Senior Finance Analyst - 6 month FTC

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES Applications close on 21 August. The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager is responsible for leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and business partnering activities across all legal entities. The role provides financial insight and analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making, helping senior leaders understand organisational performance, financial sustainability and future resource requirements. Working closely with budget holders and the wider Finance team, the FP&A Manager will drive a culture of accountability, evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement through high-quality financial information and analysis. KEY RELATIONSHIPS Internal * Finance Director * Financial Controller and Finance Team * Executive Management Committee * Budget Holders and Department Managers External * Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) * Auditors * External advisers and stakeholders Financial Planning & Forecasting * Lead the annual budgeting process across all entities and departments, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and priorities * Coordinate reforecasting, rolling forecasts and medium-term financial planning activities * Develop financial models, scenario analysis and business cases to support strategic decision-making and long-term sustainability * Monitor organisational performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying risks, opportunities and emerging trends Management Reporting & Performance Analysis * Lead the production of management accounts, performance reports and financial dashboards for senior management, Board and Committees * Provide meaningful analysis, commentary and recommendations to support decision-making * Develop and enhance KPI reporting across financial and operational activities * Undertake income, expenditure, profitability and trend analysis across cultural, commercial and funded activities Business Partnering * Act as a trusted finance partner to budget holders and operational managers. * Support departments in planning, forecasting and evaluating operational and commercial initiatives. * Challenge assumptions, improve financial accountability and promote informed decision-making. * Deliver financial training, guidance and support to non-finance colleagues where appropriate Payroll Analysis & Workforce Planning * Lead payroll, establishment and workforce analysis in partnership with HR and the Financial Controller * Maintain workforce planning models, salary budgets and establishment reporting * Support annual pay review processes and workforce forecasting * Analyse staffing costs, vacancies, organisational structures and workforce trends to support strategic planning and financial sustainability Commercial & Strategic Analysis * Support evaluation of commercial performance across retail, hospitality, venue hire and other income-generating activities * Provide analysis to support grant funding, sponsorship, investment decisions and organisational initiatives * Develop ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic projects and Executive decision-making Other duties * Provide support and cover for the Financial Controller and other members of the Finance team as required * Contribute to cross-functional projects and organisational initiatives to support effective financial management and organisational objectives * Support organisational planning, governance and reporting activities as required * Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level and responsibilities of the role * Contribute to finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Essential  * Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)  * Significant experience in FP&A, commercial finance, management accounting or business partnering roles           * Experience leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes * Strong analytical and problem-solving capability * Excellent communication skills            * Experience producing management accounts and performance reporting * Ability to interpret and communicate complex financial information  * Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills  * Experience developing financial models and scenario analysis * Knowledge of workforce planning and payroll analysis    * Experience working in a cross-cultural environment  * Demonstrate and role-model Japan House London Values: Omotenashi, Integrity, Shared Passion, Cultivation, and Open-ness        Desirable * Experience within a multi-entity organisation               * Experience in a cultural, arts, public sector or not-for-profit environment     * Experience with Xero or similar finance systems WORK ENVIRONMENT * The role is based at Japan House London, Kensington High Street * JHL operates a flexible hybrid working model, with regular office attendance of at least 1 day per week, with the expectation to adjust in line with business and team requirements * Some duties may be carried out in Japan House London public spaces * Occasional attendance at events, meetings and activities outside normal working hours may be required * Normal working hours are 35 hours per week, with core hours from 10am to 3pm BENEFITS * Generous holiday allowance – up to 36 days per year, inclusive of public and bank holidays   * Group life insurance scheme   * Remote GP service   * Cycle to work scheme   * Employee discount for the Japan House Shop and Stand   * Discount platform for high street shops   * Access to perks and discounts local to Kensington High Street, London   * Personal learning budget after 6 months’ service  Japan House London is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce. You are encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and identities, and particularly welcome those from under-represented groups.

GAQ327R188 Mission Databricks’ Finance team is looking for an experienced and proactive global stock plan administrator to assist with the development and scaling of a world-class equity program. The successful candidate will work with the Senior Manager of Stock Administration and be responsible for hands-on, end-to-end administration of Datbricks’s global equity plans on Shareworks Private Market solution (including but not limited to options, RSUs and warrants). The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of private and public company experience and be exceptionally organized, responsible, detail-oriented, and resourceful. Responsibilities: * Administer the company’s equity plans for all employees globally. * Work closely with the internal tax and payroll team regarding global plan management, including tax withholding, compliance, and related matters. * Process and manage all stock transactions for the global workforce and tax payments associated with each transaction. * Provide a superior level of customer service to employees, management, and others. * Support employee understanding of equity awards, and company programs, and policies by providing live and recorded presentations to new and existing employees. * Assist the Stock Admin Manager in working with inside and outside counsel to monitor global compliance developments for our global stock plan. * Perform data entry and manage daily and cyclical stock administration processes for grants, stock option exercises, terminations, and leaves using Shareworks private company platform. * Understand and have working knowledge and experience in the application of accounting rules associated with stock-based compensation (ASC-718). * Prepare monthly reconciliations of option grants, exercises, RSU releases, grant cancellations, and outstanding share balances. * Assist the Stock Admin Manager with global reporting requirements to ensure compliance with each jurisdiction’s rules and regulations. * Prepare custom reports and reconciliations to assist in the review of equity and transaction data. * Assist in providing supporting documents for internal/external SOX auditors and respond accurately, thoroughly, and timely to requests for data. * Perform other duties and ad hoc requests as requested. * Maintain an effective partnership with internal Legal, Finance, Tax, Payroll, and PeopleOps. Qualifications * 6+ years of relevant experience in the administration of global equity plans (ideally for both private and publicly traded U.S. companies). Bachelor’s degree required, CEP Level III, or equivalent certification preferred/ minimum of CEP Level I required. * Strong working knowledge of stock plans and various equity award types. * General understanding of equity taxation. * An expert in the use of Shareworks and Excel (pivot tables, V-lookups). * Track record of effectively collaborating with cross-functional groups (e.g., Finance, Legal, Accounting, Payroll, HR). * Demonstrated experience working directly with Shareworks and other major third-party equity software systems and brokerage firms. * Workday experience. * Demonstrated analytical abilities and Excel skills. About Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Benefits At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Compliance If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.