Financial Modeller

Midlothian  ‐ Onsite
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Description

Financial Modeller

Main Duties

We are looking for a strong candidate to work both autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team to:

  • develop and implement financial models to support discussions and decision-making around price-setting for pay-per-view, subscription and licensing access to the data records
  • forecast and scenario plan future income streams from pay-per-view, subscription and licensing - demonstrating the impact of a range of future use scenarios on income levels
  • maximise the use of the data available - ensuring that the data is of sufficient quality and building in appropriate checks and controls
  • identify the necessary assumptions required when data is not available or of sufficient quality
  • make recommendations on the future pricing strategy
  • It is critical that the individual appointed is able to provide good quality, timely, financial modelling advice in a way that non-specialists can readily understand.

Competencies Required

Financial Management:

Interprets and uses accurate financial data to inform decision-making, investment appraisals and risk management implications.
Analysis & Use of Evidence:

Develops policy options and decisions using a range of evidence and research, to ensure that polices are aligned to outcomes.
Captures and securely organises knowledge & information for wider use across the organisation.
Improving Performance:

Uses relevant tools, techniques and skills development to facilitate continuous improvement.
Communications & Engagement:

Communicates complex information clearly, presenting strategic ideas in a clear and positive way.
Essential Criteria:

  • An in-depth understanding of financial modelling and a working knowledge of accountancy
    2. Experience of designing, building and populating financial models including analysis of historic trends
    3. Good numeric skills and advanced Excel skills
    4. Able to plan, organise and prioritise work to meet deadlines
    5. The ability to work as part of a team, sharing information and communicating with both internal and external contacts
    6. Ability to analysis complex information including numerical analysis, present key conclusions and withstand challenge from internal and external audiences
  • Desirable Criteria:

  • Experience of working in public sector
    2. Experience of setting future pricing strategies
    3. Working knowledge of Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
  • Parity - Source, Develop, Transform

    Parity Professionals Ltd acts in the capacity of an Employment Business when providing contract work finding services.

    Start date
    n.a
    Duration
    8 weeks
    From
    Parity Professionals
    Published at
    17.08.2015
    Project ID:
    967429
    Contract type
    Freelance
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