Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

ACCA; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA is seeking an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling. The role sits in the CFO directorate and can be based from home or in London or Glasgow offices.

The 10-month fixed-term contract focuses on delivering planning excellence for ACCA's UK and global operations. Reporting to the FP&A Lead, you will own the Budget Module in D365, develop models for exam delivery and capacity, and provide timely insights to senior management

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CA or equivalent).
• Strong financial modelling capabilities.
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong numerical and data interrogation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve revenue models for budgeting and forecasts.
• Own Budget Module in D365 and upload revenue budgets.
• Lead financial models translating strategic targets to country/city level information.
• Maintain rolling forecasts for exam delivery and production costs.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical mindset

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CA)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

ACCA is committed to a workplace culture which is inclusive, diverse, human and connected.We're currently looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager. This position sits within the CFO directorate. It can be based from home or in either of our London or Glasgow offices.This existing role is available on 10 month fixed-term contract basis to deliver financial planning and analysis expertise to ACCA's UK and global operations.The jobReporting to the Financial Planning and Analysis Lead, on a day-to-day basis, you'll be involved in the following:Maintain and improve revenue models required for detailed budgeting and regular forecasts.Own 'Budget Module' in D365, setting up budget headers, codes and tables before budgeting and forecasting process, uploading revenue budgets and forecast to D365 including adhoc adjustments.Lead and develop a financial model capable of converting strategic targets to country/ city level operational information around examsBuild engagement between the key operational strategic target teams, change programmes, Group Finance and operational delivery teams to ensure clear and timely sharing of informationLead and engage the business to develop and implement key exam driver analysis models to support forecasting/ multi-year projectionsLead and ensure accurate and timely rolling forecasts are maintained for exam delivery and production costs to support Directors deliver within budget assumptionsWork closely with ACCA change delivery teams and Customer Service to ensure the impact of exam changes are cascaded through the strategic targets and delivery teamsKeep revenue models up to date after establishing a clear understanding of how change program deliverables will impact revenue projections.Respond to adhoc requests for informationPerform adhoc analysis and produce value adding insightsContribute and help deliver the finance strategyTake responsibility for best practice research, recommendations and implementation.Prioritise and identify improvements and cost efficiencies for exam delivery and capacity across centre networkIdentify continues improvement opportunities and lead delivery of such improvementsThe personWe're looking for someone who:Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CA, etc.) with a strong analytical mind-set and experience with best practice financial modellingStrong communication skills and ability to present confidently and crediblyGravitas to build strong relationships, and the confidence to guide and challenge Senior ManagementAble to confidently articulate and recommend informed decisions both within Finance and to the wider Senior Management communityStrong numeracy and analytical skills to actively interrogate and present data in a meaningful formatExcellent Excel and PowerPoint knowledgeAn ability to handle multiple tasks under tight timelines and work under pressureExperience of developing complex financial models from base assumptionsWe strive to create an environment where you can prioritise your wellbeing and offer a competitive benefits package to help you do this. We provide an employee assistance programme and are proud to offer a financial wellbeing tool to our employees.We are committed to equal opportunities across our recruitment activities and have a real commitment to ensuring the inclusion and well-being of all employees. We have a blended approach to working to support our employees to balance the needs of their job with other aspects of their life.For more information on ACCA, your journey as a candidate and the benefits of working with ACCA please visit our Work for Us page here https://www.accaglobal.com/uk/en/about-us/work-for-us.html.