Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JR United Kingdom is hiring a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager in Chelmsford. This role involves managing financial reports, forecasts, and budgets for Metroline Manchester. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with significant experience in finance systems and excellent analytical skills.

Benefits

Free bus travel for employee + 3

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme contributions

Benefits Hub access

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years PQE as a qualified accountant.
• Experience in forecasting and reporting in a matrix organization.
• Strong Excel skills for complex modeling.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead reforecasting and budgeting processes.
• Produce monthly management accounts and summarize variances.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Financial forecasting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Management reporting

Continuous improvement

Excel

IT systems proficiency

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACMA, or ACCA)

Tools

MS Office

Oracle

SAP

Job description

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Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, Chelmsford

Client: Metroline Manchester

Location: Chelmsford

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

About us

Metroline Manchester is a recently formed subsidiary of ComfortDelGro, established in March 2024, operating four franchises and joining the Bee Network in Greater Manchester by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). Metroline was formed in 1989, is the fourth largest bus operator in London, and has been part of ComfortDelGro since 2000. With 6,000 colleagues across the UK, we serve over one million customers daily. ComfortDelGro operates in 12 countries with over 40,000 vehicles and 22,000 colleagues worldwide.

Job Summary

The Finance Planning and Analysis Manager will assist the Financial & Commercial Director in forecasting and reporting the results of the Metroline Manchester bus franchises in Greater Manchester.

The role involves monthly management accounts preparation, analyzing variances to budget and forecast, and producing detailed depot packs for four operational units. The role will also lead the forecasting and budgeting process, developing a detailed bottom-up approach in collaboration with finance business partners.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead reforecasting and budgeting processes.
• Build forecasting models for key components such as driver costs, engineering headcount, and routine maintenance using a bottom-up methodology.
• Produce monthly management accounts and depot packs, summarizing variances.
• Develop financial and non-financial reporting metrics, explaining variances.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting and forecasting processes.

Benefits include:

• Free bus travel for employee + 3 (companion + 2 children or 3 children)
• Free on-site parking
• Pension scheme contributions
• Benefits Hub access
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free uniform

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACMA, or ACCA) with at least 5 years PQE.
• Experience in forecasting and reporting within a matrix organization, working with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Proficient in IT systems, especially finance systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP), and MS Office.
• Experience reporting under IFRS.
• Strong Excel skills, capable of complex modeling.
• Oracle experience is desirable but not essential.

Hours of Work

Full-time, 38 hours per week, permanent contract. Flexibility required for hours/days, including weekends, based on operational needs.

To apply

Send a cover letter and CV to the Manchester Talent Acquisition Team, including:

• Your reasons for applying;
• Examples demonstrating your skills;
• Relevant qualifications or experience.