Financial Analysis Manager

Chetwood Bank; Manchester; In loco; GBP 45.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

25 days holiday + birthday off

Royal London pension

Life Assurance

Private medical, dental and optical

Hybrid working

Free breakfast

Descrizione del lavoro

Chetwood Bank in Manchester seeks a Financial Analysis Manager to shape financial strategy, manage the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Rolling Operating Plan (ROP) and quarterly forecasts, ensuring alignment with business objectives. You will develop financial models, perform variance and profitability analyses, and present insights to senior leadership and the board.

Collaboration with Credit Risk and Commercial is essential, along with regulatory compliance and tool enhancements like Anaplan.

Competenze

• Degree in Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional qualification or studying towards CFA/CIMA/ACA.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in banking/FS.
• Advanced Excel skills for complex modelling and data analysis.
• Experience with ERP/FP&A tools and data visualization tools.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under tight timescales.

Mansioni

• Lead AOP and ROP planning and quarterly forecasts.
• Perform variance, profitability, and trend analysis.
• Develop and maintain financial models for long-term planning.
• Collaborate with Credit Risk and Commercial for data and assumptions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for leadership and board.
• Monitor KPIs and operational metrics; propose improvements.
• Evaluate new business initiatives with cost-benefit and ROI.
• Oversee FP&A tools and systems implementations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and internal policies.
• Develop expertise in Anaplan for data integration and scenario modeling.

Conoscenze

Financial forecasting

Variance analysis

Financial modelling

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Formazione

Degree in Accounting or Economics

Professional qualification study (CFA/CIMA/ACA)

Strumenti

Anaplan

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Tableau

Descrizione del lavoro

Financial Analysis Manager

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Manchester

Reporting To: Robert Sharkey

Compensation: £45,000 - £50,000 / month

Description

As a Financial Analysis Manager you will play a key role in shaping the financial strategy and ensuring alignment with the bank's overall business objectives. This includes the development, implementation, and management of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Rolling Operating Plan (ROP), and quarterly forecasts, covering all aspects of the bank’s financial performance, including revenue forecasting, expense management, and capital planning. Create insightful analysis and actionable recommendations to senior leadership to drive informed decision-making and support the bank’s growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and management of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Rolling Operating Plan (ROP) to ensure accurate forecasting and alignment with strategic goals.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, profitability analysis, and trend forecasting, to provide insights into business performance.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support long-term planning, scenario analysis, and decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with Credit Risk and Commercial to gather data, validate assumptions, and provide financial guidance.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior management and the board, highlighting key trends and areas of concern.
• Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Lead the financial evaluation of new business initiatives, products, and projects, including cost-benefit analysis and ROI assessment.
• Oversee the implementation and enhancement of financial planning tools and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal financial policies.
• Develop strong expertise in Anaplan, including model design, data integration, scenario modelling across secured revenue and retail deposits, and performance optimisation.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Degree in Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Qualified, part-qualified, or willing to study towards a professional qualification (e.g., CFA, CIMA, ACA).
• Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably within the banking or financial services industry.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex financial modelling, data analysis, and scenario planning.
• Strong working knowledge of financial planning tools and ERP systems is desirable (e.g., Anaplan, SAP, Oracle).
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure, often to very tight timescales.

Job Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday PLUS your BIRTHDAY off
• Pension contribution with Royal London
• Life Assurance
• Private medical, dental and optical health insurance with
• Axa
• Hybrid working
• Free breakfast available