Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

About The Role

Contract: Fixed Term for 6 Months.

As an FP&A Manager on a 6-month interim basis, you will play a crucial role in enhancing internal financial reporting and implementing a new budgeting and forecasting process. You will act as a key financial business partner, utilizing advanced technologies and business intelligence tools to drive strategic decision-making. Your responsibilities will include developing accurate financial reports, leading financial planning cycles, and providing impactful business partnering to various departments.

About you:

You are an experienced FP&A professional with a relevant accounting qualification and a strong background in financial planning and analysis. Your expertise in tools like Power BI allows you to provide strategic insights and support decision-making processes effectively. The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a financial business partner, adept at using advanced technologies and business intelligence tools like Power BI. Your analytical skills will be exceptional, enabling you to build credibility and trust within the finance function as a reliable source of financial truth. Excellent communication skills are essential to present complex financial information clearly. You should be a team player, passionate about supporting colleagues and promoting equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

What you’ll focus on:

1. Financial Reporting: Develop and embed enhanced internal financial reports to provide accurate and timely insights to senior leadership and Trustees.
2. Budgeting, Forecasting and Financial Planning: Lead the implementation of a new budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals over a three-year financial planning cycle.
3. Business Partnering: Provide impactful finance business partnering to various departments, becoming a trusted advisor and adding value to decision-making processes.
4. Technology Integration: Utilize advanced technologies, including Power BI and other business intelligence tools, to streamline financial processes and enhance data analysis capabilities.
5. Strategic Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support strategic planning and resource allocation. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to inform business decisions.
6. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure financial processes are integrated and aligned with overall business strategies.
7. Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulations. Advocate for best practices in financial management and reporting.

About Alzheimer's Society

Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.

At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity, tackling all aspects of dementia by providing help and hope to those affected. We support individuals facing difficult times, fund groundbreaking research, and campaign for awareness and change.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging:

We aim to reflect the communities we serve and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities, impairments, health conditions, or from minority ethnic backgrounds, as these groups are underrepresented. We promote inclusion through various strategies and networks.

We are committed to fair recruitment processes and may carry out DBS checks where necessary. We value your unique perspective and encourage you to showcase your skills and experiences authentically.

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits, including recognition programs, flexible working options, and development opportunities. Learn more about working at Alzheimer’s Society on our website.