Senior FP&A Analyst

Sumup

COMMERCIAL PLANNING SENIOR ASSOCIATE Berlin or London |  Commercial Operations ABOUT THE TEAM The Commercial Planning team sits at the heart of SumUp's commercial engine, turning complex data into the financial insight that shapes how we grow. We partner closely with channel leads, marketing, and product teams to make sure our planning is accurate, proactive, and genuinely useful to the people making decisions. We need someone who can own the analytical workstreams for our Acquisitions channels while building the kind of trusted relationships that make finance business partnering actually work. If you're energised by owning complex models, influencing commercial decisions, and being the person stakeholders turn to when they need clarity, this is the role for you. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Own end-to-end revenue and customer acquisition budget (CAB) planning for acquisition channels, building scalable financial models, running scenario analyses, and delivering proactive performance insights to senior stakeholders * Act as the primary finance business partner for channel leads, building trusted relationships, embedding financial models into commercial decision-making, and influencing assumptions through rigorous analysis * Conduct deep-dive analyses at country, merchant category, and channel level to surface revenue risks and opportunities, and present findings clearly to senior, non-technical audiences * Build business cases and product-level revenue forecasts to support existing and new product growth initiatives * Contribute to the migration of commercial planning from spreadsheets to scalable forecasting tools, and help reduce manual effort in month-end reporting workflows * Provide day-to-day guidance to an intern and/or analyst, helping them develop their skills and navigate complex analytical tasks YOU'LL BE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE IF… * Strong experience in FP&A, revenue planning, business analytics, or management consulting, with a track record of owning complex analytical workstreams independently * Expert-level financial modelling skills, including multi-driver models and scenario analysis, with advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets * Proven ability to act as a trusted finance business partner to commercial or marketing stakeholders, comfortable influencing decisions and building relationships across functions * Working knowledge of SQL for data extraction and manipulation from large datasets * Clear and structured communicator, able to translate complex analysis into sharp, actionable insight for senior non-technical audiences * Comfort working in fast-moving environments where priorities shift, and structure is still being built WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN SUMUP If you're based in Berlin: * 🌎 Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our Berlin office. This involves an office-first setup * 🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced * 🚀 Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success * 📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 for your individual development, which can be used to attend conferences and/or advance your career through further education * 💶 A corporate pension scheme where we match up to 20% of your contributions * 🏖 Generous time off: enjoy 28 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days * 🏋️ Numerous other benefits such as Urban Sports Club subsidy, Kita placement assistance, subsidised office lunches * 🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service * 🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team If you're based in London: * 🌎 Opportunity to work with a truly global, multicultural team from our central Covent Garden location, wrapped in historic charm and modern flair. This involves an office-first setup * 🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced * 🚀 Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success * 🏖 Generous time off: enjoy 28 days of paid leave, plus bank holidays and special leaves * 📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget for attending conferences and/or advancing your career through further education * 🏥 Health matters: private health insurance, including optical and dental * 🚗 Life made easier: salary-sacrifice commuter benefits via Gogeta * 💼 Financial security: retirement scheme (SumUp matches 7% when you contribute 5%) * 🛡 Peace of mind: life insurance from MetLife for 2× your salary * 🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service * 🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team ABOUT SUMUP Be empowered to do more that matters. At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 37 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships. Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify. SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Job Application Tip We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don’t tick every box, it’s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.

