Group Financial Planning and Analysis Manager in London

Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Location: Bradford or London

Working Pattern: Hybrid (usually a couple of days a week in the office). We welcome part-time and flexible arrangements and will aim to match your current flexibility where possible.

What We Offer

• Holidays: 25 days (rising to 30) + buy/sell up to 5 days + swap up to 4 bank holidays.
• Pension: Up to 10% employer contribution.
• Family Leave: Enhanced maternity and 4 weeks’ paternity from day-one, shared parental leave, paid neonatal care leave and support for adoption and surrogacy.
• Fertility Support: Paid time off for fertility treatment and appointments, available to birth parents and partners, with confidential support and flexible adjustments where needed.
• Workations: Work abroad for up to 20 days a year in approved countries.
• Birthday Leave: Your birthday off—paid.
• Volunteering: 2 paid volunteering days.
• Learning: Access to LinkedIn Learning for all colleagues.
• Financial Wellbeing: Free Snoop Premium subscription.
• Healthcare: Self-pay Denplan & optional Private Medical Insurance.

The Role

As a Group Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, you’ll sit at the centre of the Group planning cycle, partnering with Finance, FP&A and Treasury to deliver high-quality forecasting, analysis and management information. You and your team will produce robust outputs across Budget, the 5-year Corporate Plan and monthly rolling forecasts, as well as ICAAP, Recovery Plan and stress testing, ensuring submissions are well controlled, aligned to IFRS and regulatory expectations, and supported by clear insight on movements, risks and opportunities for Executive Committee and Board review.

As a Group Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, you will:

• Support the production of Group financial forecasts across the annual Budget, 5-year Corporate Plan, monthly rolling forecasts, ICAAP, Recovery Plan and stress testing.
• Prepare detailed forecast models, supporting schedules and analysis for Group-level submissions.
• Coordinate with Finance and FP&A teams to collect, validate and analyse divisional forecast inputs.
• Work closely with Treasury and the Savings team to produce accurate capital and funding plans.
• Prepare clear analysis explaining movements versus prior forecasts, Budget and prior periods, escalating key risks and opportunities.
• Support delivery of materials for Executive Committee and Board reviews, contributing to the monthly management reporting cycle.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement in budgeting and consolidation processes.
• Investigate variances and unusual trends, escalating issues and insights to support quarterly trading updates and investor relations activity.
• Support development, maintenance and operation of Group planning platforms and forecasting tools.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who can combine strong technical FP&A expertise with clear communication and a drive to continuously improve forecasting and consolidation processes.

• FP&A experience, within UK banking or financial services, supporting Group-level budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Strong understanding of Group planning cycles, consolidation and bank balance sheets, including capital and funding planning.
• Good working knowledge of IFRS (including IFRS 9) and the regulatory forecasting environment (ICAAP, Recovery Planning and stress testing).
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical capability, with experience working with large, complex data sets.
• Clear, confident communicator with experience partnering with senior finance stakeholders across multiple teams.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail, able to prioritise and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Qualified ACCA/CIMA or Degree in quantitative or Business subject.

How We Hire

We use AI to help organise applications and surface early matches, but all decisions are made by humans. Please apply authentically — especially during interviews. If you need assistive technology or reasonable adjustments (including the use of AI tools), please let the Talent Acquisition team know in advance and we’ll be happy to support you. Where we have reason to believe AI has been used inappropriately, we reserve the right to withdraw a candidate from the recruitment process.

Pre-Employment Checks

Any offer made will be subject to standard background checks, including credit, fraud and employment references. Due to the regulated nature of our business, additional checks may apply.

Who we are

At Vanquis, our purpose is simple: to deliver caring banking that helps people make the most of life’s opportunities. Founded in 1880, we’re now a FTSE All Share specialist bank supporting over 1.7 million UK customers with responsible, tailored lending. We’re proud to be certified by Great Place to Work, recognised as one of the Financial Times UK’s Best Employers in 2025 and 2026, and awarded Bronze status under the Armed Forces Covenant. Taken together, these achievements reflect our genuine commitment to putting our people first and supporting those who serve.

Guided by our values — caring for people, pulling together, finding better ways and getting the right things done — we’re building a workplace where colleagues feel connected, valued and empowered. Alongside competitive pay, we offer meaningful benefits, salary reviews, a discretionary bonus scheme and continued recognition. We’re invested in your development too. With the right support and hands-on learning, you’ll grow your skills, shape your career and realise your ambitions.

Equal Opportunities

Vanquis Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value everyone’s unique background, identity and experience, and we’re committed to a workplace where all colleagues can thrive. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact careers@vanquis.com and we’ll be happy to help.