FP&A Advisor

The Reporting & Accounting Advisor is accountable for delivering high-quality reporting, accounting and analytical activities that support financial stewardship, business performance and decision-making. The role executes key finance processes relating to expenditure and supports the timely delivery of internal and external reporting requirements through accurate financial analysis, reporting and process execution.

The role applies professional judgement to solve variable and evolving reporting, accounting and data-related issues, while partnering with finance and business stakeholders to improve reporting quality, process effectiveness and operational outcomes. The role contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and supports the adoption of digital and data-driven ways of working across finance activities.

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver reporting and accounting activities: Execute reporting, accounting and analytical processes accurately and on time in accordance with established standards, governance requirements and service expectations.
• Perform financial analysis and reporting: Analyse financial information, identify trends, investigate variances and provide insights that support business and finance decision-making.
• Manage tactical projects and initiatives: Lead or contribute to reporting, information management and data-related projects that improve finance delivery and business outcomes.
• Support financial stewardship and controls: Ensure compliance with accounting policies, financial controls, reporting requirements and governance frameworks.
• Resolve reporting and data issues: Investigate and address reporting, accounting and data-related challenges, applying sound judgement and root-cause analysis techniques.
• Partner with stakeholders: Build effective working relationships with finance colleagues, business stakeholders and process owners to support reporting and accounting objectives.
• Contribute to process improvement: Identify opportunities for standardisation, simplification and continuous improvement across reporting and accounting activities.
• Leverage digital and analytical tools: Utilise reporting systems, analytics platforms and automation solutions to improve efficiency, reporting quality and insights generation.
• Maintain data quality and integrity: Ensure financial data is accurate, complete and reliable to support reporting, accounting and performance management activities.
• Support change implementation: Contribute to the adoption of new processes, technologies and ways of working within reporting and accounting operations.
  
  

Required Skills And Capabilities

• Financial reporting and accounting knowledge: Understanding of accounting principles, reporting processes, financial controls and governance requirements.
• Financial analysis capability: Ability to analyse financial information, identify trends and develop meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Problem solving and judgement: Ability to evaluate information, investigate issues and develop practical solutions to reporting and accounting challenges.
• Data management and analytical skills: Ability to work with financial data, reporting tools and information systems to support finance delivery.
• Process management: Understanding of end-to-end finance processes and the ability to execute activities accurately and efficiently.
• Digital and technology awareness: Familiarity with reporting technologies, analytics tools, automation solutions and digital finance capabilities.
• Stakeholder engagement: Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across functions and locations.
• Communication skills: Ability to communicate financial information clearly and tailor messages to different audiences.
• Continuous improvement mindset: Ability to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness and quality of finance processes.
• Adaptability and learning agility: Ability to work in evolving environments and adopt new technologies, tools and ways of working.
  
  

Leadership Expectations

• Demonstrate ownership and accountability for delivery quality and operational excellence.
• Build trusted working relationships with stakeholders through professionalism and collaboration.
• Apply sound judgement in resolving reporting and accounting issues.
• Seek opportunities to improve processes, controls and service performance.
• Demonstrate curiosity and continuous learning, particularly in digital, data and analytics capabilities.
• Contribute positively to team effectiveness, knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Uphold high standards of integrity, governance and financial stewardship.
  
  

Experience And Qualifications

• Experience in financial reporting, accounting, finance operations, controllership or related finance disciplines.
• Practical experience performing financial analysis, reporting activities or accounting processes.
• Understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, reporting frameworks and internal controls.
• Experience working with financial systems, reporting tools, ERP platforms or analytics solutions.
• Experience participating in process improvement, automation or transformation initiatives is advantageous.
• Professional accounting qualification, finance qualification or relevant finance, accounting or business degree preferred.
  
  

Success Measures

• Accurate and timely delivery of reporting and accounting activities.
• High levels of compliance with financial controls, governance and reporting requirements.
• Improved reporting quality, data integrity and stakeholder confidence.
• Effective resolution of reporting, accounting and data-related issues.
• Successful contribution to process improvement and efficiency initiatives.
• Adoption and effective use of digital, analytics and automation capabilities.
• Positive stakeholder feedback regarding responsiveness, quality and professionalism.
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a knowledgeable finance professional who combines strong reporting and accounting fundamentals with analytical capability, attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset. They are comfortable working independently within established frameworks, solving complex operational issues and collaborating with stakeholders to improve finance outcomes. They embrace digital and data-driven ways of working and are committed to delivering high-quality, reliable and insight-driven finance support.