NextEnergy Group

THE ROLE WiseEnergy is a trusted and established solar asset manager, offering all the services clients require to manage and optimise large-scale solar plants, from development and construction through to long-term operational asset management. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, passionate finance professional to support the delivery of finance asset management services to one of our most important clients in London. We are looking for someone who genuinely cares about the people they work with, naturally seeks to collaborate and enjoys the buzz of good camaraderie. Although, as with all finance roles, you will need to have exceptional attention to detail. This role is directly client-facing and requires someone with confidence to report the portfolio's performance and to handle client queries as they arise. In other words, you will be a key member of the team who can build and maintain good working relationships across a broad spectrum of stakeholders. The successful candidate will be a highly commercial and influential advisor to the clients, playing a pivotal role in ensuring timely reporting and analysis that drives future strategic decision making and value creation. The candidate will most likely have experience within previous FP&A roles and demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail and proficiency in financial modelling, combined with the ability to manage a team to support you in delivering an accurate and timely service. There is an expectation of consistency and accuracy of outputs, as well as delivering and maintaining a high degree of customer service (internal stakeholders). In view of this, you will be expected to appropriately flag issues and support their resolution through to the end and proactively drive continuous improvement. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The following responsibilities are applicable to the circa 100 SPVs and HoldCo's which are owned by our listed client. Management Reporting * Management of the monthly and quarterly portfolio reporting outputs, consisting of the Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, Cashflow and supporting reconciliations * Review of key reporting outputs to the internal client ensuring a high level of governance and accurate reporting * Present and deliver comprehensive portfolio financial results to the internal client, inclusive of regular management reporting and portfolio information included within the Fund's Annual and Interim reports * Responsible for the accounting of complex accounting entries, such as restructuring, acquisition, disposal and joint venture transactions * Close collaboration with other departments on monthly portfolio performance to ensure alignment of cross-departmental information presented Budgeting and Cost Management * Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting processes, including collaborating with other departments that contribute to the budgeted numbers * Ensure appropriate levels of review and governance are in place * Present and deliver the quarterly fund model to operating budget reconciliation to the internal client, and the budget presentation meeting to stakeholders * Collaborate with Treasury and Debt Management departments to ensure alignment to short-term Cash Model and longer-term Lender Models * Highlight and investigate trends and variances in performance, and flag issues to different departments and stakeholders where financial trends are impacting cash or expected to exceed budgeted projections Ad-hoc Requests * Performing additional analyses and reconciliations required following presentation of regular portfolio results * Provision of financial information required for due diligence processes * Performing financial modelling and scenario analysis to support strategic initiatives * Collaborate with other departments to provide financial support and guidance and highlighting the financial considerations and implications for decision-making. * Lead on coordinating and/or project managing ad-hoc processes such as onboarding and offboarding in relation to acquisitions and disposals. Process Improvements * Define and establish the risk matrix on all reporting outputs, ensuring adequate controls are in place to mitigate the risk of material errors * Identify and implement improvements to processes to increase efficiency and accuracy of financial planning and analysis, and reporting tasks and client outputs * Continuous improvement and enhancement to the efficiency and accuracy of the portfolio budget model and reporting outputs Report Management and Training * Managing and mentoring the Reporting Team. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES   To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate: * Time management & prioritization skills - things can get a little hectic, so the ability to effectively manage yourself and your workload is critical * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (in English and/or other European languages) - you must be able to organize your thoughts in a way that others find clear and compelling. You will be expected to together well-written, grammatically correct emails and other communications. When communicating verbally – whether over the phone, on video calls, in person or in meetings – you will need to be articulate, warm and engaging * Flexibility - being an effective team player means being flexible in your approach and open to getting involved with new things, even if they are not spelled out in your job description * Intellectual Curiosity – Finance is a broad and nuanced field and we are looking for someone who is truly interested in our profession and has the intellectual curiosity to delve deep into topics and bring fresh ideas into the team * IT Literacy - you need to be comfortable with IT systems and working with data (you should have at least intermediate-level excel) * Delivery focus – it may sound obvious, but the ability to proactively churn through work at pace and deliver quality outputs really matters! * Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills * Passion for our mission ‘to generate a more sustainable future by leading the transition to clean energy * Our values: be a leader, build trust, be responsible, be innovative and ‘bring your alpha’. