Financial Planning and Reporting Analyst

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global Cyber Security and Risk Mitigation company is seeking a Financial Planning & Reporting Analyst based in Manchester. This hybrid role involves key responsibilities in financial planning, reporting, and analysis to guide strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess a degree and a professional accounting qualification, along with strong analytical skills and experience in financial reporting. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to making society safer and more secure.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Generous Holiday Allowance

Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme

Pension and Life Assurance

Community & Volunteering Programmes

Green Car Scheme

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Generous family planning benefits

Special Time Off

Qualifications

• Educated to degree standard with professional accounting qualification.
• Experience in Financial Planning & Analysis and Management Information reporting.
• Proven ability to create financial models and analyze business performance.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Analyze financial performance and communicate insights to leadership.
• Develop and maintain financial models for strategic initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

Role: Financial Planning & Reporting Analyst

Location: Manchester – Hybrid, 2 days per week in Spinningfields

Thanks for checking out our job opening; we are excited that YOU are interested in learning more about NCC Group.

We are on a mission to make society a safer and more secure place. Our people are the ones who make that possible; a global community of talented individuals working together towards a safer future.

We aim to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We work together, we are brilliantly creative, we embrace difference and we want you to join in our mission, to make the world safer and more secure.

Take a look at our website here to learn more about why we’re one of the leading global Cyber Security and Risk Mitigation business… https://www.nccgroup.com/uk/

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Lead Finance Business Partner for the UK, the Financial Planning and Reporting Analyst plays a key role in supporting the financial planning, analysis, and management information functions of the Global Commercial Finance team. This position is responsible for preparing and delivering insightful financial reports, managing the forecasting and budgeting processes, and performance analysis to help guide strategic decision-making across the organization. The role involves working closely with the Group FP&A team, the Commercial Finance team, senior leadership and the VP Global Commercial Finance to ensure financial goals are met and also provide the business with the tools and data needed for continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process, collaborating with the Commercial Finance and FP&A teams to develop accurate financial plans.
• Analyse financial performance, including variance analysis, and communicate key insights to senior leadership.
• Provide regular updates on financial trends, projections, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to help guide decision-making.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports, highlighting significant trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives, capital planning, and scenario analysis.

Management Information (MI):

• Develop, generate, and maintain management reporting dashboards and reports to provide actionable insights for senior management.
• Provide in-depth analysis of business performance, identifying areas of improvement and advising on corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of key metrics to track financial and operational performance.
• Work with IT or other departments to ensure that the management reporting systems are optimized and user-friendly.

Continuous Improvement:

• Assist in the development and implementation of best practices for financial reporting and analysis.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Keep up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging financial tools that could enhance the FP&A and MI processes.

Ad-Hoc Analysis & Reporting:

• Provide support for ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required by senior management, stakeholders, or auditors.
• Prepare presentation material and financial reports for board meetings, executive reviews, and investor updates.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Educated to degree standard.
• Qualified in a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Experience:

• Proven experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Management Information (MI) reporting, or a related financial role, ideally within a corporate environment.
• Experience in creating financial models, business performance analysis, and forecasting.
• Strong understanding of financial systems and tools (e.g., ERP systems, Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
• Highly organized, proactive, and capable of working independently.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Attention to detail, with the ability to identify trends and anomalies in financial data.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Communication Skills:

• Ability to communicate complex financial data in a clear and concise manner to financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with the Commercial Finance team and senior management across the business.

Behaviours:

• Focusing on Clients and Customers
• Working as One NCC
• Being Inclusive and Respectful
• Always Learning
• Delivers Brilliantly

What we offer in return:

• Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
• Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme
• Financial & Investment Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension, Life Assurance, and Share Save Scheme.
• Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities.
• Green Car Scheme: Drive green and save money with our eco-friendly car scheme.
• Cycle Scheme: Stay fit and healthy with our cycle-to-work scheme.
• Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/entering into a civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming home a new pet.
• Family Planning: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave, as well as time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments.

About NCC Group

The NCC Group family has over 2,200 members located all around the world, providing a trusted advisory service to 15,000 customers. Born in the UK, we have now have offices in North America, Canada, Europe, Asia- Pacific and United Arab Emirates.

We are passionate about helping our customers to protect their brand, value and reputation against the ever-evolving threat landscape. We fuel that passion with investment in our people and our business.

Our values and code of ethics are at the heart of how we operate – we work together, we are brilliantly creative and we embrace difference. We treat everyone and everything with equal respect.

We want to create an environment where all colleagues feel psychologically, emotionally and physically safe to be authentic, sharing their personal experiences to represent the of the world they live in, and have equal opportunity to achieve their best.

About your application

We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles.

If you do not want us to retain your details, please email [e-mail]. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy. We are committed to and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.

Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process. This role being advertised will be subject to BS7858 screening as a mandatory requirement.