Job Purpose: 

RWS is looking to recruit an experienced Director of FP&A who will work across group finance and the wider business to deliver a world class commercial finance reporting, planning and analysis which supports the Senior Leadership team of RWS in making better informed commercial decisions.

Key Responsibilities

* Providing analysis of and commentary on business performance including reporting at Executive and Group Board.
* Leading the Group budgeting and forecasting process.
* Working with the business and finance community to drive best-in-class analysis to improve business performance.
* Developing reporting processes, systems and metrics.
* Support the finance transformation implementation of the new global ERP system to deliver improvement of all FP&A and M.I related through stronger financial controls and enhanced outputs.
* The development of a range of financial models for use in forecasting, scenario modelling, business planning and a multitude of other activities. Ideally using Hyperion Planning / D365. 
* Responsible for monthly reporting on overall business performance, highlighting key trends, opportunities, and risks.
* Design and implement an appropriate business case template for financial investments.

Qualities and Experience 

* Strong academic background with an accountancy qualification ideally gained with a leading international accountancy practice or multinational. 
* Experience working for or with multinational FTSE / listed companies demonstrating strong technical FP&A skills, experience of multi-currency environment including hedging (financial instruments), foreign exchange calculations and risks and experience of acquisition accounting requirements.
* Proven business partner to a range of internal and external stakeholders. 
* Significant analytical skillset, including the utilization of BI and reporting tools.
* High level of commercial acumen
* Advanced computer software skills, including writing macros in Excel and other accounting packages.
* Experience of developing and producing timely and accurate management reports providing clear, meaningful management information to stakeholders.
* Good written and verbal communication skills coupled with the ability to reason, persuade and influence effectively.
* Experience of different finance systems, particularly D365.
* Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels demonstrating commercial awareness and common sense.
* Highly resourceful with a willingness to get involved and roll-up sleeves to get a job done.
* Strong leadership and team building skills.
* Must like /relish growth, change and a fast-paced culture.

Life at RWS - We work hard together to deliver for our customers; our expertise, professionalism and determination to never let others down drives us to be passionate and serious about what we do, deliver customer value, yet always adding a human touch.

RWS embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunity, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. RWS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at RWS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sex, age, disability or sexual orientation. RWS will not tolerate discrimination based on any of these characteristics.

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