FP&A Analyst

Here at Gousto, we are on a mission to become the UK's most loved way to eat dinner, and for every meal to leave the planet better off. Gousto is changing how people shop, cook, and eat food at home. It’s an incredibly exciting time to join our team—and we’re a friendly bunch!

We’re proud to be one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK. Powered by data and a love of food, we’re a recipe box company that’s disrupting the sector, and we’re passionate about our diverse team and our customers.

All of our people are responsible for the success of Gousto, and we’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment for all to thrive. Our guiding values of Dream, Deliver, and Care, show our commitment to innovation, our ambition to hit goals at speed, and our deep respect for the people we work with.

Role Title: FP&A Analyst
Employment Type: Permenant
Reporting into: Head of Finance (FP&A and Accounting)
Location: Shepherds Bush, London, Hybrid. 

As a Senior FP&A Analyst, you will play a critical role in providing financial planning and analysis support to Gousto. You will collaborate closely with key stakeholders, including the finance team, senior management and various business units to provide insightful analysis, drive strategic decision-making and contribute to the group's financial goals. This position requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent financial modelling skills, and a natural curiosity to learn more about business. 

We are a small (3) but effective team and everyone supports and understands all areas of FP&A at Gousto.

Your focus will be on the following areas:

• Financial Planning and Analysis

  • Lead the Annual Budget process by working with stakeholders across the business to ensure on-time, high-quality deliverables, aligned with overall company goals

  • Ownership of scenario modelling to the leadership team - finger on the pulse of the business P&L and in-depth analysis of any changes

  • Support the Monthly Rolling Forecast process, analysis, and reporting thereof

  • Support on preparing 5 year Long Term plans to shape strategic direction

• Processes and Systems:

  • Lead our finance-owned FP&A system (Planful)

  • Support the Senior Management Team with Salary Budgets and Forecasting and utilising our Planful Work Force Management system to manage said budgets

  • Design automated dashboards and use relevant tools to improve the business's ability to self-serve

• Monthly BAU Analysis and Reporting:

  • Own month-end P&L analysis, CFO and business-wide internal reports, and preparation of monthly management accounts for the board including commentary and analysis of key metrics 

  • Liaising with and challenging the Financial Control and Commercial Finance teams on variance analysis across the P&L for actuals, forecasts, and budgeted numbers and producing value-added commentary 

  • Maintain a high standard of KPI reporting and trend analysis, whilst enhancing the information and providing insight

• Business Partnering

  • Acting as a Business Partner advising, challenging, and building rapport with senior stakeholders

  • Provide commercial insight and analysis on ad hoc business initiatives

• Team & Culture:

  • Line management of one direct report, responsible for all aspects of management including coaching and development

  • Social, passionate, entrepreneurial and adaptable with a can-do attitude. 

Your skills

• Proven FC/ FP&A or Commercial Finance experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong Excel, G Suite and/or financial modelling skills
• Excellent numerate and computer skills
• Ambitious and keen to learn
• Analytical ability and logical approach to problem solving
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Organisation and time management skills

Nice to haves

• System experience (ERP = Dynamics, FP&A = Planful)
• High Growth tech-enabled subscription experience

1. University Degree. Qualification in Accountancy (CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA)

Gousto is for everyone:

Whether it’s creating diversity in our recipes or building new teams, we care about our people and the opportunities they have at Gousto. Across our business we lead with inclusivity and strive for equality in all we do; working hard to ensure Gousto is an environment where you can be totally yourself.

Everyone is welcome and we’re looking for applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. 

Excited but wondering if you tick every box? We recommend applying anyway so that we can review your profile . And, if you’re in a job share, why not just apply as a pair.

For our roles outside of Operations, most of our people spend 1 or 2 days in our offices every week, combining the benefits of flexibility and time together with colleagues. We want to enable you to do your best work, and if you require additional flexibility, please talk to us about it.

If you have a disability that you’re worried will affect you during the interview process, please let us know and we will do our best to help you feel comfortable.

We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please let us know. 

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