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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, with a strong focus on capitalised staff costs and process improvement. Proficient in advanced financial modelling and automation technologies to enhance reporting and decision-making.
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Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, Or Equivalent)Advanced Proficiency In Microsoft ExcelExperience In Finance Analyst Or Finance Business Partnering RoleKnowledge Of Accounting For Capitalised LabourFamiliarity With UK Payroll Tax Compliance (P11D, PSA)
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Hard Skills
BudgetingFinancial ModellingMonth-End AccountingKPI TrackingProcess ImprovementCapitalised Staff Costs AccountingAd-Hoc Commercial AnalysisAutomation TechnologiesData ModelsPayroll Journal Preparation
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProactive MindsetAttention To DetailInquisitive Nature
Certifications & Qualifications
CIMAACCA
Industry Keywords
FinanceCommercial FinancePrivate Equity-Backed EnvironmentExternal AuditUK Payroll Tax Compliance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Own and manage the annual budgeting and monthly re-forecasting process for all staff costs across Zoopla, including salaries, bonuses, commission, benefits, employer taxes and capex
- Manage the complete month-end accounting process for all elements of staff costs, including preparing and posting monthly payroll journals, bonus accruals and capex
- Ensure correct accounting treatment of capitalised staff costs and improve the capitalised development expenditure process and related reporting
- Collaborate with HR and departmental heads to model headcount changes, salary reviews, new hires and attrition
- Act as key finance stakeholder for HR, Tech and Marketing, supporting informed decision-making
- Assist the Head of Commercial Finance with KPI and weekly trading reporting
- Maintain the monthly pacing model, tracking actual results against forecast to monitor real-time performance
- Support commercial finance with ad-hoc commercial analysis
- Identify and implement AI-driven analytical tools, automation technologies and advanced data models
- Drive continuous process improvements across capitalised labour frameworks and financial reporting systems
- Manage external audit activities relating to staff costs and respond to auditors’ queries
- Support the Tax team with payroll-related processes including P11D and PSA returns
- Assist the wider finance team with month-end and year-end tasks
Requirements
What you’ll need- Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent) or Qualified by experience
- Proven experience in a finance analyst or finance business partnering role with exposure to both management accounting/month-end and FP&A
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with strong financial modelling skills
- High level of accuracy and unwavering attention to detail
- Proven track record in process improvement, particularly in relation to automation of model inputs and updates
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to partner with and challenge senior, non-finance stakeholders
- A proactive and inquisitive mindset, with a desire to understand the "why" behind the numbers
- Experience in a fast-paced, technology-driven or private equity-backed environment
- Direct experience with the accounting and forecasting of staff costs
- Experience with commercial finance tasks, such as KPI tracking and performance reporting
- Knowledge of accounting for capitalised labour
- Experience supporting external audits
- Familiarity with UK payroll tax compliance (P11D, PSA)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Our hybrid setup means you’ll join us in the Tower Bridge office 3 days each week
- 25 days annual leave + extra days for years of service
- Day off for volunteering & Digital detox day
- Festive Closure - business closed for period between Christmas and New Year
- Cycle to work and electric car schemes
- Free Calm App membership
- Enhanced Parental leave
- Fertility Treatment Financial Support
- Group Income Protection and private medical insurance
- Gym on-site in London – or membership in regional offices
- 7.5% pension contribution by the company
- Discretionary annual bonus up to 10% of base salary