Planning and Reporting Lead

Michael Page (UK); London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in infrastructure is seeking a strategic business planner to lead their annual business planning efforts. This role involves working closely with financial and non-financial stakeholders to ensure alignment with corporate goals. You'll be responsible for preparing performance reports, managing regulatory requirements, and driving innovation in reporting tools. If you have a knack for strategic thinking and possess strong analytical skills, this opportunity offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working environment, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Hybrid working policy

Pension contribution

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in strategic business planning and reporting.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage key stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic business planning framework.
• Lead creation of annual multi-year business plan and performance reports.
• Drive innovation in data analysis and reporting to support initiatives.

Skills

Strategic Business Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Financial Analysis

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ERP Systems

Job description

• A highly strategic, project based role offering strong commercial exposure.
• Opportunity to work with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

About Our Client

An industry leading infrastructure business that has recently carried out a massive project within Central London which has propelled their name within the space.

Job Description

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  Develop and implement the company's strategic business planning framework to ensure alignment with overarching corporate goals and objectives.
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  Lead the creation of the annual multi-year business plan, incorporating financial, operational, and strategic priorities.
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  Prepare deliverable for Price Control reviews, ensuring alignment with internal business planning outputs and participating in bench marking of functions and costs.
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  Perform scenario planning and risk analysis to support strategic decision-making, and provide assistance with regulatory matters as needed.
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  Manage the preparation of detailed monthly performance reports encompassing financial, operational, and strategic metrics for executive leadership, the board, and key stakeholders, including Liaison Committee submissions.
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  Design and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to deliver real-time visibility into business performance.
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  Ensure all reporting adheres to regulatory requirements and corporate governance standards.
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  Lead the preparation of annual and semiannual reports in accordance with group license and statutory requirements, managing relationships with external providers such as graphic designers and proofreaders.
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  Develop and manage the annual report delivery plan, collaborating with internal department head's such as Legal and Company Secretariat to produce content for the front section of the report.
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  Work closely with the wider finance team to prepare key content and coordinate information flow with external auditors, ensuring timely delivery of the annual report.
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  Oversee the preparation and delivery of presentation materials for board workshops, audit and finance committees, and board meetings.
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  Continuously improve planning and reporting processes, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
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  Drive innovation in data analysis and reporting to support strategic initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

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  Minimum of 3-4 years' experience in strategic business planning and reporting, ideally within the infrastructure or utilities sector.
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  Demonstrated ability to lead project work streams with strong interpersonal and influencing skills to engage key stakeholders effectively.
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  Proficient in financial and business intelligence tools such as Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems.
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  Solid understanding of Corporate Governance Code requirements.
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  Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
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  Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
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  Clear and effective communication and presentation abilities.
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  Proven leadership and stakeholder management experience.
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  High attention to detail with a strong commitment to producing high-quality outputs.
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  Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform under pressure.

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Hybrid working policy, 2-3 days per week in Central London office
• Pension contribution