Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

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

Job summary

A leading transport company is seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to support financial forecasting and reporting for its operations in Greater Manchester. The ideal candidate will lead budgeting processes, analyze variances, and create financial models. This full-time role requires at least 5 years of experience as a qualified accountant and offers various employee benefits, including free bus travel.

Benefits

Free bus travel for employee and companions

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme contributions

Benefits Hub access

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years PQE as a qualified accountant.
• Experience in forecasting and reporting within a matrix structure.
• Strong Excel skills for complex business models.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Produce monthly management accounts and analyze variances.
• Develop company reporting and continuous improvement in processes.

Skills

Excel modeling

Forecasting

Analysis

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACMA/ACCA)

Tools

Oracle

SAP

MS Office

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Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, Woking

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Client:

Metroline Manchester

Location:

Woking, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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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, established in March 2024. We operate four franchises and are part of the Bee Network in Greater Manchester, awarded by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). Metroline, founded in 1989, is the fourth largest bus operator in London, operating about 17% of the city's scheduled bus services. Since 2000, it has been part of Comfort Del Gro, a major private land transport company operating 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 support the Financial & Commercial Director in forecasting and reporting the results of the Metroline Manchester bus franchises in Greater Manchester.

The role involves preparing monthly management accounts, analyzing variances to budgets and forecasts, and producing detailed depot reports for four operational units. The role will also lead the forecasting and budgeting process, adapting processes from London to fit the Manchester operations. Working with finance business partners, 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.
• Create and operate forecasting models for key components such as driver costs, engineering headcount, and routine maintenance using a bottom-up methodology.
• Produce monthly management accounts and depot packs, analyzing variances.
• Develop company reporting including financial and non-financial metrics, explaining operational variances.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting and forecasting processes by identifying opportunities for standardization.

Benefits

• Free bus travel for the employee and up to three companions or children.
• Free on-site parking.
• Pension scheme contributions.
• Benefits Hub access.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Free uniform.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACMA/ACCA) with at least 5 years PQE.
• Experience in forecasting and reporting within a matrix structure, working with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Proficiency in IT systems, especially finance systems like Oracle or SAP, and MS Office suite.
• Experience reporting under IFRS.
• Strong Excel modeling skills, capable of building or modifying complex business 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.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and CV to the Manchester Talent Acquisition Team, including:

• Your reasons for applying;
• Examples of how you meet the skills;
• Relevant qualifications or experience.