FP&A Analyst

About us

You’ve probably heard of Auto Trader, but do you know what we’re all about?  

We’re the UK’s leading automotive marketplace, a heritage brand, and a tech darling of the stock market. We bring together vehicle buyers and sellers to give them real choices. Cars may be what we're best known for but we’re also the place for pretty much everything else on wheels, from e-bikes to caravans. 

In the automotive world, change is a constant, that’s why we take our job of untangling the complex car-buying journey very seriously. 
 
At our core, we’re all about people. We go our own way while embracing diversity and celebrating our differences. We dedicate ourselves to the idea that we work better together. 

Auto Trader is a beautiful, surprising and vibrant place to work. We might not be for everyone, but we could be perfect for you. 

About the job

We're looking to hire an FP&A Analyst to join our finance team. The role will give you a great chance to work with both finance and non-finance stakeholders across Auto Trader as you'll be responsible for our regular KPI reporting and tracking our commitment scorecard throughout the year. You'll be responsible for producing monthly finance packs for the Auto Trader leadership team and Board of Directors with a focus on accuracy and quality while maintaining strong time management to meet deadlines. 

A key part of the role will include supporting the group's annual planning cycle, including our midterm plan and annual budgeting process. By utilising your excel skills, you'll ensure our KPI reporting remains insightful and relevant to our continuously evolving business. You'll be able to highlight areas of risk and opportunity across the business and ensure we have the right data and analysis to support these workstreams. 

As part of a wider commercial finance team, you will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects with our business partnering and pricing teams in addition to supporting a Senior Analyst within FP&A. By collaborating on a range of team projects, you'll be given the opportunity to grow and develop in the role too. 

The role also requires presenting information back to a range of stakeholders clearly and being able to accommodate non-finance individuals in the style you present data. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for development and to hone your craft in this field by working for an FTSE100 Company. You might believe that a passion for cars is a requirement, but guess what? It’s not! At Auto Trader, you’re welcome just as you are.

What we're looking for

• Part-qualified accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)
• Experience in a financial planning or commercially focussed finance role 
• Strong excel skills with experience of creating finance decks using Powerpoint and able to present complex information clearly 
• Strong commercial awareness 
• Ability to work autonomously to tight deadlines and managing multiple priorities 
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail 

Every candidate brings a unique mix of skills and qualities to the table. We're all about inclusivity and embracing diversity at Auto Trader. If you meet some of the requirements but not all of them, please don't hesitate to reach out. Your distinct perspective and strengths could be a fantastic addition to our team. Whether you're a close match or have a few pieces that fit, we're genuinely excited to hear from you and explore the potential you could bring to the role.

Benefits

We’re offering a salary of £35,000 – £42,500, plus an additional 10% of your salary awarded to you in shares each year. These awarded shares will become yours in yearly instalments over the next three years, and you can choose to either sell them or keep them as shares. And you'll receive 29 days of holiday, plus bank holidays and comprehensive private medical cover. 

That’s not all. We have employee pension contributions up to 7%, enhanced family leave provisions, a car salary sacrifice scheme, share-save options, and much more. 

We always want to give you the support you need and help prioritise your wellbeing, that’s why we provide access to 24/7 online GP and dentist, as well as specialist support for assisted fertility, gender dysphoria, menopause, period care plans and lots more.  

On top of all that, our hybrid model, Connected Working, combines the best of both worlds – office and home working. You’ll have two fixed weekly office days for team collaboration and one more of your choice to suit your work-life balance.  

Additionally, during July and August, along with two weeks in December, we have our remote first periods. During these times, you can work remotely, whether that's from another location in the UK or even from certain locations abroad. 

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