Finance Manager - Corporate FP&A

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We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager to join our dynamic Corporate FP&A team in London, UK! This hybrid role offers the unique blend of working collaboratively within our London office and the flexibility of hybrid work.

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team specializes in facilitating the production of financial data and insights, budgeting analysis, forecasting analysis, variance analysis, variance commentary, reporting and reviews, and presentation and project preparation. 

The primary purpose of this role is to oversee the UK debt silo (performance analysis & reporting, monthly oversight, quarterly external debtholder reporting) and supporting the wider consolidated Corporate FP&A team objectives. You will champion finance priorities and partner with leaders in our franchises to understand requirements and objectives, oversee and manage performance, refine workflows and models, and develop tools and workflows for ongoing reporting and delivery of value-adding insights. You will also support efficiency, quality, and performance improvements across Corporate FP&A and wider finance, supporting a culture of Continuous Improvement (CI) which is founded on the principles of a Lean business system. You will support the existing FP&A Lean Roadmap.

• Support the consolidation planning models, including the 5-year Strategic Plan, annual Operating Plan, and monthly forecasts. You will own delivery of the UK debt silo planning process, in conjunction with the consolidated process.
• Partner with UK staff of our franchises to provide oversight and active challenge of results, ensuring forecasts are realistic, data-driven, and aligned with operational plans. Ensure a ‘no surprises’ approach.
• Support collaboratively as a key finance business partner for Corporate FP&A to London-based staff and senior stakeholders (including Executive). Deliver a ‘go to’ place for UK debt silo business performance.
• Support publication of clear and impactful Management, Executive and Board materials for approval, with a focus on the UK debt silo.
• Own the quarterly preparation of supporting UK debt silo financial packs, which includes reporting, analysis, commentary, KPI’s, and positioning. This is in support of external reporting such as MD&A, Debt investor presentations, and annual Financial Statements.
• Own delivery of the Presentation & Script for the quarterly results call with our debt investors, including development and alignment of messaging with the CFO.
• Support scenario planning and sensitivity analysis.
• Lead the analysis of reported data to identify areas for further investigation, opportunities that can be explored, risks to be mitigated and ensuring the performance of the business is presented fairly and insightfully.
• Own and deliver specialized reporting and insights relating to foreign exchange exposure.
• Drive Standard Work & simplification programs, delivering consistent and aligned performance management. Support continuous improvement initiatives through Lean principles.
• Support, train and mentor junior level staff within Corporate FP&A and the business to improve their skills.

• 8+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, corporate finance, or related financial roles. 
• Bachelors degree or higher in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Proven experience of working in high-performing FP&A teams within large and complex matrix organizations.
• Demonstrable experience of business partnering / working in a business unit alongside commercial teams.
• Deep understanding of both accounting and commercial drivers underlying financial statements.
• Track record in delivering material business value through leading strategic projects, challenging the business, and driving a focus on execution and delivery.
• Proven ability to see the linkages and dependencies across a multi-sector, multi-country group.
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management, including the ability to work with and influence senior operational and financial leaders to Executive level.
• Excellent communication skills and experience of presenting analysis and business cases in written, PowerPoint, spreadsheet, and verbal format.
• Excellent work ethic and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with passion for excellence and innovation.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience of financial modelling is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills, coupled with good strategic business understanding, leading to key business insight. Experience with complex foreign exchange exposure is advantageous.
• Experience with large IT ERP systems from a transactional and planning system perspective. SAP, Oracle, Adaptive, Workday, Hyperion experience is advantageous.
• Experience in applying Lean Principles (or equivalent methodologies) preferred.

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.