Financial Planning Manager

Arqiva; 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 pivotal role involves collaborating with finance teams to ensure financial plans align with business objectives while providing insights to stakeholders. The company is recognized as a leader in broadcast and smart utilities, offering a dynamic environment for career growth. With a commitment to flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity promises both professional and personal development in a forward-thinking organization.

Benefits

10% bonus

6% pension contribution

Private Medical

25 days annual leave

Flexible benefits

Gymflex

Buy and sell annual leave

Dental insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in FP&A roles at group level.
• Technical knowledge of financial systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage annual budgeting and long-term planning cycles.
• Support financial presentations for stakeholders.
• Lead cash and working capital forecasting.

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Cash Forecasting

Microsoft Office

Oracle Financials

Interpersonal Skills

Persuasive Communication

Data Analysis

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent

Finance Degree

Tools

Oracle EPM

Smartview

Job description

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 big 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 the 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 the 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: Build a strong understanding of the company's products, services, and market dynamics to ensure accurate communication to stakeholders and alignment with strategic goals. Work closely with the 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, concise financial presentations and reports for key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and audience requirements.
4. Cash Forecasting: Lead cash and working capital forecasting transformation and monthly processes (including short and long term) in conjunction with the Cash Reporting Team and Treasury Manager, driving increased insight and awareness of cash within the organization.
5. Forecasting Systems: Own the relationship with the Finance Systems team to ensure Oracle EPM is successfully operated, maintained, and continuously improved/developed and streamlined.

The person

• Experience in FP&A roles at group level of a similar-sized organization
• Proven ability to challenge proposals and submissions to ensure financials are consistent, reasonable, and scrutinizable
• Technical knowledge of systems including Microsoft Office, Oracle Financials, Oracle EPM, and Smartview
• Strong interpersonal skills, including persuasive communication
• Ability to simplify complex concepts and large data sets into key messages tailored to different audiences
• Accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent) or similar 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 most, seamlessly connecting through our behind-the-scenes technology. With an impressive history and an innovative future, leading the transition to cloud-based media distribution and creating scalable solutions for new connectivity sectors, there are many opportunities to develop and grow your career with us.

Why Arqiva? Reward, Connection, Growth

At Arqiva, we support your growth both professionally and personally. Our rewards and benefits extend beyond pay; explore our totalreward2025 booklet. Connect with colleagues through internal networks and events, and make a difference in our communities. We are dedicated to helping you advance in your career, whether becoming a specialist or climbing to leadership roles. We'll support you every step of the way.