VP - FP&A Systems Business Partner - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

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VP - 12 month FTC - FP&A Systems Business Partner

Overview of the Department/Section:

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is one of the world’s leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with approximately 350 years of history, MUFG has a global network with 1,100 offices in over 40 countries. The Group has over 140,000 employees, offering services including corporate banking, commercial banking, retail banking, wealth management, investment banking, capital markets, personal and corporate trust, and transaction banking.

The Group’s operating companies include Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (Japan’s leading trust bank), and Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Holdings Co., Ltd., one of Japan’s largest securities firms.

MUFG conducts securities business internationally through its overseas subsidiaries Mitsubishi UFJ Securities International plc, Mitsubishi UFJ Securities (USA) Inc., Mitsubishi UFJ Securities (Hong Kong), Ltd. and Mitsubishi UFJ Securities (Singapore), Ltd. With each member of the group working in partnership with one another, MUFG provides best in class service and products to corporate and institutional clients.

Mitsubishi UFJ Securities International (MUSI) is the European hub of MUFG’s securities business. Headquartered in London we have just over 600 employees and are active throughout the international capital markets, focusing on debt, equity, derivatives and structured products. Due to the diverse nature of our business we require a clear unifying vision for all of our people. It is this vision and our corporate values that reflect who we are and guide how we behave. We therefore strive to recruit individuals who share our vision and values, and who have the motivation and commitment to help us move our business forward.

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FPA) department is responsible for budgeting, forecasting and decision support for the Securities and Banking Divisions of MUFG in the EMEA region. The mandate for the department is as follows:

• FP&A’s primary responsibility is to connect senior management's long term "strategic plan" to reality. The strategic plan is a top-down, senior management driven document that sets high-level targets (revenue, net income, core strategic initiatives, etc.) for the firm. Within MUFG this is articulated as 3 year mid-term-business-plans, dissected into annual budgets.
• FP&A partner with the business to develop the operating and financial plan required to achieve management's strategic plan. To keep the plans aligned to the current reality of our clients & markets we also are responsible for development of a rolling forecast, in parallel with the traditional budget.
• As a key part of the forecasting process, FP&A conduct monitoring and variance analysis to show how the budget and/or rolling forecast compares against actual performance. This incorporates peer reviews, levying challenge and providing insight on opportunities to enhance shareholder returns.
• FP&A utilise financial data to advise management on decisions such as how to improve performance, minimize risk or capture new opportunities from both within the company and within the external environment. This includes analysis of historical financials, variance explanations, forecast with risks and opportunities to current plan, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Decision support aims to provide the business and Executives with enough information to answer key questions from external stakeholders and to identify levers that can be pulled to optimize performance or meet certain goals.
• Participate in projects including:
  • Capital allocation: How should the organization’s capital be spent?
  • Market research: Determining the size of a given market, leaders, laggers and potential opportunities in which the organization may have a competitive advantage.
  • Organisational structure: providing support in Identifying potential acquisitions, integrations, internal reorganisations and divestitures.
  • Process optimization: creating systems & workflow efficiency and leveraging developments in technology (BI, AI, RPA).

Main Purpose of the Role:

We have an exciting opportunity within our London Financial Planning & Analysis team for a Fixed Term Contract (12 months).

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Anaplan Model Builder with a strong background in the financial industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the currently implemented Anaplan platform across our Securities International & Bank EMEA regions.

This role requires deep technical expertise, a robust understanding of financial processes, and a proven track record in delivering complex, scalable Anaplan solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Model Development: Build and implement advanced, complex Anaplan models tailored to financial industry use cases such as financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Optimization & Enhancement: Continuously improve existing models to enhance functionality, performance, and user experience.
• Data Integration: Work with IT and data teams to integrate data sources into Anaplan models, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with Finance, Human Resources and other key stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable Anaplan solutions.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Conduct rigorous testing to ensure model accuracy and troubleshoot issues promptly.
• Documentation & Training: Develop comprehensive documentation and provide training to end users for seamless adoption of models.
• Anaplan Best Practices: Implement and advocate for Anaplan best practices, ensuring models meet high standards of scalability, security, and maintainability.

Skills and Experience:

• Industry Experience: At least 2-5 years of experience working in the financial industry with a focus on planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and building complex, large-scale Anaplan models from scratch.
• Strong understanding of Anaplan architecture, UX, and advanced modelling techniques.
• Experience in multi-dimensional modelling and managing large data sets within Anaplan.
• Certifications: Anaplan Level 1 and Level 2 Model Builder certifications (Level 3 is strongly preferred).
• Proficiency in Anaplan formulas, dashboard design, and data integrations (e.g., Anaplan Connect, APIs, or ETL tools).
• Familiarity with data governance, version control, and Anaplan workspace management.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with an aptitude for financial modelling and operational analysis.
• Experience implementing end-to-end Anaplan solutions for financial institutions or within finance-focused projects.
• Knowledge of Agile project management methodologies.
• Familiarity with complementary tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or advanced Excel).

Please note MUFG operate a hybrid working policy with 3 days per week in the office.

We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.

MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.

We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.