FP&A Analyst - UK

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Immersive was founded in 2017, from a cargo container in Bristol, UK we’ve grown to over 300 employees globally, announced funding of more than £150 million and been voted a Best place to work on multiple occasions!
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FP&A Analyst - Hybrid (Once per week in Bristol)
Immersive is hiring! Could you be our next FP&A Analyst?
Our Finance team seek a motivated, data driven FP&A Analyst to join our UK team. We’re looking for someone with a builder mindset who enjoys creating, improving, and scaling ways of working. You’ll have full ownership and accountability for your area, with real scope to shape the role and make it your own
You’ll thrive in a small team with a broad remit, where there is plenty of opportunity to learn, develop, and grow alongside the business
As our FP&A Analyst you will guide & manage the financial performance of the business by providing analysis and insight to stakeholders, explaining variances and key insights in an easy-to-understand way using your excellent communication skills.
Working across varying teams in the organisation, you will leverage exceptionally strong financial modelling skills, (Excel / google sheets / FP&A systems) across a variety of different systems to ensure the business sets realistic plans and maintains accurate rolling forecasts.
You’ll be a key business partner and together with the rest of the FP&A team build relationships across the company and use your analytical skills and initiative to help to improve Immersive as we grow.

Beyond traditional forecasting, you will drive advanced data practices by utilising SQL capabilities, developing complex data models, and exploring AI/LLM use cases to automate and enhance financial analysis., so relevant experience here would be desirable - but not essential.
This is a hybrid working opportunity, which requires 1 day a week in our Bristol HQ.

Your main responsibilities:

• Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analysing causes of unexpected variance

• Analyse complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes

• Produce regular ARR, cost and metric reports, highlighting variances, trends and concerns and provide actionable insights to stakeholders. Particular focus on GTM performance and metrics

• Own discrete areas of planning and analysis, and the relevant stakeholder relationships

• Assisting with the annual budget process

• Maintain workforce costs, forecasts and analysis

• Helping to document and improve FP&A processes

Sounds good? We’d love to hear from you if you have proven experience in the following areas (we know it’s tough, but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You don’t have to match all the listed requirements exactly to be considered for this role):

• CIMA fully qualified accountant. ACA / ACCA with Post qualification FP&A with Commercial Finance would also be considered

• Excellent communication skills to partner and build relationships with colleagues outside of finance.

• You’re a self starter who is comfortable working with autonomy, takes initiative, and spots opportunities to add value

• You bring a hands on approach, with a willingness to get stuck in and support across a broad range of priorities when needed

• Budgeting and forecasting skills and knowledge of variance analysis

• You possess strong attention to detail, have a logical approach and the ability to multitask.

• You bring a hands on approach, with a willingness to get stuck in and support across a broad range of priorities when needed. You thrive in a fast paced and changing environment

• Hold strong Excel skills & Financial Modelling capabilities

Desirable

• Curious nature to explore AI/LLM use cases to enhance financial analysis

• SQL capabilities & familiarity with modern data stack tools e.g. Snowflake and dbt

• Experience in a business that operates internationally

• Experience of working in a SaaS or recurring revenue business

Immersive’s growth has been fuelled by our values that underpin everything we do, here's how they relate to this role:

• Driven - We push the boundaries of innovation, acting swiftly to achieve ambitious outcomes. Our drive embodies a culture of ambition, where challenges are stepping stones to excellence.

• Inclusive - Our strength lies in diversity, fostering a culture where every individual contributes to our collective strength. We champion open dialogue and empathy, ensuring a collaborative, inclusive workplace.

• Customer Centric - We seek to develop deep relationships with our customers to help them achieve their business outcomes. We exceed our customers and partners' expectations by crafting products, services and experiences that surprise, delight and ensure they feel valued and supported every day.…

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