Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

ACCA is committed to a workplace culture which is inclusive, diverse, human and connected.

We\’re currently looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager on a full time, permanent basis. This position sits within the Finance and Operations, Finance department. It can be based from home or in either of our London or Glasgow offices.

This existing role is available on full time permanent basis to deliver financial planning and analysis expertise to ACCA\’s UK and global operations.

The job

Reporting to the Financial Planning and Analysis Lead, on a day to day basis, you\’ll be involved in the following:

• Maintain and improve revenue models required for detailed budgeting and regular forecasts.
• Own \’Budget Module\’ in D365, setting up budget headers, codes and tables before budgeting and forecasting process, uploading revenue budgets and forecast to D365 including adhoc adjustments
• Lead and develop a financial model capable of converting strategic targets to country/ city level operational information around exams
• Build engagement between the key operational strategic target teams, change programmes, Group Finance and operational delivery teams to ensure clear and timely sharing of information
• Lead and engage the business to develop and implement key exam driver analysis models to support forecasting/ multi-year projections
• Lead and ensure accurate and timely rolling forecasts are maintained for exam delivery and production costs to support Directors deliver within budget assumptions
• Work closely with ACCA change delivery teams and Customer Service to ensure the impact of exam changes are cascaded through the strategic targets and delivery teams
• Keep revenue models up to date after establishing a clear understanding of how change program deliverables will impact revenue projections.
• Respond to adhoc requests for information
• Perform adhoc analysis and produce value adding insights
• Contribute and help deliver the finance strategy
• Take responsibility for best practice research, recommendations and implementation.
• Prioritise and identify improvements and cost efficiencies for exam delivery and capacity across centre network
• Identify continues improvement opportunities and lead delivery of such improvements

The person

We\’re looking for someone who:

Knowledge

• Qualified accountant (ACCA ,ACA, CA, etc.) with a strong analytical mind-set and experience with best practice financial modelling

Skills

• Strong communication skills and ability to present confidently and credibly
• Gravitas to build strong relationships, and the confidence to guide and challenge Senior Management
• Able to confidently articulate and recommend informed decisions both within Finance and to the wider Senior Management community
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills to actively interrogate and present data in a meaningful format
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint knowledge
• An ability to handle multiple tasks under tight timelines and work under pressure
• Demonstrate proactivity, strong time management and prioritisation
• Demonstrate a keenness for self-motivation and continual improvement

Experience

• Experience of working as a business partner in large and/or multinational business
• Experience of developing complex financial models from base assumptions
• Ability to work across multiple systems to source the relevant data needed for analysis/ given tasks
• The ability to manage a wider range of stakeholders with differing levels of understanding and knowledge of exam forecasting
• The list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and the job holder will be required to undertake any reasonable duties which are broadly in line with their role, according to the needs of the organisation

We strive to create an environment where you can prioritise your wellbeing and offer a competitive benefits package to help you do this. We provide an employee assistance programme and are proud to offer a financial wellbeing tool to our employees.

We are committed to equal opportunities across our recruitment activities and have a real commitment to ensuring the inclusion and well-being of all employees. We have a blended approach to working to support our employees to balance the needs of their job with other aspects of their life.

For more information on ACCA, your journey as a candidate and the benefits of working with ACCA please visit our Work for Us page here https://www.accaglobal.com/uk/en/about-us/work-for-us.html.