Financial Planning Analyst

The Travel Corporation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Travel Corporation in London is seeking an experienced FP&A professional to join the Group FP&A team. You will support month-end reporting, forecasting and budgeting, building models and delivering insights for senior stakeholders.

Reporting to an FP&A Manager, you will analyse performance, maintain planning models, and provide clear commentary to drive informed decisions across the business. A hybrid on-site arrangement in London is available.

Qualifications

• Experience in FP&A, commercial finance, management reporting or a similar analytical finance role.
• Strong Excel, financial modelling and data analysis skills.
• Experience preparing reporting packs, management information and variance commentary.
• Good understanding of P&L, balance sheet and cash flow analysis.
• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear insight.
• A careful, organised approach with strong attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness and curiosity about the drivers behind performance.
• Confidence collaborating across Finance and the wider business.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate reporting, management information and presentation packs for regular performance reviews.
• Analyse performance against forecast, budget and prior periods, including volume, price, mix, cost, margin and timing.
• Support forecasting, budgeting and planning cycles by maintaining models, updating assumptions and consolidating inputs.
• Build financial models, scenarios and sensitivities to identify risks and opportunities.
• Turn financial results into clear commentary and actionable insight.
• Support P&L trend analysis, balance sheet and cash flow analysis, and reconciliations.
• Maintain data quality and reporting integrity across finance systems and planning tools.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and project support while helping improve reporting and planning processes.

Skills

FP&A

Excel

Financial modelling

Data analysis

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA (desirable)

Tools

Essbase

ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

Location: London Victoria - 3 days hybrid working model on site.

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Closing Date: 22nd September

Contract: Permanent

At TTC, we are Enriching lives by connecting people and places. For over 100 years, we have been bringing the world closer together by crafting journeys that create lasting memories, lifelong friendships and meaningful cultural connections. Across more than 70 countries and our award-winning brands, we design and deliver travel experiences that go beyond sightseeing and change perspectives.

Behind every unforgettable journey is a passionate team making it happen. That is where you come in.

THE ROLE

Join our Group FP&A team and help turn financial and operational data into clear insight for the business. Reporting to an FP&A Manager, you will support month-end reporting, forecasting, budgeting and longer-range planning by preparing management information, maintaining models and protecting data quality. Working across FP&A, Commercial Finance and the wider business, you will explain performance clearly, improve reporting and provide analysis that helps senior stakeholders make informed decisions.

OUR VALUES

• Five shared commitments shape how we work, and how we will work with you.
• Value Every Voice. We put people first.
• Act with Integrity. We do what is right.
• Explore Beyond Boundaries. We are driven by curiosity.
• Own the Outcome. We take responsibility for our decisions.
• Succeed Together. We have each other's backs.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Prepare accurate reporting, management information and presentation packs for regular performance reviews.
• Analyse performance against forecast, budget and prior periods, including volume, price, mix, cost, margin and timing.
• Support forecasting, budgeting and planning cycles by maintaining models, updating assumptions and consolidating inputs.
• Build financial models, scenarios and sensitivities to identify risks and opportunities.
• Turn financial results into clear commentary and actionable insight.
• Support P&L trend analysis, balance sheet and cash flow analysis, and reconciliations.
• Maintain data quality and reporting integrity across finance systems and planning tools.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and project support while helping improve reporting and planning processes.

ABOUT YOU

• Experience in FP&A, commercial finance, management reporting or a similar analytical finance role.
• Strong Excel, financial modelling and data analysis skills.
• Experience preparing reporting packs, management information and variance commentary.
• Good understanding of P&L, balance sheet and cash flow analysis.
• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear insight.
• A careful, organised approach with strong attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness and curiosity about the drivers behind performance.
• Confidence collaborating across Finance and the wider business.

Highly Desirable

• Experience with Essbase, ERP systems, Power BI or another planning or reporting tool.
• Studying towards, or already qualified in, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent qualification.

We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know.