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS  * Qualified accountant (essential) * 5+ years' experience in a similar role (essential) * Financial modelling experience (essential) * Excellent stakeholder management skills (essential) * Proven track record of process improvement (essential) * Experience of implementing automation tools / systems (desirable) * Renewable energy experience (desirable) * Fluent, advanced business level English (essential) * The right to work in the UK. WHAT WE OFFER (UK)    * A busy role in a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to learn * International scope – we operate in over 8 countries * Hybrid working – we will need you in the central London (Mayfair) office at least twice a week, but you will normally be able to work remotely for the remainder of the week * 30 days’ holiday per year (3 of which are taken during the festive shutdown in December) * Private pension * BUPA Healthcare for you and qualifying dependents * Cycle to work and electric vehicle leasing schemes * Annual discretionary bonus.   HOW TO APPLY If you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the link to apply or send your application to careers@nextenergygroup.com. If you have been shortlisted for the next stage, we will be in contact within 14 days.    By selecting “Apply” or sending us your CV, you indicate you have read and acknowledged NextEnergy Group’s Candidate Privacy Notice. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION   Our approach to diversity and inclusion is a natural extension of our values. Our entrepreneurial culture inspires us to try new things, be open to different viewpoints and be bold. Our Group is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of connectedness that values difference and gives space for individual expression. The collective sum of our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent and hard work form the bedrock of who we are and who we aspire to be. We are committed to equal employment and advancement opportunity irrespective of race, color, ancestry, social background, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. ABOUT US NextEnergy Group was founded in 2007 to become a leading market participant in the international solar sector.  Since its inception, it has been active in the development, construction, and ownership of solar assets across multiple jurisdictions.  NextEnergy Group operates via its three business units: NextEnergy Capital (Investment Management), WiseEnergy (Operating Asset Management), and Starlight (Asset Development). NextEnergy Capital manages the Group's investment activities and has invested in over 520 solar plants, exceeding 2GW in capacity across its institutional funds. * NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF): Listed on the London Stock Exchange, NESF manages 102 solar and energy storage assets in the UK and Italy, with a total installed capacity of 983MW and a gross asset value of £1,014m. * NextPower II (NPII): A private fund of 105 solar plants (149MW) focused on Italy, successfully divested in January 2022, delivering net IRRs exceeding its 10-12% target. * NextPower III ESG (NPIII ESG): A private fund targeting solar infrastructure in OECD countries (e.g., US, Spain, Italy), with $896m raised, exceeding its $750m target. * NextPower UK ESG (NPUK ESG): A private fund dedicated to new-build solar plants in the UK, with ~£600m raised. * NextPower V ESG (NPV ESG): A private OECD solar fund investing in solar and adjacent technologies like battery storage. To date, it has raised $745m, targeting $1.5bn ($2bn ceiling). WiseEnergy® is NextEnergy Group’s operating asset manager.  WiseEnergy is a leading specialist operating asset manager in the solar sector.  Since its founding, WiseEnergy has provided solar asset management, monitoring, technical due diligence and under construction services to over 1,500 utility-scale solar power plants with an installed total capacity in excess of 3.4 GW.  WiseEnergy clients comprise leading banks and equity financiers in the energy and infrastructure sector.  Starlight is NextEnergy Group’s development company that is active in the development phase of solar projects.  It has developed over 100 utility-scale projects internationally and continues to progress a large pipeline of c.10GW of both green and brownfield project developments across global geographies. NextSTEP is the venture capital fund of NextEnergy Group, dedicated to investing in innovative startups in the field of environmental sustainability. The fund primarily focuses on investments in Italy and the United Kingdom but also extends its reach to the rest of Europe and the United States, targeting startups in the pre-seed and seed stages. NextSTEP pays particular attention to emerging entities from incubators, startup accelerators, universities, and research centers, supporting projects that address global challenges in crucial areas such as Climate Change, Energy Transition, CO2 Capture and Sequestration, Circular Economy, Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Mobility, Sustainable Fashion, Waste Management, Water and much more. NextEnergy Foundation is a non-profit organisation founded in 2016 by the NextEnergy Group that operates internationally and whose mission is to proactively participate in the global effort to reduce carbon emissions by providing clean energy sources in regions where they are not yet available and thereby contributing to poverty reduction. As the main sponsor of this foundation, the NextEnergy Group donates at least 5% of its consolidated net profits each year. The NextEnergy Foundation has no overhead costs and therefore 100% of the funds raised go to donations for the various projects. Since 2016, in 8 years of operation the foundation has donated more than £1.2 million, supporting over 30 projects in 27 different countries around the world.

