Financial Planning Specialist (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a Financial Planning Specialist in Ipswich. This role involves collaborating with finance stakeholders to support financial forecasts and reporting. The candidate will manage direct reports and ensure financial targets are met. The position is a 12-month fixed-term contract with opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational health support

Discounts via Telent Reward scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior finance team for business decisions.
• Prepare accurate historic analysis by project.
• Manage 2 direct reports.

Skills

Communication

Excel

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Oracle

SAP

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

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Telent

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Ipswich

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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 services include HR, Finance, Procurement, Marketing, Legal and Commercial, Estates and Facilities, Core Technology, Corporate Security, IT, and Fleet. Every person in every team contributes to the lasting impact our team makes. Help keep the nation's critical digital infrastructures connected and protected.

Collaborating within a fast-paced technology organization, this role works closely with the business and senior finance stakeholders to support the development of 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 and concise analysis of actual and forecasted results for assigned projects, while assisting senior finance leaders in driving actions to ensure financial targets are met. This role is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.

What you’ll do:

• Work in collaboration with the senior finance team, providing clear and concise analysis to enable effective business decisions.
• Assist with developing forecasts for the business area, measure & report on progress (across cash, P&L, and balance sheet).
• Prepare accurate and meaningful historic analysis by project (month-end results, KPIs, comparison of actuals to forecasts/budget across Cash, P&L, and BS).
• Manage 2 direct reports.
• Ensure area reviews are conducted for projects within your responsibility—work with the operations team to ensure contracts are accurately reported, assist in scrutinizing financial results, and challenge the business.

Who you are:

This is a varied role suitable for a detail-conscious, organized, customer-focused individual.

Key Requirements:

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

What we offer:

A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies, and clients, providing opportunities to develop, learn new skills, and make an impact. We are growing, and we rely on our committed team to deliver.

We nurture talent through our ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values differences and celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and thrive at work.

The additional benefits with this role:

• 33 days holiday, including public holidays, with the option to buy or sell five days each year.
• Company pension scheme.
• A range of family-friendly policies.
• Occupational health support and wellbeing portal.
• Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping via Telent Reward scheme.

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Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in design, build, support, and maintenance, drawing on decades of experience in mission-critical communications and technology for the UK’s digital infrastructure. The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone. You’ll be part of a team of more than 3,000 dedicated people committed to excellence.

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