Financial Planning and Analysis

Sellick Partnership; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership are seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager for a Public Sector client based in Birmingham. The role is a fixed-contract to December 2027 with hybrid working (2 days on site).

The successful candidate will support financial management, provide insight to directorates, coordinate budgeting, forecasting and reporting, and drive improvements to finance processes and tools. Strong analytical skills and Excel/Power BI experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a financial analyst role (2+ years), ideally in the public sector.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in improving financial processes, systems and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Improve financial planning, budgeting and reporting tools.
• Use automation and data visualization to improve efficiency.
• Use Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP and build OTBI reports.
• Maintain scheme of delegation and set up COA elements.
• Train new finance users.
• Support month-end and year-end processes.
• Coordinate annual budgets and forecasts.
• Build and maintain financial models.
• Review and consolidate budget holder returns.
• Improve finance processes, procedures and working papers.
• Maintain clear, up-to-date Finance intranet pages.
• Coordinate FOI requests and statutory reporting.
• Prepare and submit government data returns.
• Coordinate payroll information and manage position numbers.
• Monitor central budgets and reserves.
• Support Head of Finance Business Partnering with ad hoc tasks.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Excel

Power BI

Education

ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Role Title: Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Sellick Partnership are seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager for our Public Sector client based in Birmingham.

Duration: Fixed to Contract to December 2027

Salary: £55k to £65k

Location: Birmingham - hybrid working, 2 days on site

Role Overview: Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

• Support effective financial management
• Provide financial insight and analysis to directorates
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and financial monitoring
• Improve finance processes, reporting tools, and methods
• Work with finance colleagues to support decision-making and corporate priorities

Main responsibilities: Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

• Improve financial planning, budgeting and reporting tools
• Use automation and data visualisation to improve efficiency
• Use Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP and build OTBI reports
• Maintain schemes of delegation and set up chart of accounts (COA) elements
• Train new finance users
• Support month-end and year-end processes
• Coordinate annual budgets and forecasts
• Build and maintain financial models.
• Review and consolidate budget holder returns
• Improve finance processes, procedures and working papers
• Maintain clear, up-to-date Finance intranet pages
• Coordinate FOI requests and statutory reporting
• Prepare and submit government data returns
• Coordinate payroll information and manage position numbers
• Monitor central budgets and reserves
• Support the Head of Finance Business Partnering with ad hoc tasks

Essential experience: Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

• Proven experience in a financial analyst role (2+ years), ideally within the public sector
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience in improving financial processes, systems, and documentation
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills
• Proficiency in financial planning and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI).
• Accountancy Qualification would be desirable (ACCA, CIMA etc)

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