Financial Planning Analyst in Manchester

Robert Half is partnering with a growing business to recruit a commercially minded Management Accountant / FP&A Analyst on a 9 month fixed term contract. Reporting directly into the Head of FP&A, this role will play a key part in strengthening financial planning, reporting and business performance processes during a busy and transformative period for the finance function.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified finance professional with strong management accounting experience and exposure to business partnering. The successful candidate will join a small, collaborative team and have the opportunity to develop their FP&A capabilities under the guidance of an experienced finance leader.

South Manchester - 4 days in office.

9 month fixed term contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head of FP&A with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Build and develop robust financial models to support business decision making.
• Produce accurate and insightful management accounts and performance reporting.
• Analyse financial results, identifying key trends, risks and opportunities.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight and challenge.
• Assist with business improvement initiatives and process enhancements.
• Develop reporting tools, dashboards, and analysis to improve visibility of business performance.
• Support month-end and forecasting cycles as required.
• Contribute to the development of financial controls, reporting frameworks and planning processes.

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) , although strong part-qualified candidates will also be considered.
• Proven experience within a Management Accounting, Commercial Finance, or FP&A environment.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel skills are essential.
• Previous experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes.
• Exposure to business partnering and stakeholder engagement.
• Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a small team.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Head of FP&A and gain further exposure to commercial finance and business partnering.
• A varied role with significant involvement in business improvement and process development.
• Competitive salary of £60,000 - £65,000.
• Immediate impact within a growing and evolving finance function.

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