FP&A Director

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and what we do:

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
• 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business
• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!

Reporting to the CFO, the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Director is responsible for leading Version 1’s FP&A function, producing, validating, analysing and providing insights on the consolidated forecasts, budgets, long range plans, financial presentations, KPI tracking dashboards, industry/peer group comparisons, detailed forward looking models, scenario plans and adhoc analysis. 

In a constantly evolving market and within a business keen to advance its processes and systems, the FP&A Director will take a key role in improving and refocussing Version 1’s business and FP&A function.

Version 1’s FP&A function acts as the custodian of Performance Measurement across the group ensuring that all functions have clear KPIs, which are measured against target monthly.  This position demands strong analytical skills, expertise to challenge and attention to detail.  The FP&A Director will provide a balanced outlook of the business from a finance, strategic and operational point of view.

The role will also be a key driver of automation in FPA processes, help introduce technological advances and will link to existing initiatives to enhance the efficiency and robustness of the group’s reporting systems and processes.

We require an FP&A Director with strong industry knowledge and solid technical understanding as well as leadership and negotiating skills, with the ability to create both credible and trusted key stakeholder relationships, including strategically supporting Version 1’s Senior Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring a clear KPI framework is in place across the business reflecting the inter-related accountability and responsibilities of all functions including Commercial, Delivery, OCTO and Business Functions.
• Responsible for preparation of best-in-class monthly reporting of performance for all parts of the business and in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the forecasting processes and reviewing challenging and consolidating forecasts from the business teams monthly including risks and opportunities to the forecast plan.
• Responsible for the annual financial budget including the supporting process, consolidation and challenge.
• Ad hoc analysis based on queries received from CFO, CEO and Private Equity partners.
• Streamline and document all FP&A related processes and procedures. Develop a transformation plan for the continuous improvement of the FP&A function in its methodologies, tools and process including maximising the use of technology and digital enablers.

• Expertise as a senior FP&A professional
• An organised, self-motivated and pro-active individual – able to work independently and take responsibility for ensuring high quality deliverables are produced on a timely and professional looking basis.
• Strong prioritisation and project management skills – A proven track record of managing multiple work-streams to tight deadlines with numerous different sources of input, multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Proven ability to identify and design KPI’s and embed in FPA processes.
• Ability to cope in a busy and demanding work environment with regular & conflicting deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills both verbal and written - able to work with all levels of management within the UK and global group, finance and management/leadership teams.
• Proven track record for driving process efficiencies and changes that increase robustness in reporting processes. 
• Able to problem solve. Proactive and challenging with sufficient self-confidence to be able to champion and implement change.
• Ability to lead, participate in and facilitate group meetings.
• Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience in market leading innovations in FPA and reporting platforms.

Why Version 1?

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits.
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.

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