At Ayvens, progress starts with you.
Our ambitions to shape the future of sustainable mobility are powered by our talent. Join us, and get better with every move.
Tremendous opportunity to join a thriving head office function where you’ll provide financial insights, analysis and guidance supporting senior management with analysis of the monthly financial result comparing to annual budget and monthly forecast, identifying variances and key risks and opportunities.
Areas of Responsibility
Financial Analysis: Conduct thorough analysis of financial data, including but not limited to budgets, forecasts, and financial statements, to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
Budgeting and Forecasting: Support the budgeting and forecasting processes by providing accurate and timely financial information, collaborating with stakeholders to set financial targets, and monitoring performance against targets.
Development of Financial models.
Performance Monitoring: Using various methods including SAS and Power BI, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to assess performance against objectives and identify areas for improvement.
Financial Reporting: Prepare and present financial reports and analysis to senior management and key stakeholders, highlighting key findings and recommendations.
Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, enhance financial controls, and improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Ad Hoc Projects: Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned, providing financial expertise and support as needed.
Competencies
Experience in finance, accounting, or a related field, with some demonstrated experience in financial analysis, budgeting and/or forecasting.
Ability to optimise the use of data from multiple sources and triangulate it into digestible and actionable formats.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and trends.
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple priorities.
Self starter with the ability to take the initiative and work pro-actively
Planning, prioritising and meeting deadlines in a fast paced and complex environment
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling; experience with Finance accounting systems desired.
Role Requirements
Technical Capabilities:
Expert user of Microsoft Excel (comfortable with pivot tables, nested formulas, key functions including VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, IF, SUMIF, SUMPRODUCT etc.)
Comfortable with manipulating large datasets to create meaningful reports or dashboards, using tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI or SAS
A good understanding of Finance Systems
Adaptable:
Can comfortably move from task to task covering different areas of the business
Receptive to ad-hoc data requests from the business, with the ability to resolve and present independently.
Collaboration and Supporting Change:
Works with relevant stakeholders to support the Finance Business Partner and business as a whole with relevant, useful data to help understand any problems and identify opportunities.
Able to constructively challenge financial data and existing processes to help drive efficiencies within the team.
Desired Previous Experience:
Experience of presenting financial data to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
Evidence of building relationships across teams.
Solid financial background
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related study for professional qualification (e.g. Part Qual, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred.
IT Applications:
High level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling
Sound experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
What We Can Offer
Salary Range £35,000 - £40,000 +
Generous contributory pension scheme
25 days holiday, in addition to bank holidays
Volunteering days to assist in charity work
Sustainability Initiatives
Holiday buy / sell (subject to conditions)
Travel Insurance (cost associated)
Dental Insurance (cost associated)
Flexible working options available
Eligibility for Annual Bonus Scheme
Study support (where applicable)
Enhanced parental leave
Generous Employee Referral Scheme (£1000)
Cycle2work Scheme
Free breakfast / fruit in the Bristol office
EV charging points, bike storage, shower & changing facilities, car parking
Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for an opportunity unless they exactly meet the criteria specified. At Ayvens we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, enjoyable and authentic workplace so if you are excited by this, or any role at Ayvens but your experience doesn’t exactly align, we would encourage you to apply regardless! What’s the worst that can happen?!
Why Ayvens?
With over 3.4 million vehicles managed across more than 42 countries, we provide full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management services and multi-mobility solutions to customers of all sizes, including large corporates, SMEs, professionals, and private individuals. By leveraging our unique position to lead the way to net zero and further shape the digital transformation of the industry, we are well-positioned to meet the evolving mobility needs of our clients and provide them with the solutions they need to thrive.
At Ayvens, we believe that our success is driven by our commitment to customer satisfaction. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and technology-enabled services that help our customers focus on their everyday business. We’re committed to sustainable mobility and have made it a core part of our strategy. In everything we do, we’re guided by the principles of authenticity, curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We aim to foster an organisation that's diverse in people and ideas, where everyone can thrive and be themselves, no matter who they are.
Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to enable the transformation towards large scale adoption of sustainable mobility and provide our customers with the solutions they need to succeed. Follow our page for the latest updates, news, and insights.
*ALD Automotive | LeasePlan are rebranding to Ayvens across all 42 countries by 2025.
