Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist

Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist

Posted 4 days ago by Marks Sattin

Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The FP&A Specialist role in Manchester is designed for a commercially minded and analytical professional to enhance financial performance through effective forecasting, budgeting, and reporting. This position is integral to a dynamic finance team supporting a major transport operation. The successful candidate will lead the budgeting process and provide insightful analysis to drive continuous improvement. Immediate start is available for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the reforecasting and budgeting process using a detailed, bottom-up approach.
  • Prepare monthly management accounts and depot performance packs.
  • Analyse and report on key variances to budget and forecast.
  • Develop and enhance financial and non-financial reporting metrics.
  • Drive continuous improvement in reporting and forecasting processes.
  • Ensure completeness and accuracy of monthly journals and financial data.

Key Skills:

  • ACA/ACMA/ACCA qualified with experience in a similar role.
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen.
  • Proven experience in forecasting and reporting within a matrix structure.
  • Experience with IFRS and financial modelling.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

FP&A Specialist | Manchester | Hybrid | Immediate Start

Marks Sattin are excited to announce an opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded and analytical FP&A Specialist to join a dynamic finance team supporting a major transport operation in Greater Manchester. This role is pivotal in driving financial performance through robust forecasting, budgeting, and insightful reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the reforecasting and budgeting process using a detailed, bottom-up approach.
  • Prepare monthly management accounts and depot performance packs.
  • Analyse and report on key variances to budget and forecast.
  • Develop and enhance financial and non-financial reporting metrics.
  • Drive continuous improvement in reporting and forecasting processes.
  • Ensure completeness and accuracy of monthly journals and financial data.

About You

  • ACA/ACMA/ACCA qualified with experience in a similar role
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen.
  • Proven experience in forecasting and reporting within a matrix structure.
  • Experience with IFRS and financial modelling.

This is a hybrid role based in Manchester, with occasional travel to local depots. Interviews will be happening shortly, so please apply or send your CV to Jamie.Miller@markssattin.com For more information on this role please contact me directly on 0161 871 7060