Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
Location:
Manchester (Hybrid - minimum 2 days in the office) Contract:
16-month Fixed-Term Contract Salary:
£60,000-£65,000 per annum
The Opportunity
An established, purpose-led organisation is looking to appoint a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to lead its FP&A function through a period of growth, development and change. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial planning, insightful management information and strategic analysis to support senior-level decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to lead a team, influence stakeholders and drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead medium-term financial planning, budgeting and forecasting across a complex group structure.
Oversee monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate, insightful reporting within agreed deadlines.
Lead group consolidation and the appropriate treatment of intercompany transactions.
Analyse financial performance, identifying risks, opportunities and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
Manage, coach and develop a specialist finance team, supporting performance and professional development.
Partner closely with Finance Business Partners, Financial Control and wider business leaders.
Drive improvements across financial planning, reporting processes and systems.
Support the continued development and effective use of financial planning tools, including Workday and Adaptive Planning.
About You
(ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Strong FP&A experience within a group finance environment.
Experience of budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and management reporting.
Understanding of group consolidation and intercompany eliminations.
Proven experience managing, developing and motivating a finance team.
Confident communicating complex financial information to senior and non-finance stakeholders.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and strict deadlines.
Experience with Workday, Adaptive Planning or similar systems would be advantageous, but is not essential.
What's on Offer?
£60,000-£65,000 salary.
16-month FTC offering stability and the opportunity to make a tangible impact.
Hybrid working and a 35-hour working week.
25 days' annual leave, plus Christmas closure days.
Pension contribution of up to 11.5%, Bupa healthcare support and additional wellbeing benefits.
The opportunity to lead a specialist team and influence improvements across a complex finance function.
Interested?
Apply today or contact our team to discuss the opportunity in confidence. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
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