Senior Financial Planning Analyst (Qualified)

  • Posted: 18/04/2024
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Location: Chester
  • Salary: £50,000 to £55,000
  • Industry: Finance
  • Industry: Qualified Finance
  • This position has been filled.

Are you a qualified accountant who specialises in Financial Planning & Analysis, and looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Our client, a very well-established multi-million-pound business with an award-winning reputation in their field, is seeking a talented analyst to play a key role in reporting, forecasting, and budgeting. Are you commercially minded with an ability to business partner and influence?

You’ll have the opportunity to work in a newly refurbished office located close to the City Centre, with the added benefit of hybrid working, 1 to 2 days a week from the office. By providing analysis that drives strategic decisions, you’ll help shape the future planning of this dynamic business. Don’t miss this chance to make a meaningful contribution to an innovative and growing company.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Reporting to the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis you will create and share in-depth analysis to support decision-making across the business
  • Perform regular variance analysis to highlight the key drivers of financial results; challenging where necessary
  • Proactively look for and analyse opportunities to improve performance, identify risks and mitigating actions
  • Deliver budgeting and forecasting process, work closely with senior stakeholders to accurately forecast our future performance
  • Perform market analysis and bench marking to provide context on financial performance
  • Collaborate with other teams to develop and implement actions and strategies that align with business goals
  • Develop a thorough understanding of our current systems and processes to drive efficiencies and improvements

Skills and Experience:

  • CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified or equivalent
  • Advanced MS Excel and Powerpoint skills
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business central and Jet Reports desirable
  • Be willing to identify, take on and own business issues and seek favorable outcomes
  • Driven – looking for a role to develop and grow a career in FP&A
  • Have proven experience in FP&A for a multi-site business
  • Be able to work at pace and produce high quality work to tight deadlines

Whats on offer:

  • Salary £50,000 to £55,000
  • Private Medical Cover
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • Hybrid and flexible working options available
  • Focus on talent through training and development
  • Confidential well-being support through trained mental health first aiders and comprehensive employee assistance program
  • A generous pension contribution
  • Employee recognition and service awards
  • Access to rewards platform for retail offers and discounts
Sarah Rotheram

Sarah Rotheram

Director - Specialist in Senior Finance Appointments

Email Sarah Rotheram

01244 980085