Financial Planning Manager - 12 Months FTC - Work From Home

Financial Planning Manager

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

c£65,000

Flexible working location.

This household name brand, that is the UK’s largest independent operator in its sector, has an unrivalled reputation for providing value and service to both the consumer market and across the business world. The company boasts strong partnerships with numerous FTSE100 organisations as well as being the first choice for thousands of people every day.

Following a major £100m modernisation programme, the business has been poised to continue significant growth both financially and operationally. However, to retain market position and indeed grow it, in a competitive and fast paced sector, requires an open minded, “think outside the box” approach to how we operate and deliver a world class service to the core business.  These challenges have of course been further compounded by the Covid-19 Crisis.

This 12 Month Fixed Term Contract requirement for a Planning Manager will support the Director of FP&A, Head of Financial Planning & Investments and their team to improve existing planning processes to become class leading. 

The role will work alongside and be supported by a group of high calibre individuals and in addition to the transformation element, is jointly responsible for managing the production of high quality financial plans, budgets and forecasts.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the preparation of forecasts and business plans through working with multiple departments and stakeholders.
• Ad hoc scenario planning, what-if analysis and the presentation of these findings.
• Lead in the continued development and improvement of planning drivers through working with operational finance and wider finance teams.
• Development of integrated, flexible and robust sensitivity models. Ownership and continued development of the company cash flow model for use as part of forecast and planning cycles, including review cash movements, assumptions and alignment with trading plans and changes to customer and supplier payment profiles.
• Undertake appropriate analysis to inform the preparation of cash forecasts
• Preparation of weekly cash flow reports for distribution to the Board and Exec. 

Prospective candidates will have a demonstrable track record of delivery within a financial planning capacity. Ideally you will have come from a corporate, blue chip environment and be excited by the challenge of implementing the best practices you have gleaned into a fast paced, Private Equity backed operation. You will be a fully qualified accountant with a high level of technical ability, coupled with an inquisitive and commercially focussed approach to understanding the core operational aspects of the business.

What is a prerequisite however, is your attitude and aptitude in taking a proactive and autonomous approach to your work and the desire to have a tangible impact on the business itself. Your commitment to delivery, coupled with a focussed desire to succeed within a demanding, exciting growth business, will set you apart in this current, competitive market.

Barribal Associates and the organisations it represents are fully committed to equal opportunities and encourage applications from any age, disability, gender, marital status, race, nationality, religion or sexual orientation.