BCB Group

BCB Group is a leading crypto-dedicated payment services provider, serving many of the industry’s largest clients including Bitstamp, Crypto.com, Fireblocks, Galaxy, Gemini, and Kraken. BCB Group provides payment services in over 30 currencies, FX, cryptocurrency liquidity, digital asset custody and BLINC, which is BCB’s free, instant settlements network for the BCB client ecosystem. Responding to corporate and institutional demand for essential and excellent infrastructure in digital asset markets, BCB Group was created by established thought leaders in finance, regulation and technology. Founded in the UK and developed to encompass key relationships across global financial services communities, BCB Group is well positioned as one of the first multi-jurisdictional regulated cryptocurrency service firms. The cryptocurrency and blockchain industry is growing rapidly, and we want to continue shaping the way the industry progresses. We are looking for talented, motivated and crypto-passionate individuals to join us in ushering in this new financial revolution. As the FP&A Manager, you will play a pivotal role in guiding the financial planning and analysis activities of the organisation. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will lead a team responsible for revenue accounting as well as the traditional FP&A responsibilities of budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and providing insightful analysis to support key business decisions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of delivering actionable financial insights. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES * Provide regular variance analysis and financial reporting to senior management, highlighting key drivers of performance and identifying areas for improvement. * Partner with cross-functional teams to report on their KPIs. * Produce dashboards to track business performance and drive operational efficiencies that can be shared with key stakeholders at Senior Leadership level. * Work alongside the Financial Controller and reporting to the Head of Finance to manage the annual budgeting process by collaborating with department heads to develop detailed budgets aligned with strategic objectives. * Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to forecast company performance and analyse various scenarios. * Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems to streamline reporting and enhance decision-making capabilities. While having a commercial mindset and focus, the successful candidate will have an appreciation of the importance of financial control. * Support strategic initiatives, including planning for fundraising, by conducting financial due diligence and integration planning. * Stay abreast of industry trends, economic factors, and regulatory changes that may impact financial performance, providing proactive insights to mitigate risks and capitalise on opportunities. * Manage a small team of people and oversee their responsibilities. Any experience in these areas will be beneficial but not essential. WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? If you can demonstrate some of the following experience/skills below, we would love to hear from you. * We’re looking for someone who is 3-5 years post qualified with a strong advisory and/or corporate background who can support our growth.  * Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively. * Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting techniques, and advanced skills in using Google Suite. * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. * Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. * Experience of coaching and mentoring junior colleagues to build a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. * Experience with Netsuite is preferred. SO, WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Our people are constantly striving to be the best through operational excellence. The professional development and learning opportunities create an agile, hardworking, conscientious, and knowledgeable team.  The opportunities for personal growth are exponential. You grow as the business grows. The roles and responsibilities are broad and ever-changing, and the dynamism of BCB keeps you engaged and highly motivated.   At BCB, we believe in empowering individuals to create a culture of personal growth, together, and driving empowerment from the bottom up, up-skilling every individual at every level. This means our team has a sense of commonality and belonging, driven by a shared belief in our mission. We’re passionate about our business, our people, and providing 360-degree support for success. * The chance to operate at the forefront of our industry                                    * You can talk to anyone in the business as there are no barriers and everyone is accessible * You will be collaborating with teams on a hybrid working arrangement * We value team success where every individual can grow and prosper * 30 days annual leave each year * 4 days per year to prioritise your mental health  * 1 company volunteering day per year * Strong benefits package including; Private Healthcare, Pension, Income Protection (long-term absence), Life Insurance, Menopause Policy, and an enhanced Parental Leave policy.