SENIOR FP&A ANALYST – BASED IN BARCELONA

Company Description Part of Kaplan Inc., the Kaplan Languages Group (KLG) is made up of Kaplan International Languages, ESL Education, and Alpadia Language Schools.
Language travel is an inspiring business sector with lots of scope for fun and creative work.
Our student’s study from 1 week up to a full academic year and we are proud to welcome language learners from over 100 countries, ensuring a great cosmopolitan mix in our classrooms across the globe.
With a network of  Kaplan International Languages  and  Alpadia  -branded schoolsand summer camps spanning seven countries, KLG has the largest presence of any international language school in the English-speaking world, as well as France, Germany and Switzerland.
In addition,  ESL, Europe’s largest language education travel agency matches students with the right language course for them.
Job Description This pivotal Finance partnering role is based in Barcelona and will lead the performance of the Languages Schools, as well as part of the review and forecasting of the Company’s sales.
This will entail ownership for management reporting, budgeting and forecasting of Languages schools, also lead our understanding of global Sales and Production trends, performing quarterly deep-dives and reforecasts to present revised global forecasts.
Reporting to the Head of FP&A, this is a high-profile role with direct access to key members of the senior management team.
You will provide commercial support to Finance, Acquisition and Schools functions by taking the lead on developing complex financial forecasting and analysis models, sparring with the business on their output, and driving the resultant deep-dives to provide and present the data for decision-making.
As such, this role will have a direct impact on business profitability.
Qualifications Main responsibilities and functions MANAGEMENT REPORTING AND ANALYSIS – FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL.
Management reporting for the Languages Schools businesses, presenting insightful monthly Management Information based on an in depth understanding of the business Close monthly coordination and review.
Controllership of operational KPIs to challenge completeness in our accruals and in-depth understanding of our operational efficiency and cost management Measurement and analysis of Transactional Finance and Accounting teams’ production efficiency, highlighting areas for focus   MANAGEMENT REPORTING AND ANALYSIS – SALES PROFITABILITY Monthly “Country P&L” reporting and deep dives to understand the profitability impact of our Sales decision making FP&A and financial modelling support to expand revenue and margin analysis and ad-hoc business development modelling, supporting senior finance and operations management   BUDGETING AND FORECASTING Languages Schools P&L.
Ownership of Languages schools budgeting and forecasting, working closely with schools accountants.
Sales and Produced Weeks.
managing the iterative creation of global sales targets and subsequent productions forecasts and budgets.
Analysis of complex sales, pipeline and financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes.
AUDIT SUPPORT Supporting the Financial Controller in the management and coordination of audit requests to ensure accurate accounts and timely audit completion   Qualifications and experience Min 5 years of experience in budgeting, forecasting, business partnering and closings.
Significant experience in a data-rich analytical role involving complex Excel models, including both regular reporting packs and project-orientated deep-dives.
Proven ability in bringing numbers to life for non-Finance stakeholders, both visually and articulately Excellent attention to detail and ability to investigate problem areas with an inquisitive mind Experience working with multiple management levels and functional roles outside of a finance/accounting group     Skills and competencies High level of initiative, self-motivation, and drive – an ability to work independently with guidance to prioritize, plan, manage time efficiently and meet deadlines Advanced Excel knowledge is essential.
Spanish and English is a must.
Ability to create ad-hoc models and use them to analyze and present financial and operational information and insights – this will require not only analytical but strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) Solid technical accounting skills Systems experience in Microsoft suite including Great Plains, Business Central and Power BI would be an advantage Additional Information What we will offer you.
This is a full-time, permanent position offering.
The opportunity to develop your skills in an international environment, in the exciting field of language travel Flexible working policy (2 days of home working) Time Table.
MON - THU.
10 am - 7.
pm; FRI.
11am - 5pm A young and dynamic work atmosphere An environment where corporate ethics and sustainable development matter Discounts on medical insurance  Free language courses abroad every year Competitive salary  Lunch vouchers Free coffee and tea Free breakfast on Mondays and fresh fruit on Thursdays  Job Location I'm interested I'm interested Privacy Policy