Financial Planning and Analysis Manager in London

Areas | Financial Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, Business Partnering, Management Reporting

Based | West London

Remote | Hybrid (Minimum 1 day per week in the office)

We're working with a well established organisation seeking an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join their finance team on a fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities while partnering with senior stakeholders to support strategic decision making across the organisation.

As the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, you will:

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process across multiple departments.
• Produce financial models, scenario planning and business cases to support strategic decisions.
• Deliver high quality management accounts, financial reports and performance dashboards.
• Analyse financial performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
• Partner with budget holders, providing financial insight and challenging assumptions where appropriate.
• Support workforce planning, payroll analysis and salary budgeting alongside HR.
• Evaluate commercial performance and provide financial analysis to support key organisational projects.
• Contribute to finance transformation initiatives and continuous process improvement.
• Support wider finance and organisational planning activities as required.

We're looking for someone with:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant experience within Financial Planning & Analysis, Commercial Finance or Management Accounting.
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Strong financial modelling, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Experience producing management accounts, financial reporting and performance analysis.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Knowledge of workforce planning, payroll analysis and financial forecasting.
• Experience within the public sector, not for profit, membership, charity or cultural sector would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on offer:

• Fixed term contract until March 2029.
• Hybrid working with a minimum of one day per week in the office.
• 35 hour working week.
• Generous annual leave and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence strategic financial decision making.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment where your expertise will make a real impact.