Key Role Responsibilities

• European superuser in Anaplan.

• Support FP&A Controller in day-to-day activities (e.g. Anaplan implementation/development) and any ad hoc requests

• Lead on data reconciliation from external systems integrated into Anaplan (e.g.Oracle, Workday)

• Business partner with the accounting team to review monthly actuals with key stakeholders and updating forecast for material movements on OPEX/ Revenue.

• Key partner in the preparation of forecasts and business plans submitted to GREP and work with the accounting team to maintain a monthly risk/ops tracker.

• Full ownership over the KPI’s reporting requirements.

• Support accounting in monthly reviews to ensure actuals are booked to both correct GL lines and LE.LMFs.

• Work with the accounting team to ensure detailed and consistent variance commentary against country and department P&Ls.

• Work with the accounting team to verify customer level actuals have been loaded into Anaplan on a monthly basis.

• Deputise for Controller when required.

• Assist with the development and implementation of a robust cashflow forecast model.

• Workwith business teams to ensure data in asset module is a true reflection of the current state of Greystar projects.

Role Scope

• This role will provide support to the European Business

• The role will engage closely and frequently with the Greystar’s Regional / International systems team to ensure integrity of the database and common working practices.

• The role is executed out of the London office.

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Good level of general education with strong written and numerical skills 

• Accounting foundation background 

• Advanced Excel with experience building financial models/reports. 

• Advanced PowerPoint experience. 

• Fully qualified ACCA / CIMA / ACA 

• Advance experience in Anaplan is essential. 

• Good problem solver with intellectual curiosity. 

Experience & Skills 

Essential:

• Experience of working in a similar role within a fast paced multi-jurisdictional business ideally within the Real Estate sector 

• Experience in using Anaplan (or similar) tools for FP&A. 

• Demonstrated to prepare and explain financial data to business leaders and managers, team members, clients, internal and external auditors, and other business contacts. 

• Strong presentation of financial information - written and verbal. 

• Strong team working and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to manipulate and sort large volume of data in excel 

• Good communicator, with the ability to interpret and complex financial data. 

• Positive “can do” attitude with desire to learn, train and develop in the role 

• Good attention to detail, taking pride in work 

• Self-starter with a methodical and organised approach 

• Ability to work to deadlines and multitask, using initiative to prioritise