Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

JR United Kingdom; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company is seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager in High Wycombe. The successful candidate will focus on forecasting and budgeting for bus franchise operations. This role involves preparing management accounts and collaborating with various teams to drive efficiency and accuracy in reporting processes. Benefits include free bus travel and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Free bus travel for employee and family

Free on-site parking

Pension contributions

Employee assistance program

Cycle to work scheme

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years PQE in finance roles.
• Experience in matrix structure, collaborating with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong skills in Excel and modeling with financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead reforecasting and budgeting processes for operational business units.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and analyze variances.
• Drive improvements in reporting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Forecasting

Reporting

Financial Analysis

Communication

Excel

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACMA/ACCA)

Tools

Oracle

SAP

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Outlook

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Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, High Wycombe

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Client:

Metroline Manchester

Location:

High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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About us

Metroline Manchester is a recently formed subsidiary of ComfortDelGro. In March 2024, we were awarded contracts to operate four franchises and join the Bee Network in Greater Manchester by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). Metroline was formed in 1989, is the fourth largest bus operator in London, running about 17 percent of the city’s scheduled bus services, and has been part of the largest private land transport company, ComfortDelGro, since 2000. We are 6,000 colleagues strong across the UK, helping carry over one million customers daily. ComfortDelGro operates in 12 countries with a fleet of over 40,000 vehicles and more than 22,000 colleagues.

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 business units. It will also lead the forecasting and budgeting process, building on London’s processes and tailoring them for Manchester. The FP&A manager will develop a detailed bottom-up approach to forecasting and budgeting all aspects of the franchise operation.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead reforecasting and budgeting processes.
• Construct and operate forecasting models for key components like driver costs, engineering headcount, and routine maintenance using a bottom-up methodology.
• Produce group monthly management accounts and depot packs, summarizing variances.
• Develop reporting metrics, including financial and non-financial, and explain variances.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting and forecasting processes.
• Benefits include free bus travel for yourself + 3 (companion + 2 children OR 3 children), free on-site parking, pension contributions, benefits hub, employee assistance, cycle to work scheme, and free uniform.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACMA/ACCA) with at least 5 years PQE.
• Experience in forecasting and reporting within a matrix structure, working with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Skilled in IT systems, especially finance systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP), and proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Experience reporting under IFRS.
• Strong Excel skills for modeling complex business problems, from scratch or modifying existing models.
• 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

Please email a cover letter and CV to the Manchester Talent Acquisition Team. Your application should include:

• The reasons for your application;
• Examples of how you meet the skills;
• Relevant qualifications or experience.