Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

£65,000

FTC until July 2025

Runcorn, Hybrid

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for financial planning and analysis?

We are seeking a talented and experienced FP&A Manager to join our client’s dynamic team. In this role, you will be supporting financial planning, providing insightful analysis, and supporting key business decisions. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a proven track record of success in financial management, we want to hear from you!

Who will you be working for?

Our client has been trusted with delivering high-quality community health and care services since 2006, making them one of the largest independent providers in the UK. They are known for their strong track record in delivery, turnaround, and transformation. Every day they invest in the community to improve outcomes, enhance experiences, and deliver value for money. Their values are at the heart of everything they do, bringing positive change to communities across the UK.

Key responsibilities

• Your days will be challenging and varied and include but not be limited to:
• Own and co-ordinate the budget and forecast processes. Issuing clear timelines, templates and guidance to the Commercial Finance Team.
• Consolidation of Budget and Forecasts including presentations and loading into financial systems.
• Own the production of the detailed financial reports and presentations for executive leadership and Finance Reference Packs including all draft commentary.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders and teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Co-ordinate the month-end process.
• Complete group consolidations for covenant reporting, NHS reporting and scenario planning.
• Development of monthly payroll reports and quarterly forecast files.
• Build and manage complex financial models for scenario analysis and strategic planning.
• Implement new technology as appropriate to streamline reporting.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reductions and efficiency gains within the Finance function.
• Provide guidance, coaching and mentorship to team members.

Personal Specification

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial planning and analysis with at least 2 years in a management role
• Proven track record of success in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft excel: strong ability to create complex financial models, perform data analysis and automate tasks.
• Minimum of 3 years PQE
• Track record in working with consolidations, balance sheets and cash flows.