Why this job matters
The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager undertakes complex Financial Planning and Analysis activities for the Group/Business Unit, maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of accounting and reporting, in accordance with best practice corporate governance, and ensuring effective risk mitigation., whilst providing leadership for the specialism in alignment with Group business objectives.
What You'll Be Doing
1 - Delivers complex central finance planning and analysis activities (financial forecasting, planning, reporting (design & delivery), P&L management, balance sheet, cash-flow, cost management, investments, management accounts and analysis)
2 - Contributes to budgets, financial statements, forecasts, reports, and analysis, through technical and functional expertise
3 - Ensures the Financial Planning and Analysis activities within are of responsibility are carried out in accordance with internal and external regulatory requirements
- Identifies, understands, and challenges the risks, assumptions, drivers and interdependencies of the forecast and budget, based on understanding of market trends and macroeconomic factors
- Links business strategy to financial reporting, KPIs, and goal setting in area of responsibility
- Continuously develops and shares with team knowledge on emerging trends and changes in financial planning principles and practices
- Considers risk, regulation and uncertainty in short-term decisions and ensures that risks are identified and managed, by establishing clear accountabilities and supporting an appropriate risk culture and control environment
- Coaches talent, and may manage others, to develop capabilities and ensure performance
- Implements continuous improvement opportunities to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial planning processes and to resolve data issues impacting productivity and compliance
The Skills You'll Need
Auditing
Management Reporting
Accounting Principles
Financial Accounting
Financial Controls, Compliance & Risk
Statutory & External Financial Reporting
Forecasting, Planning & Budgeting
Financial & Data Analysis & Insight
Risk & Assurance
Decision Making
Growth Mindset
Inclusive Leadership
Our leadership standards
Looking in:
Leading inclusively and Safely
I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.
Owning outcomes
I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.
Looking out:
Delivering for the customer
I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.
Commercially savvy
I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.
Looking to the future:
Growth mindset
I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.
Building for the future
I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.
