Business Unit Financial Analyst at Soroco

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Strong analytical, critical thinking, and business case development skills
Ability to connect business decisions with impacts on financial results
Ability to understand operational processes to challenge base assumptions and identify opportunities
Ability to clearly and concisely explain drivers of results, answer questions on performance, and influence actions
Ability to present to business leadership on budgets, monthly results, MBR/QBR, capital analysis, and PCAs
Deep technical knowledge of FP&A activities, including management reporting, financial analysis, and pricing/competitive analysis
Proficiency and understanding of financial statements and financial ratios
Ability to create financial models and perform complex calculations
Strong understanding of financial analysis, industry and competitive landscape, cash generation management, and risk management
Ability to complete FP&A activities with strong attention to detail
Strong knowledge of general principles of manufacturing or cost accounting and analysis
Ability to transform large data sets into actionable insights
Strong knowledge of ERP and consolidation systems
Proficient with Microsoft Office packages such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong collaboration and relationship management skills
Ability to actively engage and communicate in in-person, virtual, and remote environments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Coachable with a willingness to learn
Ability to provide linkage between Controllership Accounting team and BU FP&A team
Ability to manage deliverables independently and perform under pressure
Ability to work in cross-functional team environments across multiple levels of management

Responsibilities

Report, track, and assist in developing strategic objectives including growth, profitability, product and service mix, and geographic presence
Participate and assist Corporate FP&A on approach and best practices
Participate in Corporate Development projects to support M&A activity
Identify top KPIs that drive results, isolate, measure, track, and influence results, including variance analysis to prior year, budget, and reforecast
Play an active role in presenting monthly results and providing explanations of drivers
Support development of annual capital spend through strategic prioritization and ROI goals
Execute annual budgets for the Business Unit based on inputs from Operations and Corporate FP&A
Manage recurring forecasts on a timely basis to support decision analysis, internal action, and external expectations
Play active role in preparing budgets and reforecasts for divisions, regions, countries, plants, or cost centers
Support capital forecasting to improve cashflow forecasting and investment decisions
Develop insights, raise concerns, and report actions to optimize net working capital
Identify and challenge key assumptions and risks in capital projects and conduct post-capital reviews
Challenge and ensure completeness, reasonable assumptions, and financial viability of capital project analysis in approval routings
Partner with Business Unit and operational leaders to provide insight, analysis, and financial acumen to support decisions, challenge assumptions, and identify opportunities and strategies
Enhance capabilities, tools, techniques, and models to enable Finance to influence and drive better decision making

Skills

FP&A

Strategic Planning

Variance Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

KPI Tracking

M&A Support

ROI Analysis

Capital Project Analysis

Net Working Capital Management

Soroco

AI solutions for workplace efficiency optimization

About Soroco

Soroco focuses on improving workplace efficiency using its patented Scout AI model, which creates a work graph to uncover and solve hidden operational issues. This model helps organizations, including many Fortune 500 companies, to optimize their workflows and enhance business results. Soroco's AI-driven solutions are designed to identify inefficiencies and streamline processes, making it easier for companies to achieve their goals. What sets Soroco apart from its competitors is its unique approach to mapping work processes and its strong academic foundation, with founders from prestigious institutions like Harvard, MIT, and Carnegie Mellon. The company's goal is to empower organizations to work smarter and achieve better outcomes through enhanced productivity.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

201-500Employees