Financial Planning Analyst

Financial Planning Analyst
Permanent Job
£40,000
Hybrid Working (2 days per month in the Manchester City Centre office)
37 hours per week (will consider from 30 hours for the right person)

Are you looking to move beyond traditional management accounting and into a role where you can influence decision-making, build stakeholder relationships and shape future financial planning?

Our client, a large and highly respected social enterprise, is looking for a Financial Planning Analyst to join their growing Financial Planning & Analysis team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys analysing data, forecasting future performance and working closely with operational stakeholders. You'll have the chance to develop your skills within a supportive team and add immediate impact with the work you will be doing.

What you'll be doing:

• Producing financial forecasts and supporting the budgeting process.
• Analysing financial performance and providing meaningful insight to support decision-making.
• Supporting monthly and quarterly commissioner reporting and cost analysis.
• Developing and maintaining cashflow forecasts.
• Working with operational managers to understand financial performance and future risks.
• Supporting the preparation of financial models for tenders and business opportunities.
• Producing financial reports, commentary and recommendations.
• Contributing to a busy and growing area of the business with multiple funding streams and reporting requirements.

What we're looking for:

• Experience within management accounts, financial analysis, business partnering, FP&A or a similar finance role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Someone who enjoys looking forward through forecasting and planning rather than focusing solely on historical reporting.
• Confident communicator who can build relationships with a range of stakeholders, including senior managers.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive and positive approach with the confidence to challenge appropriately when required.
• Ideally studying towards an accounting qualification, although this is not essential.

Why apply?

• Excellent opportunity to develop a career within Financial Planning & Analysis.
• Work for a values-led organisation that makes a genuine difference to communities.
• Hybrid working with only two office days per month.
• Supportive and growing team environment.
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.
• Genuine long-term career progression opportunities.

We're looking for someone with the right attitude and personality as much as technical finance experience. The successful candidate will be comfortable building relationships, asking questions and working with senior stakeholders while remaining hands-on with the detail.

To find out more and see a full job spec then please contact Ruth today on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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