Financial Analysis Manager

Altum Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationally recognised charity is seeking a Financial Analysis Manager to lead a team of analysts and deliver expert financial insights. This pivotal role involves producing strategic financial reports, overseeing budgeting cycles, and ensuring effective management of external funding bids. Ideal candidates are fully qualified accountants with proven leadership experience and strong financial reporting skills. The position is hybrid, requiring at least one office day per week in central London.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and developing teams.
• Strong experience producing financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Confident relationship-builder, able to work with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritise in a changing environment.
• Comfortable working with complex data and financial planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing Financial Analysis team.
• Produce high-quality, strategic financial analysis and insight for senior stakeholders.
• Support the management of budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Oversee the team's contribution to the monthly reporting cycle.
• Lead the development and optimisation of the organisation's financial planning and analysis system.
• Ensure effective review of external funding bids and accurate reporting.
• Provide business partnering support to senior leaders as required.

Skills

Leadership and team development

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Time management

Detail-oriented and numeracy

Excel skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA or overseas equivalent)

Tools

Unit4 (financial planning system)

Job description

Financial Analysis Manager

Location: London EC1 (Hybrid - minimum 1 day per week in the office)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract - 8 months
Salary: £56,800 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

We are proud to be partnering with a nationally recognised charity working to address one of the most pressing social justice challenges in the UK. We are seeking a Finance Analyst Manager to lead a team of five analysts and deliver expert financial insight across the organisation.

This role sits within the FP&A team, which provides high-quality financial insight, reporting and advice across the organisation. It reports into the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, and there are c.30 people in the wider finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing Financial Analysis team, taking a coaching-led approach to line management.

• Produce high-quality, strategic financial analysis and insight for senior stakeholders.

• Support the management of budgeting and forecasting cycles.

• Oversee the team's contribution to the monthly reporting cycle, working closely with Financial Control and Operations to continuously improve processes.

• Lead the development and optimisation of the organisation's financial planning and analysis system (Unit4), improving reporting quality and user experience.

• Ensure effective review of external funding bids and accurate reporting against restricted funds, supporting budget holders in financial management.

• Provide business partnering support to senior leaders as required, sharing financial results, risks and mitigations clearly and constructively.

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA or overseas equivalent).

• Proven experience leading and developing teams.

• Strong experience producing financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.

• Confident relationship-builder, able to work with stakeholders at all levels.

• Excellent time management and ability to prioritise in a changing environment.

• High attention to detail, strong numeracy and intermediate Excel skills.

• Comfortable working with complex data and financial planning systems (experience with FP&A software desirable).

If you're interested in working for an ambitious, values-driven and impact-focused organisation, and enjoy being a hands‑on leader, please reach out today for more information.