Job Description. Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant

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1 Job Description Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant

2 Role Title Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant Reporting to Head of Financial Planning Role Purpose The purpose of this role is to provide effective and proactive business and financial support to the ARI Finance and ARI management team. Key Areas of Responsibility Co-ordinate the financial planning activities, primarily for budgeting, LE s and 10-year corporate plans, for the ARI group ensuring that such planning and delivery will ensure: sound robust assumptions & projections; and delivery in line with daa Group timelines Bring sound commercial challenge to the business plans / budgets of ARI s business units (including the central support office) Prepare reporting packs (for financial plans) and other required presentations / reports as required Support and work on projects (e.g. concession bids, M&A transactions) to will drive value in the business Maintain the risk register for ARI, including the coordination of monthly and quarterly updates Maintain the Balanced Scorecard for ARI, including the coordination of monthly and quarterly updates Providing key financial reporting and ad-hoc analysis as required. Assist in the creation and delivery of KPI reporting Ensuring effective and timely communication within the department and across the business regarding financial and business related matters Supporting the ARI finance team with on-going activities. Supporting the adherence to internal financial controls. Functional Competencies required (Key knowledge and skills) Qualification in accounting. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to articulate complex processes and concepts. Excellent analytical and computer skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint Experience in meeting deadlines, coordinating activities, and escalating risks and issues Oracle experience (preferable)

3 Customer Led Dynamic Leader ARI Competency Framework The areas of competence, most relevant to this role are as follows:- Shows Passion, Energy and Personal Awareness Compelling Communicator Sets a personal example of high standards of performance Demonstrates flexibility by adapting to the changing nature of the role Consistently delivers on commitments Persists in the achievement of goals in the face of difficulties and unexpected demands Modifies behaviour in light of feedback Conveys a high degree of self confidence Communicates ARI s business direction/strategy and objectives to own staff and other stake holders Analyses the audience to customises message accordingly (i.e. up and down the line, including board level) Disseminates complex information in a clear way to keep others informed Gives clear, engaging and meaningful presentations to large groups confidently Answering questions on message while retaining personal credibility Supports & Drives Corporate Culture Role models the ARI s values and behaviours, acts with honesty and integrity Creates momentum for change in building a culture for the future Demonstrates a sound understanding of the business reason for change Proactively reinforces behaviours which support the culture within own team models the ARI s values and behaviours, acts with honesty and integrity Proactively reinforces behaviours which support the culture within own team Strategic Vision Creates a vision for the company that aligns and inspires others Looks beyond immediate issues, to develop strategies for both the medium and long term Utilizes all resources to turn strategies into action Is Customer orientated Pays close attention to quality issues Instills a customer services ethos in others by champions delivery of quality service Seeks ways of doing things better to enhance service to customers Communicates the importance of good customer service to others Focuses the attention of the organisation on customer issues Proactively works to Proactively takes actions to meet identified customer needs

4 Trusted Partner Invest in People understand customer drivers & Predict Future Trends Asks questions to ensure understanding of customer needs Designs systems for measuring and monitoring customer satisfaction Fosters a Rich Learning Culture Establishes a culture where learning and feedback is encouraged Makes time for staff to discuss their careers; Puts in place development opportunities to address identified needs Encourages people to come up with innovative and resourceful solutions Acknowledges and recognises individual, group and functional achievements in an appropriate and timely manner Increases responsibility of others, as appropriate Builds Cohesive Teams Addresses important team dynamics and behavioural issues Invests time in driving teambuilding activities and events Devotes times to discussing and agreeing team roles with all team members Demonstrates respect for others perspectives and approaches Contributes to the wider ARI network by sharing information and best practice Inspires a high performance ethos Inspires passion and enthusiasm by communicating the future vision and bigger picture to the team Drives high standards of performance by setting challenging delivery targets Delivers clear feedback to staff, rewarding and encouraging as appropriate Engages in difficult discussions to deals with non-performance efficiently and effectively Flexes management style to leverage the best performance from all staff Resolves Conflict Manages conflict efficiently by balancing different agenda s and gaining consensus Encourages an open and constructive environment by actively listening to others Presents unpopular decisions in a professional and credible manner Respects Cultural Diversity Builds lasting Partnerships Embraces the culture and traditions of the country within which he or she operates Adapts his or her approach to suit the local culture Ensures that the culture is open and inclusive to diverse views and ideas Applies diplomacy and sensitivity based on an understanding of the history, context, geography, religions and languages of the regions in which ARI does business Develops a strong working relationship with his or her manager/partner Creates and maintains a positive image of ARI in the both local business environment and internationally Demonstrates political and social savvy; involves the right people, at the right stage, in the most appropriate manner Presents alternative options/solutions to his or her manager/ business partners Works closely and collaboratively with all other colleagues Leverages the contribution of both internal and external contributors with diverse ideas, perspectives and backgrounds Gains Trust Influences the thinking of others to gain agreement Builds allies with key people by anticipating objections and convincingly responding to them Builds networks of contacts, alliances and partnerships Conveys confidence in discussions and negotiations Compromises when appropriate Delivers on commitments

5 Results Driven Understands the Business Plans and Organises for delivery Demonstrates an understanding of both the business environment at all levels, and their impact on ARI and its customers Makes plans to address identified risks Identifies and cultivates all sources of revenue Collates national and regional market intelligence Ensures that continuous improvement is always on the agenda Sets challenging business objectives and priorities for own business unit Cascades objective and target setting throughout their area Conducts reviews of progress against objectives regularly Uses all available resources to determine the optimum solution for the business Balances conflicting demands, works on tasks in parallel when required Creates and uses smart business processes to ensure consistent approach Makes Smart Decisions Readily grasps the crux of an issue despite having ambiguous information Demonstrates creativity in problem solving and comes up with innovative solutions Makes effective balanced decisions on all issues through clear relevant analysis and risk assessment Thinks beyond the immediate impact of an action to make sure that decisions make longer term sense Learn from mistakes