The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion. That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience. Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities. For our business, for clients, and for you Global Head of Planning & Forecasting London, UK Description Reporting to the Global Head of Group Reporting in London, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to lead a high caleribre 3 person team and to lead the Apex Group Planning and rolling forecast process following the go- live of a new ERP system. Responsibilities includes: Development of the planning and rolling forecast model Strategic target setting for the annual plan Driving the plan sign-off process with the regions Preparation of the Group plan or forecast presentation Emphasis is on enhancing the Workday Adaptive Planning model including leveraging forward looking inputs and scenario planning. Strong communication skills are required as reviews are held with the c-suite within the organisation (CEO and Founder, CFO, COO, etc). The role will collaborate with colleagues within FP&A (e.g. business partners and revenue reporting lead). An excellent knowledge of financials, accounting, analytics and attention to detail is key. Job specification Lead the annual plan, plan model development and plan governance processes: Own the end-to-end group planning process, from written instructions, to final board presentations Develop strategic financial targets together with the Group Head of FP&A and the Group CEO/CFO/COO/Chief Commercial Officer. Establish mechanisms to ensure that bottom-up plans deliver against the group strategic targets Create plan dashboards for executive review, to enure planning gaps / issues are identified early in the process Create plan dashboards for regional and product line reviews, to ensure that regions and product heads have a good knowledge of their plan, and to ensure that reviews are robust enough to allow for plan sign-offs Design and prepare the plan board deck together with the Group Head of FP&A and the Group CFO/COO/Chief Commercial Officer Prepare FX risk analysis and maintain the Plan constant currency reporting Plan sign-off status tracking engaging directly with the regional teams Prepare the presentation for the annual plan or forecast Maintain the Plan and update for geography changes (e.g. product line changes) Develop driver based modelling for scenario planning Expand current planning model to include full cashflow and balance sheet plans Working with technical experts, establish integrations to various source systems Monitor performance of the Planning model Oversee the ongoing maintenance of the Planning model Develop the monthly rolling forecast process Review and understand monthly variances to plan, including KPI’s, e.g. Organic Growth, Efficiency Scores Develop the rolling forecast process, including agreement and sign-off by regional and product line heads Provide insight to businesses on run rates needed to achieve the monthly plan and revised forecasts Provide FX risk analysis and maintain the forecast constant currency reporting Ad Hoc: Run ad hoc reporting and analysis for the Group Head of FP&A relating to c-suite queries Skills Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance Strong communication and writing skills to support commentary for senior executives Strong technical skills with experience working with large data sets Knowledge of Workday and Adaptive Planning (group management reporting system) an added advantage• Attention to details Minimum 10 years Post Qualification experience Demonstrable Team Player in a Global Team Build excellent working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders Motivate and empower team members by building their capabilities Ensure deliverables are produced and reviewed to a high standard and delivered in a timely manner Encourage a healthy working environment for the team What you will get in return: A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience; Training and development opportunities A high level of visibility within a large organisation on an upwards trajectory Being part of a high performing team with a strong team culture Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners. About Apex Group We are dedicated to driving positive change in financial services while fuelling the growth and ambitions of asset managers, allocators, financial institutions, and family offices. Established in Bermuda in 2003, the Group has continually disrupted the asset serving industry through our investment in innovation and talent. Today, we set the pace in asset servicing and stand out for our unique single-source solution and unified cross asset-class platform which supports the entire value chain, harnesses leading innovative technology, and benefits from cross-jurisdictional expertise delivered by a long-standing management team and over 13,000 highly integrated professionals. We’re a people-powered business, and our people are full of ambition. Together, we’re inspired to lead the new era of data and tech enabled service. Bringing new products and services to market. Sharpening our client focus. Disrupting the market to exceed expectations. Innovating across a range of specialisms. With our focus on making a difference to our people, our planet and our society, you’ll experience more here than you would at most other companies. Prepare to accelerate. We’re a people-powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service-led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We’ll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster. Positive change starts with you. We’re a people-powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service-led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We’ll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster. The journey is yours to own. When you stretch yourself, you grow. We want you to explore ways of working that will see you thrive as part of something bigger. We’ll help you with a solid structure, challenging projects, vibrant networks, supportive colleagues and approachable leaders. All the things you need to own your unique journey. Find out more about us