Strategic Financial Analysis Manager - Hybrid Growth Focus

Chetwood Bank; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 540,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Birthday off

Royal London pension

Life Assurance

Private medical, dental and optical

Hybrid working

Free breakfast

Job summary

Manchester-based Chetwood Bank is seeking an Financial Analysis Manager to shape the financial strategy and manage AOP, ROP, and quarterly forecasts. You will drive revenue forecasting, expense management, and capital planning while presenting insights to senior leadership.

Strong FP&A experience in banking, advanced Excel modelling, and familiarity with tools like Anaplan, SAP, and Power BI are essential. Hybrid working and competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Qualified, part-qualified, or willing to study towards a professional qualification (e.g., CFA, CIMA, ACA).
• Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably within the banking or financial services industry.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex financial modelling, data analysis, and scenario planning.
• Strong working knowledge of financial planning tools and ERP systems is desirable (e.g., Anaplan, SAP, Oracle).
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure, often to very tight timescales.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and management of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Rolling Operating Plan (ROP) to ensure accurate forecasting and alignment with strategic goals.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, profitability analysis, and trend forecasting, to provide insights into business performance.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support long-term planning, scenario analysis, and decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with Credit Risk and Commercial to gather data, validate assumptions, and provide financial guidance.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior management and the board, highlighting key trends and areas of concern.
• Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Lead the financial evaluation of new business initiatives, products, and projects, including cost-benefit analysis and ROI assessment.
• Oversee the implementation and enhancement of financial planning tools and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal financial policies.
• Develop strong expertise in Anaplan, including model design, data integration, scenario modelling across secured revenue and retail deposits, and performance optimisation.

Skills

Financial modelling

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis

Scenario planning

Education

Degree in Accounting or Economics

Tools

Anaplan

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Manchester-based Chetwood Bank is seeking an Financial Analysis Manager to shape the financial strategy and manage AOP, ROP, and quarterly forecasts. You will drive revenue forecasting, expense management, and capital planning while presenting insights to senior leadership.

Strong FP&A experience in banking, advanced Excel modelling, and familiarity with tools like Anaplan, SAP, and Power BI are essential. Hybrid working and competitive benefits are offered.