Financial Planning and Analysis Manager in Lincoln)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable financial services company in Lincoln is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to drive financial strategy and support business growth. This role involves developing robust financial models, leading the budgeting process, and delivering actionable insights. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong FP&A experience and excellent communication skills. A competitive salary of up to £60,000 per annum is offered.

Qualifications

• Strong FP&A experience or a similar role in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Experience working with senior leaders and non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate business performance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes.
• Deliver month-end senior management reports and business KPI reports.

Skills

Financial modelling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Accountant - CIMA/ACCA/ACA

Tools

Excel

BI tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Location: Lincoln

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum

Are you ready to play a key role in shaping the financial future of a rapidly growing business?

Benjamin Edwards is recruiting for a strategic, and commercially minded FP&A Manager to join a successful and reputable business. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in shaping the company's financial strategy and driving business growth.

Working closely with the Financial Controller and senior stakeholders you will provide accurate financial analysis and actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making.

The Role of the FP&A Manager

• Develop and maintain robust financial models to evaluate business performance and support strategic initiatives.
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes
• Responsibility for preparing month end packs, periodic analysis of P&L performance metrics, working capital and capex
• Deliver month-end senior management reports, executive summaries, and business KPI reports, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports
• Present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders in a clear and impactful way, enabling data-driven decision-making.
• Provide analysis to evaluate strategic financial projects/opportunities and risks and support strategic decisions.
• Responsible for free cashflow forecasting, budgeting and reporting variances for the business, working closely with the business to keep cash forecasts up to date and accurate. Improve current modelling and processes, updating regularly and efficiently.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of financial planning and analysis.
• Evaluate, implement, and optimise tools and systems to improve financial analytics, reporting, and business intelligence.

The ideal candidate for the role of the FP&A Manager

• Qualified Accountant - CIMA/ACCA/ACA
• Strong FP&A experience or a similar role, ideally in a fast-paced environment
• Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Experience working with senior leaders and non-finance stakeholders to influence decision-making and optimise financial performance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
• Proficiency in financial modelling and tools (Excel, BI tools, ERP systems)
• Embraces change and enjoys the challenge of working in a fast paced environment
• Excellent communication skills; visual, written and verbal
• Proactive, results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and meeting deadlines

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply.