Financial Planning Manager

Arqiva Group; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 67,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Planning Manager to oversee budgeting and long-term planning processes. This role is pivotal in consolidating financial insights and ensuring alignment with business objectives. Collaborating closely with finance teams, you will enhance cash forecasting accuracy and manage relationships with finance systems. The company offers a flexible working culture, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to grow their careers in finance.

Benefits

10% Bonus

6% Pension Contribution

Private Medical

25 Days Annual Leave

Flexible Benefits

Gymflex

Travel Insurance

Dental Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in FP&A roles at a similar-sized organization.
• Technical knowledge of financial systems and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage annual budgeting, reforecasting, and long-term planning cycles.
• Support the Head of Strategic Financial Planning with clear financial presentations.

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Cash Forecasting

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Data Simplification

Education

Accounting Qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Related Finance Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle Financials

Oracle EPM

Smartview

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Financial Planning Manager – 12 Month FTC

Job Description

Financial Planning Manager – 12 Month FTC

Location: Commutable distance to Winchester / London

The Financial Planning Manager for Strategic Planning Cycles is responsible for overseeing the company’s budget, reforecasting, and long-term planning processes with an emphasis on clear communication, messaging, and cash focus. This role plays a key part in consolidating and communicating financial insights to stakeholders while driving planning excellence across the organization. By collaborating closely with the Commercial and Operations Finance Teams, this role ensures that financial plans are aligned with business objectives. It also provides essential support for Shareholders, Investor queries, and corporate finance initiatives.

Total Package:

• Up to £67k base salary
• 10% bonus
• 6% pension contribution
• Private Medical
• 25 days annual leave
• Access to comprehensive flexible benefits including discounts on brands, wellness and employee assistance programmes, gymflex, buy and sell annual leave, travel, and dental insurance
• Work. Life. Smarter. Our commitment to a flexible and hybrid working culture

The role:

1. Planning Cycle Management: Manage annual budgeting, reforecasting, and long-term planning cycles, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of consolidated financial plans for stakeholders, including shareholders, lenders, and rating agencies. Own cash forecasting to improve accuracy and insight. Responsible for strategic group financial planning to support corporate activities or shareholder initiatives.
2. Financial and Commercial Acumen: Develop a strong understanding of the company’s products, services, and market dynamics to ensure accurate communication to stakeholders and alignment with strategic goals. Collaborate with Commercial and Operations Finance teams to integrate business insights into planning cycles and validate financial assumptions.
3. Reporting and Messaging of Financial Plans: Support the Head of Strategic Financial Planning and Shareholder Relations in preparing clear financial presentations and reports, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and audience requirements.
4. Cash Forecasting: Lead cash and working capital forecasting transformation and monthly processes, enhancing insight and awareness of cash within the organization.
5. Forecasting Systems: Manage relationships with the Finance Systems team to ensure Oracle EPM is effectively operated, maintained, and improved.

The person:

1. Experience in FP&A roles at a group level of a similar-sized organization.
2. Ability to challenge proposals and ensure financials are reasonable and scrutinizable.
3. Technical knowledge of systems including Microsoft Office, Oracle Financials, Oracle EPM, and Smartview.
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
5. Ability to simplify complex data and concepts for diverse audiences.
6. Accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent) or related finance degree.

We are the undisputed leader in UK TV and radio broadcast and the UK’s leading Smart utilities platform, directly shaping the future of connectivity.

Through our established infrastructure, we ensure media and data are delivered where needed, seamlessly connecting users through our behind-the-scenes technology.

With a rich history and innovative future, we lead in transitioning global media distribution to cloud-based solutions and creating scalable solutions for new connectivity sectors. Join us to develop and grow your career.

Why Arqiva? Reward. Connection. Growth.

We support your growth and well-being through extensive rewards, community involvement, and career development opportunities.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Telecommunications, Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, IT Services and Consulting