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financial analyst Peterborough, England

Travelex

Full Time Peterborough, England 27007 - 17541 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Job Title: Finance Analyst-Bids

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract -Dec 2023, Full Time

Working location: London or Peterborough, Hybrid

Role Purpose

This is a fixed term contact till December 2023.
You would be an active member of the Bid team experienced in scenario modelling and working closely with senior stakeholders on large, complex bids including review of contractual terms, strong business partnering and presentation skills.

Located in London or Peterborough with attendance of meetings in Travelex Euston office and at Heathrow Airport

Key accountabilities

Technical Activities

Build complete set of financial statements (P&L, BS and Cashflow) for multiple bid scenarios incorporating financial and non-financial drivers and KPIs
Lead bid model reviews with senior stakeholders, highlighting critical assumptions, key drivers and dependencies, and developing new opportunities for assessment
Review proposed contracts with a view to maximising profitability, removing / reducing onerous clauses including administrative requirements (e.g. Billing, Reporting, Audit) and potential liabilities
Perform ‘what if’ modelling and present opportunities to improve commercial outcomes
Prepare answers on a timely basis to questions received from internal stakeholders during the bid process and from external stakeholders following bid response submissions

Relationship management

Develop professional working relationships with stakeholders, colleagues and business partners
Work closely with the Travelex Airport Strategy & Transformation Director and Retail Trading Director

Communication

Play a participative part in Bid Team meetings
Be proactive in the provision of feedback and the delivery of ideas to develop and improve bid content and presentation

General

Undertake any necessary training associated with the duties of the post and participates in training and development procedures
Comply with all Company Health and Safety policies and legislation in the performance of their duties and responsibilities
Maintain confidentiality and observe data protection guidelines
Manage expenses in accordance with Company Expense Policy
Carry out any other reasonable duties commensurate with their capability
Work in line with reporting, process and governance standards

Knowledge and Skills:

Essential

3yr + Post Qualified Accountant
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills
Experienced presenting scenarios including use of PowerPoint
Used to working and delivering to tight timescales
Strong analytical and modelling skills
Ability to challenge constructively when required to do so

Desirable

Experienced business partnering senior stakeholders
Retail sector experience
Complex bid partnering

Why Travelex?
To remain the world’s leading foreign exchange specialist, we are focused on making our customers’ lives simpler, more engaging and hassle free while they travel or move money abroad. We promise to give them the freedom and peace of mind to explore the world, their way – enabling them to travel confidently because they know they have us to lean on.
Customer centricity and digital are at the heart of our business strategy. Our commitment to innovation has never been greater, with the development of a number of digital-first, greenfield products and services. And with the Travelex's resources, deep industry experience and leading brand we are inventing the future of FX, cross-border e-commerce and international payments.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status