Financial Planning Specialist (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Cheltenham seeks a Financial Planning Specialist to manage financial forecasts and reporting. This role involves collaboration with senior finance stakeholders, providing analysis for decision-making, and managing a small team. The position offers a 12-month fixed-term contract with a focus on delivering accurate financial results and supporting business operations.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational health support

Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a business-facing finance role.
• Detail-conscious and organized individual.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior finance team for analysis.
• Prepare historical analysis by project.
• Manage 2 direct reports.

Skills

Communication

Excel

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA part-qualified

Tools

Oracle

SAP

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Financial Planning Specialist (Previous Relevant Experience is Required), Cheltenham

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Client:

Telent

Location:

Cheltenham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Management Accountant London, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Our Business Support teams deliver vital services to ensure the continued success of our business divisions. These include HR, Finance, Procurement, Marketing, Legal and Commercial, Estates and Facilities, Core Technology, Corporate Security, IT, and Fleet. Every team member contributes to the lasting impact we make. Help keep the nation's critical digital infrastructures connected and protected.

Working within a fast-paced technology organization, this role collaborates closely with business and senior finance stakeholders to develop financial forecasts. It is responsible for delivering timely, accurate, and transparent reporting and interpretation of financial results to support effective decision-making. The role also involves providing clear analysis of actual and forecasted results for assigned projects, assisting senior finance leaders in driving actions to meet financial targets. This role is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with the senior finance team to provide clear analysis to enable effective business decisions.
• Assist in developing forecasts, measure, and report on progress across cash, P&L, and balance sheet.
• Prepare accurate historical analysis by project, including month-end results, KPIs, and comparisons of actuals to forecasts/budgets.
• Manage 2 direct reports.
• Ensure area reviews for projects within your responsibility, working with operations to ensure accurate contract reporting, scrutinize financial results, and challenge the business.

Who you are:

This varied role suits a detail-conscious, organized, customer-focused individual.

Key Requirements:

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA part-qualified
• Previous experience in a business-facing finance role
• Good communication skills
• Proficient in Excel
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, or other large ERP systems

What we offer:

A career at Telent offers opportunities across sectors, roles, technologies, and clients, allowing you to develop, learn new skills, and make an impact. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that values diversity and fosters growth. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and thrive at work.

The additional benefits include:

• 33 days holiday, including public holidays, with options to buy or sell five days annually
• Company pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies
• Occupational health support and wellbeing portal
• Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping through Telent Reward scheme

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About UsAbout Telent

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in the design, build, support, and maintenance of mission-critical communications and technology, drawing on decades of experience in the UK's critical digital infrastructure. Our work helps connect communities using the latest technology and innovation. Joining us offers the chance to make a real impact and fulfill your potential with a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals.

We are guided by our values: Be Inclusive, Take Responsibility, Collaborate, Be Customer-focused.