Planning Analyst

Travelodge Hotels Limited; Thame; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Planning Analyst to enhance financial forecasting and planning processes. This role involves supporting the Planning Manager in developing rolling forecasts and collaborating with various departments to prepare high-quality business plans. You will leverage your strong accounting qualifications and data analysis skills to present complex data in an accessible format. With a commitment to diversity and employee wellbeing, this company offers a hybrid working model and numerous benefits, making it an appealing opportunity for motivated individuals looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Annual bonus (discretionary)

50% personal discount for hotel bookings

25 days holiday increasing with length of service

Qualifications

• Strong qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.
• Experience working with complex data and presenting insights.

Responsibilities

• Support the Planning Manager in developing rolling forecasts.
• Prepare weekly cash flow reports for Board Members.
• Work with multiple departments on business plans and scenario planning.

Skills

Financial Planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data Analysis

Microsoft Excel

Presentation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

ACA Qualification

ACCA Qualification

CIMA Qualification

Job description

Job Description

Find where you belong!

Are you a highly motivated individual with a drive to improve processes and solve problems? Do you have experience dealing with delivery of high quality financial plans, budgets and forecasts? Have you prepared short, medium and long term forecasts, including a 5 year plan? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

What’s it all about?

As our Planning Analyst you will be supporting the Planning Manager in developing a rolling forecast and updating all statutory forecasting models. Alongside this, you will support the preparation of forecasts and business plans through working with multiple departments and stakeholders including scenario planning, what-if analysis and preparation of high quality presentations.

As well as the above, you will support the continued development of the company cash flow model for use as part of forecast and planning cycles and prepare weekly cash flow reports for review for distribution to Board Members.

Why Travelodge?

We believe in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their true self and belong. We work hard to improve the diversity of our teams and celebrate our differences. And we care about our colleagues’ wellbeing, so we ensure there are plenty of resources available so everyone can look after their emotional, physical, financial and work wellbeing. We call this “Better Me”.

Who will this appeal to?

You are a strong qualified accountant currently holding an ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification with experience of working in a similar role. You will have demonstrable experience of working with complex data, presenting it in a user-friendly format and able to make concise and insightful observations about it.

As well as the above, you will have a high level of competence in Microsoft Excel is essential with an ability to analyse large volumes of data. Alongside this, you will have demonstrable written and verbal communication skills with experience of articulating to both financial and non-financial stakeholders at all levels of the company.

What are the extra benefits of working for Travelodge?

• Salary of up to £60,000 depending on experience
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus (discretionary)
• Hybrid working - a minimum of 60% of your time should be spent in the office, but you’re welcome to come in every day if you prefer!
• 50% personal discount for hotel bookings and great friends and family discounts too!
• 25 days holiday increasing with length of service + bank holidays