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Internal use only - Grade E

About us. 

We are The Very Group and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and well-being. 

About the Team. 

The role sits within the Group Planning, Analysis & Reporting Finance Team, a pivotal team within the Finance Community of The Very Group. 

Our team is responsible for the provision of insightful & consistent management reporting, for the Exec Team and Group Board, that influences strategic thinking and facilitates the creation of Budgets, Quarterly forecasts and Long-range plans. Our work ensures accurate, quality information is shared with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external. 

We develop close relationships with all teams across Finance and teams across the wider business. 

Success in the team requires an engaging individual who embraces every challenge, who can communicate effectively and is obsessive about the presentation of consistent & accurate information.  

About the role.

The role requires you to own the production of the monthly Group Performance Report, managing the consolidation of supporting information and preparation of commercial narrative, that is relevant and accurate, for review by the Head of FP&A. You will prepare internal information that is essential for the business to make key decisions.  

You will be comfortable with changes in priority, reacting quickly to ensure all your stakeholder needs are met through high quality communication.  

Key Responsibilities   

• Oversee the month-end reporting timetable, ensuring all deliverables are met to guarantee reports are delivered to your stakeholders on time. 

• Accountable for the consolidation and dissemination of monthly Profit and Loss statements for our Home Shopping and TVG Group entities. 

• Responsible for the prompt production of documents that present an early view of the TVG P&L, with draft narrative, for the Finance Directors and Executive team to understand our financial results. 

• Serve as the owner of the monthly Group Performance Report (GPR) and its associated processes. These encompass the consolidation of various submissions from both finance and non-finance personnel; you must ensure the accuracy and consistent presentation of all figures and that relevant commentaries have been supplied.  

• Generate an analysis of monthly working capital that is distributed on a quarterly basis. 

• Calculate and produce leverage calculations for external parties on a quarterly basis. 

• Complete ad-hoc group reporting deliverables as required, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company standards of quality. 

• Facilitate a smooth quarterly transition for reporting comparators as our forecasts are updated. Validation of agreed metrics requires a high degree of diligence. 

About you.

• A qualified accountant with demonstrable organisational skills and experience in managing complex financial processes. 

• Focussed on consistency of data, placing attention on accounting detail and end-to-end value.  

• Capability to provide insightful reporting and analysis for decision-making at Exec and Board level. 

• FP&A experience preferred but not essential.  Comfortable working with financial models and financial datasets. 

• A driven and determined individual who possesses the social confidence and charisma to develop highly productive stakeholder relationships. 

• A strong team player, with low ego, who can work cross-functionally. 

• Technical ability, strong aptitude for analytical work, having experience with Oracle and Microsoft Office products. 

• Sound understanding of all primary financial statements. 

How to apply

Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions.

What happens next?

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.

You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position:

1st stage - An informal 30-45 minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.

2nd Stage – A one-hour formal interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions.

As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here.

Equal opportunities

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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