About Company
Fueling strategic financial foresight across diverse sectors, Career.zycto empowers businesses to achieve their financial goals through expert FP&A support. We pride ourselves on cultivating a dynamic, remote-first environment where analytical talent like yours can truly flourish. For an FP&A Assistant, this means an unparalleled opportunity to work on varied projects, gain exposure to multiple industries, and directly impact client success from the comfort of your home. We value collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, offering the support and resources needed to advance your career. Join a team dedicated to excellence, delivering clarity and driving growth.
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Job Description
Join Career.zycto as a Home-Based FP&A Assistant, where your analytical prowess will directly contribute to strategic financial planning and decision-making for our diverse client portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional passionate about financial analysis to thrive in a flexible, remote environment based out of Cambridge, England. You will play a crucial role in supporting senior FP&A professionals, assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, providing actionable insights that drive business performance. We are seeking an individual who is not only proficient with financial models but also possesses a proactive mindset and excellent communication skills to articulate complex data clearly.
This role offers significant exposure to various industries and business models, providing a dynamic learning curve and ample opportunities for professional development within a forward-thinking organization. As an integral part of our finance team, you will be instrumental in collecting, interpreting, and presenting financial data that underpins critical business strategies. You’ll have the chance to deepen your understanding of diverse financial landscapes, contributing to the growth and success of multiple enterprises from the comfort of your home office. Career.zycto is committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative remote culture, ensuring you have the tools, resources, and mentorship needed to excel. If you are eager to apply your financial skills in a remote, impact-driven setting and help shape the financial future of multiple businesses, we encourage you to apply and become a key player in our success.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans for various clients.
- Conduct detailed variance analysis, comparing actual financial results to budget/forecasts and identifying key drivers of performance.
- Support the development and maintenance of robust financial models and data analysis tools to enhance forecasting accuracy and efficiency.
- Prepare comprehensive financial reports, presentations, and interactive dashboards for internal stakeholders and client reviews.
- Gather and meticulously analyze financial data, market trends, and economic conditions to inform strategic business decisions.
- Collaborate effectively with various departments and client teams to collect pertinent financial information and gain insights into business operations.
- Contribute to ad-hoc financial analysis projects, process improvement initiatives, and system enhancements to drive operational excellence.
Required Skills
- Proven experience (minimum 2 years) in financial planning and analysis, accounting, or a related finance role.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data visualization).
- Solid understanding of financial statements, accounting principles (e.g., IFRS/GAAP), and corporate finance concepts.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively in a remote work environment.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
- Strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to task management.
Preferred Qualifications
- CIMA, ACCA, ACA part-qualification or equivalent professional accounting designation.
- Experience with financial reporting software (e.g., SAP BPC, Anaplan, Oracle Hyperion, Adaptive Planning).
- Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field with a strong academic record.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive salary package and attractive performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive private health and dental insurance for you and your family.
- Generous employer-contributed pension scheme.
- Flexible home-based work environment with a strong emphasis on work-life balance.
- Dedicated professional development budget for courses, certifications, and conferences.
- 25 days of annual leave plus all bank holidays.
- Access to cutting-edge financial software, tools, and training resources.
- A supportive and collaborative remote team culture with regular virtual team events.
How to Apply
Eager to make an impact from your home office in Cambridge? Please click on the application link below to submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this Home-Based FP&A Assistant role at Career.zycto. We look forward to reviewing your application!
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