Description
We are seeking a Lead Financial Planning Analyst to join our team and support performance reporting and planning. In this role, you will be consolidating and building reporting outputs and partnering with our finance business partners and business teams to identify any risks or opportunities that might have a financial impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build financial plans using proven techniques and methods.
- Update financial models, forecasts, budgets, and strategic plans with data and assumptions.
- Consolidate reporting inputs and present overall performance in a clear, compelling way.
- Support weekly and monthly performance reporting.
- Analyse period results, key variances, and their impact on financial statements.
- Provide reconciliation and variance analysis across business areas (weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly).
- Build strong relationships with key partners across the business.
- Improve forecasting and reporting processes while championing planning and reporting tools, including cashflow forecasting.
Requirements:
- A recognised accountancy qualification (such as ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) and FP&A experience.
- Strong budget, forecast, and financial reporting (P&Ls, balance sheets, cash flow) skills.
- Advanced IT and spreadsheet skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, complex formulas) and experience with planning tools.
- Excellent analytical, detail-oriented, and communication skills, with the ability to present data and influence stakeholders.
- Strong prioritisation in a dynamic environment, with a focus on continuous improvement and spotting new opportunities.
Benefits:
- An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance).
- 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays.
- A pension with up to 10% employer contributions.
- Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ).
- 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands.
- Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.
- Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice.
- 24/7 colleague support service.
- Training and support for your development and career progression.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.