Interim Planning & Reporting Analyst

Investigo Limited; Crawley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected financial services firm in Crawley is seeking a qualified Planning and Reporting Accountant to lead business planning and financial reporting. This role offers an opportunity to impact strategic decisions and collaborate with senior stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have experience in statutory accounts and business partnering, combined with strong commercial instincts. Join a top-tier brand and leave your mark on financial performance.

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in reporting, statutory accounts, and audit processes.
• Ability to turn numbers into strategic actions.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 3-5-year business planning cycle with strategic financial reporting.
• Collaborate with Operations Directors to provide insights in key OPEX areas.
• Own and deliver statutory accounts compliant with IFRS standards.
• Drive balance sheet management and produce cashflow forecasts.
• Partner with Group FP&A to align financial performance and planning.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Commercial instincts

Collaborative 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