Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

On the Beach; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading holiday company in Manchester seeks a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager. You will deliver accurate forecasting and budgeting, work closely with senior leadership, and provide critical insights to support the company's growth. The role offers flexibility and a range of benefits, including generous holiday discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus birthday off

Generous holiday discounts

Flexible and hybrid working options

Access to learning platforms

Enhanced family leave policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Health plans and wellbeing events

Gym discounts

Social events

Cycle schemes

Qualifications

• At least 3 years PQE in financial planning.
• Experience in large organizations with tight reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the Group's budgeting cycle including profit and loss and cash flow modeling.
• Prepare Board and Investor reports.
• Conduct daily sales forecasting and reporting.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Management

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

ACA or equivalent qualification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

¡Hola!

We're On the Beach. There's over 500 of us, mostly at home, and sometimes in our office in Manchester.

We send nearly two million people on holiday every year (not together) and we're aiming to reach three million soon. Why? Because we're the only holiday company that truly understands why going on your jollies is the most wonderful time of the year.

With our market-leading offers, scalable, flexible, and innovative technology, a strong customer-value proposition, and a low-cost base, we're challenging existing players and redefining how customers book, manage, and experience their holidays.

On the Beach Group plc is one of the UK's largest online beach holiday retailers, with significant growth opportunities, so our story's only just beginning...

We're looking for talented, beach-loving people to join us and contribute to the next chapter of our story.

You will work on interesting projects and will be given the tools and autonomy to make an impact on our growth plans.

We're a down-to-earth and friendly team, with little bureaucracy or hierarchy. Despite our growth, we've retained our entrepreneurial spirit, which is in our DNA.

Our teams are diverse, reflecting the world we live in and the customers we serve. We believe that difference, not uniformity, is key to our success. We know better decisions are made when a range of voices, perspectives, and experiences come together. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What you'll be doing

The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager is responsible for delivering accurate and efficient forecasting and budgeting processes throughout the year and at year-end. The role involves working closely with senior leadership and finance teams to provide critical insights and ensure smooth financial planning and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of the Group's budgeting cycle, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow modeling, consolidated reporting, and presentations, considering external market trends, business strategy, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare Board and Investor reports, including supporting documents such as Going Concern.
• Conduct daily sales forecasting and reporting, analyze variances, and suggest improvement plans.
• Assist with detailed cash flow reporting, evaluate the consolidated cash flow position, and identify risks or opportunities. Continuously improve cash flow forecasting processes for accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage B2B reporting and planning, analyze the effectiveness of promotions, trade deals, and activations, and craft recommendations.
• Liaise with stakeholders to understand financial trends and variances.
• Present budgets, forecasts, and results, tailoring communication for different audiences to provide insights and clarify business priorities.
• Engage in continuous improvement and other finance projects as needed.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• ACA or equivalent qualified accountant with at least 3 years PQE and experience in financial planning.
• Strong financial knowledge with the ability to develop business solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in large private or listed organizations with tight reporting deadlines is preferred.
• Ability to solve complex problems from multiple sources.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Influence others, including at senior levels.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to develop and coach others.
• Confidentiality handling skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Ways of Working

Our full-time hours are 37.5 per week, with flexible working patterns. Core hours are between 10 am - 4 pm for collaboration. We operate a hybrid model, working from home and our Manchester City Centre office two days a week (usually Tuesday & Wednesday).

Our Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package, our Beach Perks, including:

• 25 days holiday plus your birthday off, and 2 extra days annual leave to use during your holiday.
• Generous holiday discounts.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Access to learning platforms, workshops, courses, and qualifications.
• Enhanced family leave policies.
• Employee Assistance Programme and free counseling.
• Health plans, sick pay, wellbeing events, gym discounts, share plans, life cover, onsite amenities, social events, and cycle schemes.