Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Evolve; Wigan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT Services is seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to establish and lead the FP&A function. This role involves providing financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and be CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualified. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and success.

Qualifications

• CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualified with PQE in FP&A/commercial finance.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and analysis function.
• Monitor and enhance KPIs, developing meaningful reporting.
• Collaborate with department heads for budget ownership.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

Tools

Excel

Xero

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Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced, proactive FP&A Manager to establish and lead the financial planning and analysis function. This newly created position will play a critical role in providing accurate financial analysis, insights and forecasts to support strategic planning and operational decision-making. Reporting into our Finance Director, the role will work closely with senior leaders (including the CFO) to deliver meaningful insights into business performance, trends, and risks.

Key Accountabilities

Performance Analysis & Reporting

• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities that impact financial performance.
• Analyse timesheet data, providing regular reporting identifying trends and giving insights to improve utilisation, productively, project costing and resource planning.
• Monitor and enhance KPIs, developing meaningful reporting and dashboards for the Board and Executive team.
• Provide regular updates to management on financial performance against targets.
• Monitor and report on forecast accuracy and variance drivers.
• Lead and improve the budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Collaborate with department heads to gather and challenge key financial assumptions.
• Utilise & refine the sales pipeline data for revenue forecasting and monthly stock planning (which would provide the basis for stock holding and purchasing decisions).
• Build and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives and business cases.
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis to aid business planning.
• Present insights and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
• Perform ad hoc financial and non-financial analysis such as cost reviews, or identifying trends in operational data.

Process Improvement & Collaboration

• Establish the FP&A function to support Evolve’s Data Strategy. The function is expected to grow to meet the needs of the business and prepare for the next investment cycle.
• Business Partner with department heads to support budget ownership and management, planning and data analysis.
• Maintain financial systems and ensure data integrity.

About you: Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualified with PQE in FP&A/commercial finance.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills:
• Familiar with ERP and accounting systems such as Xero or similar.
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• A solid understanding of core financial principles and business operations.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in a technology or service-based environment.
• Experience in a PE backed business.

Why Evolve?

At Evolve, you'll be joining a dynamic and passionate team that's committed to building something special. We offer a competitive compensation package, a collaborative work environment, and the opportunity to make a real impact on our company's success.

We have created a working environment where you can be yourself and give your all. You will be called on to out-think the competition and work closely with your colleagues to produce innovative ideas and deliver impressive results for our customers. This is your chance to be effective, and impressive performance will take you far.

To find out more information about what its like to work for us and our benefits, visit www.evolvebg.co.uk/careers/

Evolve is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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