Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Robertson Bell; Wembley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to enhance strategic decision-making and financial performance. In this pivotal role, you will lead business partnering efforts, prepare long-term financial plans, and oversee monthly performance reporting. This position offers the opportunity to foster a culture of finance collaboration across the organization and make a significant impact on community sports funding. If you are passionate about finance and looking to drive improvements in a dynamic environment, this role could be your perfect fit.

Qualifications

• Professional accountancy qualification or finalist stage required.
• Expertise in financial modeling and managing large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and analysis activities for strategic decision-making.
• Monitor financial information from funding agreements with partners.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Forecasting

Data Analysis

Presentation Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Professional Accountancy Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

The Football Foundation is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Financial Planning & Analysis Manager. The Football Foundation is the charity supported by the Premier League, The FA, and the Government, dedicated to improving community sports facilities through grants.

This newly created Financial Planning & Analysis Manager role involves providing insights for strategic decision-making, aligning financial performance with organizational goals, and fostering a culture of finance business partnering across the Foundation and the Premier League Stadium Fund (PLSF). The role also oversees strategic financial planning, forecasting, and analysis activities.

The role includes:

• Leading and consolidating business partnering efforts, collaborating with management, department heads, and stakeholders to gather insights and align on KPIs and objectives.
• Preparing and executing long-term strategic financial plans and annual budgets efficiently and effectively.
• Monitoring and reporting on financial information from funding agreements with partners.
• Overseeing the production of monthly performance reports, highlighting trends, issues, and opportunities.
• Fostering cross-departmental collaboration to streamline data collection and analysis.
• Seeking continuous improvement by simplifying and standardizing management accounting and budgeting processes, automating where possible.
• Providing guidance and development support to the Business Partner, including regular feedback and performance reviews.

About the organization:

Since 2000, The Football Foundation has made a transformative impact on grassroots sport across the UK. Supported by funding from the Premier League, The FA, and the Government, it has improved physical fitness, mental wellbeing, community cohesion, and local economies through the delivery of outstanding grassroots sports facilities.

Candidate requirements:

• Professional accountancy qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or finalist stage.
• Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis, with confidence managing large datasets.
• Strong presentation skills, capable of translating complex data into clear formats for diverse audiences.
• Experience in developing financial policies and guiding users to enhance governance.
• Proven experience in finance business partnering and embedding its principles organization-wide.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve technical issues independently.
• Proficiency in analyzing complex financial data to identify trends and support decision-making.
• Strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing needs.

The role is based at Wembley Stadium, requiring two visits per week to the office, and attendance at quarterly two-day team meetings. The closing date for applications is 5th May, with first-stage interviews scheduled for 15th May. Applications will be reviewed continuously before the deadline. Please submit your application through Robertson Bell, our exclusive search partner. Apply now to be considered!