Financial Planning Specialist (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Chester seeks a Financial Planning Specialist to support financial forecasting and reporting. The role includes managing a small team and ensuring accurate financial results. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, ideal for detail-oriented individuals with finance experience.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational health support

Discounts on cinema and shopping

Qualifications

• Part qualified in ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Previous experience in a business-facing finance role.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior finance team for analysis.
• Prepare historic analysis by project, including KPIs.

Skills

Communication

Excel

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Oracle

SAP

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

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Client:

Telent

Location:

Chester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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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 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.

This role involves working within a fast-paced technology organization, collaborating closely with business and senior finance stakeholders to develop financial forecasts. Responsibilities include delivering timely, accurate, and transparent reporting and interpretation of financial results to support decision-making. The role also requires providing clear analysis of actual and forecasted results for projects, and 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 senior finance team to provide clear analysis for effective decision-making.
• Assist in developing forecasts, and measure & report on progress across cash, P&L, and balance sheet.
• Prepare historic analysis by project, including month-end results, KPIs, and comparison of actuals to forecasts/budgets.
• Manage 2 direct reports.
• Ensure area reviews for projects, working with operations to ensure contracts are reported accurately, scrutinize financial results, and challenge the business.

Who you are:

This role suits a detail-oriented, 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 to develop new skills and make an impact. We are committed to an inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages everyone to 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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Telent is a leading technology company specializing in design, build, support, and maintenance, with decades of experience in mission-critical communications and technology for the UK’s digital infrastructure. Our work helps connect communities using the best technology and innovation. Join us to make a real impact, fulfill your potential, and deliver high performance. We are a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to excellence.

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