FP&A Analyst

Overview Description

Position

Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst (FP&A) - Iberia

Location : Madrid or Málaga

Purpose of Role

The organisation is looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst – Iberia, reporting into the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) – Iberia and dotted line to Schools Heads of Finance, as applicable. The individual will be responsible for the preparation, coordination, and review management and business performance reporting for 3-4 schools in Iberia, to ensure clear understanding of actual performance to expected targets. The individual must be based in Madrid or Malaga, and be available to travel between schools in the early period.

Key Responsibilities

Management Reporting, Analysis And Interpretation

Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly and annual financial information per the reporting timetable, including KPI reporting.

Monthly budget variance reports and work with the School Principal on corrective actions to ensure the budget is met.

Monthly review of actual expenditure for capital projects versus approved budget spend, highlight deviations and implement controls to avoid overspend.

Establish processes to ensure accurate data collection and review of monthly KPI data for the schools’ enrolments and headcount.

Produce a robust monthly management reporting pack with insightful analysis and interpretation of variances against budget expectations.

Conduct investigation and business analysis to understand key underlying drivers of performance.

Provide support to identify and evaluate actions to mitigate deviations from targets.

Manage and coordinate the annual budget and bi-annual P&L forecasting process for schools in Spain, ensuring understanding of underlying assumptions.

Work with school leaders and Principals to build accurate budgets and ensure data used to track performance (e.g., student pipeline data, staff FTE) is robust and timely.

Lead the results review meetings with school finance and school management teams to provide an overall understanding of matters impacting performance against budgets, forecasts and targets.

Financial And Reporting Systems

Assist in the adoption of the ISP core accounting platform, NetSuite and its management reporting tool PBCS, to facilitate efficient and consistent production of timely management information.

Work with regional and school teams to evaluate how Financial Systems can be developed to facilitate efficient reporting across the region.

PBCS Implementation, Administration & Support. Organise and coordinate training as required.

Business Partnering And Commercial Support

Develop a business partnering approach, providing ideas, support and analysis to school finance and management teams to support growth.

Collaborate with school leaders to manage budgets and provide analysis on request.

Provide analysis and support to evaluate strategic, tactical and operational initiatives to drive informed decisions.

Support schools in annual pricing exercises, data collation and submissions for senior management review.

Assist in Capex budgets and reports, providing financial and analytical input.

Evaluate business and financial risks and opportunities and report impacts on targets.

Provide financial analysis for decision support including capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.

Analyze profitability by department and activity and identify improvement areas.

Ensure understanding of key underlying drivers and support actions to mitigate deviations from targets.

Qualifications

Qualified accountant or finance professional with demonstrable FP&A experience in a commercial environment

Fluent in Spanish and English

Strong understanding of FP&A best practice for multi-locations

Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships at senior levels

Strong people skills and emotional intelligence

Methodical, highly organized approach to tasks

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Cross-functional teamwork experience

Flexibility and willingness to travel across Spain

Key Relationships

To be successful, the FP&A Analyst must build strong working relationships with :

Regional Finance team

Finance and Management teams in each school in the region

Regional and school Admissions & Marketing teams

Group Management Reporting team in London

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are essential for learners and learning. Identify safeguarding issues and act on concerns appropriately. Treat everyone with care and respect. Operate effectively. Learn continuously.

ISP Leadership Competencies

Collaboration

Learning & Getting Better

Innovation Leadership

Outcome driven

Resilience

Community Focus

Integrity & Ethical Management

Leading & Inspiring Others

Understanding People

Influencing & Communication

Agile

Strategic, Commercial & Financial Awareness

Planning & Decision Making

Diversity & Equity

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Other

Job function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Education Administration Programs

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