FP&A Analyst
MDPI UK · Manchester, United Kingdom · onsite
Join MDPI's FP&A and Corporate Finance team as an FP&A Analyst, where you will transform financial data into strategic insights that drive business decisions. Working on-site in Manchester, you will collaborate with finance teams across our European and North American operations, preparing comprehensive analyses and forecasts that shape our company's direction. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge data visualization tools and contribute to meaningful projects in a dynamic, international environment.
This is a full-time, in-office role based in our Manchester city centre office, which is located next to Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester.
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly variance analyses, comparing actual results against prior year performance and current forecasts
- Build and maintain financial models, update forecasts, and create dashboards using data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) to track key performance indicators
- Support the forecasting process for all MDPI offices, ensuring accurate projections and communicating results clearly to management
- Collect and prepare financial reports according to MDPI reporting standards, supporting continuous improvement of reporting processes and data quality
- Collaborate with AR and Accounting teams to validate revenue booking and streamline the month-end closing process
- Conduct ad-hoc analyses and support new projects related to financial reporting and analysis
- Participate in the consolidation of the group's financial statements
Requirements
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in finance, statistics, or business economics
- 2+ years of relevant experience in FP&A, Controlling, Reporting, or Corporate Finance
- Experience with forecasting and variance analysis is essential; international company experience is advantageous
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft O365, Power BI, SQL, and financial analysis tools
- English proficiency at C1 level required
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to transform financial data into practical insights and communicate findings effectively
- Excellent time management skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Please submit your CV via the provided link. We thank you for you interest in MDPI and look forward to reviewing your application!
About MDPI
A pioneer in scholarly, open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, MDPI has the mission to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines.
We operate currently over 400 diverse, peer-reviewed, open-access journals supported by over 66,000 academic editors. We serve scholars from around the world to ensure the latest research is openly and broadly available.
Besides our main publishing business, we develop and maintain digital platforms and software ranging from scientific exchange platforms to article databases and search engines, all focused on empowering scholars and giving them the best possible product and service. As of the end of 2022, we count more than 6700 colleagues in 17 offices across 11 countries.
Benefits- Flexible Working Times
You are able to start work anytime between 7-9am, and finish between 3pm-6pm.
- Special Days Off
Getting married or moving house? No need to use up your holidays, MDPI offer paid time off for such occasions.
- Our Culture
A friendly working environment with monthly lunch parties, office snacks and seasonal events.
- Bonus Incentives
Depending on your role, you may be eligible for one of our bonus schemes which rewards high-performing employees.
- Perkbox
You will have access to our benefit platform called “Perkbox.” This will provide you with a range of discounts and benefits across various retailers, including savings on food, drinks, tech, travel, and more.
- Health Cash Plan
After passing probation, employees are enrolled into our private health membership with Bupa. You can claim money back on dental, doctors, and prescriptions amongst many other health services
- Modern City Centre Office
Located next to Piccadilly Gardens, our office is a 10 minute walk from both Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Oxford Road train stations. There are also tram stops outside of the building.
- Cyclescheme
Save between 25-39% on a bike and accessories.
- Techscheme
Save up to 10% on tax when purchasing tech equipment from places such as Ikea and Currys.
Diversity, Equality, and InclusionAt MDPI, we believe in fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values individual differences and prioritises growth through continued learning, support, and feedback. We are always seeking new initiatives to advance diversity and inclusion across all our offices to create a more equal workforce.
InitiativesAt MDPI, we develop and maintain various platforms in order to better serve the scientific community, which you can find below:
MDPI homepage: https://www.mdpi.com/
Sciprofiles: https://sciprofiles.com/
Sciforum: https://sciforum.net/
Scilit: https://www.scilit.net/
Preprints: https://www.preprints.org/
Encyclopedia: https://encyclopedia.pub/
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