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    Vanguard Europe’s direct-to-consumer business is at an exciting point in its growth trajectory. The direct-to-consumer Finance Business Partnering team supports this business on all key strategic questions, providing insights and analytics to support commercial success. As an Analyst in this team you will have the opportunity to build a core FP&A skillset (reporting, planning and business case development), and support the business on high-impact strategic questions.

    In this role, you will:

    • Prepare monthly reporting for the business unit, including variance analysis and tracking of key metrics, working with accounting teams to ensure accuracy (the role involves collaboration with accounting teams, but does not involve any accruals/accounting).
    • Maintain the business case, updating for actuals and changes in business strategy. Proactively identifies opportunities to improve functionality and accuracy of the business case and supporting files.
    • Perform modelling and analysis to support decision-making, working with the business to gather insights and context. 
    • Support preparation for and execution of annual, quarterly and long-term planning cycles, working with the broader FP&A team and the business to understand requirements and performing system loads.
    • Build and maintains relationships with Internationally based Finance teams and business stakeholders.  
    • Participate in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

    What it takes

    • Qualified accountant 
    • Strong attention to detail 
    • Strong excel modelling skills, comfortable with manipulating large data sets
    • Keen interest in identifying and driving improvements to processes and models
    • Works well in a team 
    • Willingness to take accountability

    About Vanguard

    We are Vanguard. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests.

    For us, investing doesn’t just end in value. It starts with values. Because when you invest with courage, when you invest with clarity, and when you invest with care, you can get so much more in return. We invest with purpose – and that’s how we’ve become a global market leader. Here, we grow by doing the right thing for the people we serve. And so can you.

    We want to make success accessible to everyone. This is our opportunity. Let’s make it count.

    Inclusion Statement

    Vanguard’s continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: “Do the right thing.”

    We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard’s core purpose through our values.

    When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose.