Finance Planning Analyst

Hightown; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic organization as a Finance Planning Analyst, where your expertise in financial analysis and business planning will be valued. This role offers the opportunity to lead the production of a comprehensive 30-year business plan, collaborate with senior management, and contribute to strategic financial decisions. With a competitive salary and a supportive team environment, you'll enjoy career growth opportunities and a commitment to your professional development. Be part of a mission-driven team that prioritizes precision and innovation in the finance sector.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave

Monthly attendance bonus

Life assurance cover

Access to discounts at retailers

Ongoing training opportunities

Employee support services

Free access to on-site gym

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial analysis and business planning.
• Strong understanding of treasury management and KPI reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production and maintenance of the 30-year business plan.
• Prepare financial analysis and metrics for management review.
• Develop and prepare regular Treasury Management KPI reports.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Business Planning

Treasury Management

Data Analysis

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Financial Modelling Software

Job description

Finance Planning Analyst -£48,120 pa (Hybrid)

Are you a skilled Finance Planning Analyst looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic organisation?

Join Hightown Housing Association and bring your expertise to a team that values precision, innovation, and strategic thinking. If you excel in financial analysis, business planning, and treasury management, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career and contribute to our mission of excellence.

What you will be doing:

Business Planning:

1. Lead the production and maintenance of the 30-year business plan.
2. Collaborate with the team to provide and analyse financial data for the business plan.
3. Agree and input data with the Head of Treasury into the business planning model.
4. Prepare financial analysis and metrics for management review.
5. Support reports to senior management and the Board.
6. Update the business plan monthly to reflect changes in economic circumstances and business activities.
7. Model the impact of new development opportunities on the business plan, including loan covenant requirements.
8. Conduct stress-testing of the business plan and suggest mitigation strategies.
9. Develop business planning reports for senior management and the Board.
10. Prepare data inputs for quarterly and annual regulatory returns.
11. Create ad-hoc business plans as needed.

Treasury Management:

• Develop and prepare regular Treasury Management KPI reports and dashboard.
• Produce monthly commentary on performance for monthly treasury reports.
• Produce supporting treasury information for treasury reports to the Board.
• Prepare financial analysis to meet information requirements for funders, regulators, and credit rating agencies.
• Maintain treasury information on the Investors page of the website.
• Support the development of treasury strategy and develop reporting processes to monitor progress.
• Provide ad-hoc reporting and analysis to support the Head of Treasury as required.

General:

• Work with other Finance Planning Analyst in the Finance Department to produce other financial analysis reporting as required.
• Maintain the appropriate level of skills necessary to do the job.
• Have a flexible approach to hours worked if necessary.
• Participate in the review of this job description as necessary.
• Maintain a commitment to the Association's equality and diversity policy.
• Perform any other duties at the request of the Head of Treasury and Director of Finance.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• 33 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays
• Competitive salary of £48,120 per annum (35-hour week)
• Monthly attendance bonus
• Life assurance cover (three times your annual salary)
• Access to favourable discounts and savings at high street retailers, gyms, restaurants, and cinemas
• Ongoing training opportunities to develop your career
• Employee support and health & wellbeing services

• Free access to on-site gym

We will be reviewing and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out.

Hightown is an Equal Opportunities Employer