The Role The role is within the Corporates Modelling team based in Canary Wharf, London. We provide a wide variety of modelling services to our clients in a diverse range of Corporates sectors including Aerospace & Defence, Consumer Markets, Energy, Industrial Manufacturing, Leisure, Life Sciences, Retail and Technology, Media & Telecommunications. We work with many FTSE 100 and multinational companies and our modelling services include:
• cost modelling for large capex or opex projects
• project finance and transaction modelling (mergers & acquisitions, buyouts, refinancing, bids and bid defence)
• modelling business transformations including options analysis, cost optimisation, outsourcing and other operational and financial restructuring
• business planning and forecasting
• modelling the impacts of accounting, tax or regulatory changes
• tactical modelling solutions that automate finance and other operations, such as performance management, intercompany transactions and statutory reporting
• management information and KPI reporting solutions
• data analysis and visualisation
• model risk assessment
• model assurance and best practice reviews" The Person
• A numerate (science, engineering or maths-based), finance or accounting degree
• An accounting qualification such as ACA or CIMA
• Advanced Excel Skills. Experience in using VBA would be advantageous
• Experience in roles that require an understanding of financial and accounting concepts or project finance e.g. debt structures, cash, waterfalls, financial ratios
• Experience of managing projects and junior staff
• Positive approach towards problem solving, even under time pressure � The ability to think through a problem and apply a logical, analytical approach to develop a solution
• Ability to describe complex technical issues in a clear non-technical way
• Initiative, enthusiasm and excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent project and team management skills
• Strong analytical and interpretative skills
• Vigilance and sustained attention to detail
• Ability to quickly assimilate and apply new techniques and knowledge
• The ability to work and communicate as part of a team
• The ability to work in an efficient organised manner
• The ability to focus on a particular project whilst managing multiple projects
• The desire to perform to a consistently high standard
• The ability to think through a problem and apply a logical, analytical approach to develop a solution