FP&A Analyst _ IT and Global costs at ALPADIA Language Schools SA

Kaplan Language Group (KLG) is a reliable and respected leader in the language travel industry, that provides high-quality, language-travel programs across the world. The group consists of some of the biggest names in educational language tourism: Alpadia Language Schools, ESL Languages, and Kaplan International Languages. With more than 130 combined years of experience and thousands of happy and satisfied alumni – KLG is a reliable and respected leader in the language travel industry. 

KLG offers a wide range of language and cultural programs in more than 100 countries across the world, allowing students to embark on a unique, life-changing journey specifically tailored to them. 

We are looking for a FP&A Analyst to join our FP&A department. You will be providing business partnering support to the Global IT department and Headquarters, and also analytical support in sales Projections. This is a high profile role with direct access to key members of the senior management team.

Main responsibilities and functions

• Providing management with analysis and insight into the IT and Global HQ costs department’s performance across 3 brands of KLG group.
• Budget preparations and latest estimate forecasting for IT and Global HQ of 3 brands of KLG group.
• Monthly P&L preparation and analysis in conjunction with collaborating with the IT and Global HQ teams to gain insight and information on performance
• Monthly accruals and allocations by marketing, entity, brand and in local currencies.
• Building strong relationships within your stakeholders.
• FP&A support by means of sales analysis and adhoc modelling
• Adding value to decision making by providing recommendations
• Ad hoc analysis as requested and by own initiative

Qualifications and experience

• Prior 3 years experience in budgeting and forecasting and cost controlling.
• Experience in IT business partnering highly desired.
• Proven ability in bringing numbers to life for non-Finance stakeholders
• Proven ability to work with high level of data and advanced level of Excel.

Skills and competencies

• Strong customer service ethos and high attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Used to work under pressure in a changing and dynamic scenarios
• High level of initiative, self-motivation and drive
• Strong technical accounting skills and an analytical and process-focused mind.
• Ability to prioritise, plan, manage time efficiently and meet deadlines
• Quick to pick up and apply knowledge
• Fluent English and Spanish compulsory

What we offer you 

• Creative and rewarding work 
• Ticket restaurant 
• Discount on private medical insurance
• Half day off on your birthday
• Unlimited tea & coffee 
• Free breakfast on Mondays, Free Fruits on Thursdays! 
• A stimulating and dynamic work environment 
• Free languages courses abroad

Contract: Permanent contract 

Activity rate : 100% 

Salary: Gross salary + cheque gourmet card + bonus

Place of work: Barcelona, Spain 

Start date: ASAP