Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting activities by coordinating inputs from budget holders and ensuring timely submissions.

• Develop and maintain financial models to facilitate scenario planning, conduct cost analysis, and track business performance.

• Conduct variance analysis and provide commentary on monthly performance, focusing on delivering insights and pinpointing opportunities to enhance business value.

• Assist with month-end reporting to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data across reporting systems.

• Create and maintain regular management information (MI) packs, KPI dashboards, and finance reports for senior management, collaborating with operational functions to deliver actionable insights.

• Aid in the preparation for audits and comply with any regulatory reporting requirements as directed.

• Enhance and refine existing reporting templates and processes to boost efficiency and minimize manual effort.

• Develop strong working relationships with budget holders and operational teams, providing financial insights and aiding their understanding of performance metrics.

• Assist with ad hoc financial analyses and the preparation of business cases.

• Stay informed about relevant regulatory and compliance requirements within the financial services sector, ensuring that reporting complies with internal controls and governance standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a qualified accountant (CIMA/ACA or equivalent).

• Experience in an FP&A or finance analyst capacity, preferably within the financial services sector or a regulated environment.

• Outstanding financial modeling and analytical capabilities, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Background in supporting budgeting, forecasting, and month-end closing processes.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate financial information clearly to colleagues without a finance background.

• High level of attention to detail, well-organized, and capable of managing deadlines in a remote work setting.

• Preferred: Experience in financial services, insurance, fintech, or another regulated industry. Familiarity with BI or planning tools such as Power BI, Adaptive Insights, or similar. Experience in a remote-first team environment. Understanding of financial services regulatory frameworks (e.g., FCA reporting requirements).

🏝️ Benefits

• Time off on your birthday

• Gym benefits

• Childcare benefits

• Health cash plan

• Aviva pension

• Professional subscription benefits