Interim Planning & Reporting Analyst

Investigo; Crawley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected financial services firm in Crawley is seeking a Planning and Reporting Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves leading the business planning cycle, collaborating with operations directors, and ensuring compliance with IFRS standards. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong commercial instincts who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Exposure to senior leadership

Work with a top-tier brand

Commercially focused role

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in reporting, statutory accounts, and audit processes.
• Ability to turn numbers into actionable insights.
• Experience in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 3-5-year business planning cycle with strategic financial reporting.
• Collaborate with Operations Directors on OPEX insights.
• Ensure compliance in delivering statutory accounts.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Commercial instincts

Team player

Job description

Are you a qualified accountant looking to make a real commercial impact? Our client, a trailblazer in their sector and a highly respected brand, is on the hunt for a Planning and Reporting Accountant to join their high-performing team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is your chance to work at the heart of a forward-thinking organisation where your insights will shape strategic decisions and drive business success. You'll take ownership of critical financial processes, collaborate closely with senior stakeholders, and be a key player in planning for long-term growth.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the 3-5-year business planning cycle, delivering high-impact strategic financial reporting
• Collaborate with Operations Directors, offering insight and analysis across key OPEX areas
• Own the delivery of statutory accounts in compliance with IFRS standards
• Drive balance sheet management and produce robust cashflow forecasts
• Partner with the Group FP&A team to ensure aligned financial performance and planning

What You'll Bring

• You're a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a solid grounding in reporting, statutory accounts, and audit processes
• Ready to step confidently into a Business Partnering role, you bring sharp commercial instincts and a knack for turning numbers into action
• A strong team player, you thrive in collaborative environments and build relationships with ease

Why This Role?

• Work with a top-tier brand that values innovation and strategic thinking
• Step into a broad, commercially focused role that bridges technical expertise and business insight
• Gain exposure to senior leadership, shape key financial decisions, and leave your mark