Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

Care UK Plc; Colchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private care company in the UK is looking for a Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst to join their finance team. This role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, and supporting strategic decision-making. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in financial planning, preferably in complex environments, and exposure to senior management. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, alongside the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the care sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Experience in financial planning & analysis in multi-site businesses.
• Exposure to senior management required.

Responsibilities

• Support production of presentations and project support for the Board.
• Assist in annual budget and strategic planning processes.
• Provide analytical support for internal or external benchmarking.
• Deliver insights to marketing for occupancy improvement.
• Ensure understanding of pricing initiatives' success.

Skills

Financial planning

Analytical skills

Business partnering

Education

Part-qualified accountant or strong academic qualifications

Job description

Overview

12-month Fixed Term Contract. Are you looking for a new challenge and ready to take the lead in shaping the future of care? Care UK is an award-winning private care company with over 160 care homes across the United Kingdom. We are seeking a competent Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst to become a part of our hardworking Finance team!

At Care UK, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our residents and our values of Caring, Passionate and Teamwork are at the heart of all we do. Our success is built on the strength of our people and with a vast network of care homes and a diverse range of support functions, we're on a mission to find exceptional talent to join us on our journey.

The role: This fast-paced role will deliver analytical support towards budgeting, forecasting and reporting to back strategic decision making that helps the company implement a successful growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Support in the production of presentations, insight and project support for the Care UK Board and its sub-committees.
• Provide support into the annual budget and strategic planning process and subsequent in-year forecasting.
• Provide analytical support in the internal or external benchmarking of homes to improve and develop performance.
• Provide functional business partnering and insight to the marketing team to drive greater understanding of opportunities to improve the occupancy in our care homes.
• Deliver analytical support to ensure the evolution of pricing and success of related initiatives is well understood.

What We're Looking For

• A part-qualified accountant or strong academic qualifications
• Financial planning & analysis work in large or complex, multi-site businesses
• Exposure to senior management

Why Join Care UK?

• Be part of a dynamic and growing organisation dedicated to providing outstanding care.
• Collaborate with a diverse and talented team in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and contribute to the success of our care homes.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us fulfil yours. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and be a part of something extraordinary, we want to hear from you!