Job Description

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FP&A Analyst Reports to: FP&A Manager Hours: 09.00 - 17.30 Job Type: Full Time Package: £50 - £60k a generous bonus and benefits package Our client: Our client is an FTSE 250 listed Shipping Group based in Central London that provides multinational and regional seaborne transportation services of liquefied petroleum gas, petrochemical gases and ammonia for energy companies, industrial users and commodity traders. The role: The successful candidate will have the benefit of being able to broaden their analytical skills by working closely with all departments. Acting as Business Partner, assisting in the preparation of comprehensive analysis of operational, financial, commercial and technical information to allow the evolvement of Company strategy. The role will be suited to someone able to gather data from a large variety of sources to translate into meaningful information to be presented to the business. Job Detail The Performance & Reporting Analyst will be in a standalone role reporting to the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager. Main responsibilities include: Finance Preparation of the management information pack produced for Management and the Board. Detailed vessel earnings reports - identifying trends and year on year, month on month actual v budget analysis. Assist in producing annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, regression/seasonal analysis to identify potential sensitivity and impacts. Assist in preparing reports and presentations on financial and commercial Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to management and benchmarking against the market and competitors. Financial models focusing on new and existing projects (Cashflows, NPV, ROI and ROE) Assist Corporate Finance related matters - Debt Structuring, Due-diligence reviews on customers and suppliers. Assist in implementing new budgeting, forecasting, and analysis software (Adaptive insight). Commercial analysis focusing on detailed revenue, fleet utilisation, and industry trends. Research and analysis into the market, analysing the segment and competition to assist in providing recommendations for improvement. Ad-hoc statistical analysis, create/update/maintain PowerPoint presentations, following related publicly traded companies, news surrounding gas & shipping and analysing and following external analyst covering the company and industry. Operations Note: shipping experience not essential, industry-specific training will be given Produce analysis of voyage profit & loss performance. Produce monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the Operations and Technical department on the fleet vessel performance, cargo statistics and financial and non-financial downtime. Managing and reporting monthly KPI's - Laycans, Bunker purchasing analysis, demurrage analysis, and agency performance analysis Working closely with the vessel operating software to improve analytical reports and statistics. Requirements Candidates must submit a CV which clearly demonstrates the essential criteria listed below. Essential: 3 years' experience of financial analysis and financial modelling Demonstrated experience of managing and producing reports Experience of reporting on monthly KPI's with analysis of results across the business Achievement of or working towards a professional qualification First-class Excel skills Attention to detail with strong organisational skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Must have current eligibility to work in the UK Desirable: Shipping background is advantageous