis across the Group to provide for comparative assessment of performance between locations, geographies and divisions, where relevant /liliDevelop reporting tools, including key performance indicators that assist with the achievement of key business objectives /liliOptimise the use of business systems (both financial and operational) to automate these tools and analyses to capture and present business critical operational and financial information on a consistent basis throughout the organisation and in real time where possible /li /ulpFinancial modelling and forecasting /pulliDevelop and maintain financial models to support planning, budgeting and forecasting /liliConduct scenario analysis and sensitivity analysis testing to assess potential impacts and mitigations /li /ulpInvestment analysis and recommendation /pulliEvaluate investment opportunities and provide recommendations based on financial analysis /liliMonitor investment performance and evaluate management action plans /liliSpecifically for MA activity, provide analysis and recommendations to drive post-acquisition performance versus the approved business case /li /ulpFinancial planning, budgeting and performance /pulliAssist in the development and implementation of financial plans and budgets /liliTrack actual performance against budget and prior years performance and identify variances, their drivers and emerging trends /liliAssess the robustness of the response of the business to the management of emerging trends with a view to the optimisation of financial results /li /ulpBusiness acumen, business engagement and problem solving /pulliUnderstand the business environment and industry trends across the Group and apply this understanding to the task at hand /liliBenchmark the Group and its divisions against available competitor analytics and apply the results to identify opportunities to improve business performance /liliIdentify and analyse management task (performance optimisation actions) and validate plans – assist in the monitoring of agreed action plans /liliCommunicate financial information and analysis clearly and concisely to various audiences at varying levels across the Group /liliBecome the business champion for all matters related to FPA – lead all efforts across the Group related to the responsibilities as set out and collaborate in a manner that encourages active participation from stakeholders across the Group. /li /ulpRequired skills /pulliAnalytical and numerical skills – strong ability to analyse data, identify trends and draw conclusions - apply data to assist management to drive business performance /liliProblem-solving skills – ability to identify and resolve complex financial issues and provide a framework in which to evaluate business options /liliIT competence – proficiency in using financial software, data analysis tools and broader business systems to capture and present business critical information /liliBusiness competence – understanding of the Group, the broader business environment and industry trends and the ability to apply this knowledge to the task at hand /liliPersuasive communication skills – excellent written and verbal communication skills to present findings and recommendations. Ability to effectively communicate financial information and recommendations to stakeholders and to engage with colleagues to elicit and encourage their participation and engagement /liliTeamwork - collaborate effectively with colleagues to deliver on objectives, lead and participate effectively in teams across the organisation. Through behaviour and performance become the point of first contact/go-to individual for all matters within your responsibility set /liliThought leadership and continuous improvement – drive a culture of continuous improvement in FPA through resilient and persistent engagement with the business around needs and capabilities. Where gaps in capability are identified, lead solution development /li /ul