Senior Financial Planning Analyst (9-12 month FTC)

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Financial Planning Analyst for a fixed-term contract in Glasgow. This role involves analyzing financial risks, preparing management accounts, and enhancing financial planning processes. With a hybrid working model, you will collaborate with finance managers and key stakeholders to support business decisions and ensure accurate financial reporting. This position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Generous pension

Holiday entitlement

Flexible working

Option to work from Edinburgh

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with strong financial planning and management accounting experience.
• Ability to undertake analysis of financial risks and budget variances.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial risks and support informed decision making.
• Prepare monthly management and annual statutory accounts.
• Develop and monitor financial planning processes.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budget Management

Financial Modelling

KPI Development

Risk Analysis

Education

Qualified Accountant (ICAS, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW)

Job description

Job Description

Senior Financial Planning Analyst job (FTC) with a well-established Glasgow based organisation for an initial 9-12-month period.

Reporting to the FP&A Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Undertaking analysis of areas of financial risk, budget variance, business growth or any other financial support required by the business
• Designing, updating, and continuously improving the provision of information including appropriate KPIs, benchmarks and trend analysis to support informed decision making
• Working with Finance Managers and key stakeholders to monitor programmes against Business Plan/budget and provide commentary for reporting
• Supporting in the preparation of Monthly Management and Annual Statutory Accounts and related support documentation in conjunction with appointed auditors
• Provision of completed reporting packs for review at a level appropriate for submission
• Preparing revised forecasts for financial reporting and business planning
• Carrying out financial modelling to appraise the impact of projects/initiatives/business decisions in various areas of the business
• Developing new financial planning processes, monitoring, and updating existing processes as required
• Support the FP&A Manager and deputise where required

The Individual:

• Qualified Accountant (e.g., ICAS, ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW)
• Strong financial planning and management accounting experience
• Available within 4 weeks’ notice

On Offer:

• Hybrid / flexible working (1 day in office)
• Option to be based in Glasgow or Edinburgh
• Generous pension and holiday entitlement
• Salary up to £58,000 p.a.