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Financial Planning and Analysis Lead - Manchester, United Kingdom - AQA Recruiting
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Financial Planning and Analysis Lead
Apply locations Manchester time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R5011At AQA, we're committed to advancing education and we're committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, we mark over seven million GCSEs and A-levels each year and it's our people who make this happen.
Financial Planning and Analysis Lead
12 Months Fixed Term Contract
Manchester: Implement B £55,000k - £60,000k per year
Hybrid flexible working - mix of office and home during the week.
Do you want to "Step Up" into a highly influential and independent Financial Planning and Analysis role.
Can you establish the financial controls, analyse, consolidate, and create engaging financial reports and presentations with clear recommendations and storytelling for Executive Team level ? Stakeholder management and relationships are key to success in this role, both within the finance team and across the business.
You will bring the organisations financial information to life so future investment decisions can be made. With a future focused strategy including growth and digital diversification , and an income of c.£250 million there is real scope and complexity to contend with and you will play a significant part in its success.
Working a 35 hour hybrid working week, you will also have access from day one to an incredibly generous pension scheme with employer contributions jointly totalling up to 18.5% (depending on input) and 25 days annual leave allowance + Bank Holidays and an extend Christmas break . Come and help "Shape the Future" in a company where "Results Matter" whilst focusing on your own personal development .
Reporting into the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis in a wider Finance function of 50 and alongside 6 peers, you will be the FP&A Lead who partners and supports the technology departments through scenario planning, accurate financial forecasting, financial reporting on the back of our rolling forecast process, financial risk and opportunity analysis and bringing data into insights that can drive better decision making, No technology experience is needed but there is a lot going on in this area and so offers a lot of exciting opportunities to get involved, learn and make an impact. ) You will want to mentor and coach those around you and influence decisions to improve business performance.
The Finance team you will join have a real drive and determination to focus on continuous improvemen t, people development and continuing to be a valued and impactful team within AQA.
What next?
Tell us about yourself , apply via our website and attach a summary of what interests you about this role and your CV.
We will be interviewing as soon as we identify suitable candidates via a 2 stage process. You will have a conversation with our Head of Financial Planning and Analysis initially followed by a Teams interview if you both agree it's still the right road for you.
We haven't set a closing date as we are looking to have someone in post by end of March 2024 , we reserve the right to close our adverts once the role has been filled.
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Full Job Description
Summary
This role is to produce high quality, engaging financial reports, using planning, forecasting, and analysis to enable the influence of decision makers to support better financial decisions and drive improved business performance. To ensure robust communication links with all of Finance as well as non-finance senior management. To be a catalyst for improvements in financial reporting, analysis and control, across investment programmes and business as usual, by understanding the business and customer need and developing new ideas and solutions, to continuously improve financial decision making. To display leadership skills by coaching and mentoring team members to develop their capabilities and performance.Key AccountabilitiesProduce the Financials around the short term and long term planning and forecast, working closely with key input providers and customers. Provide clear storytelling, financial risks and opportunities assessment, sensitivity & scenario analysis with clear assumptions and key insights.
Produce and continually develop the "In year" forecast process with a robust risks and opportunities process. Identify clear action and KPI's to improve business performance and ensure ownership within the organisation. Work closely with the Financial accounting, treasury and reporting team in an efficient and informative way.
To model leadership behaviours with confidence and to get the very best from team colleagues, peers and manager by providing clarity and feedback, while continuously seeking to enhance own performance in line with business objectives. Share knowledge and mentor team members to develop overall departmental financial and leadership capabilities. Encourage honest and open conversations with two way feedback to support our individual and team development plans.
To be a catalyst for improvements in financial reporting, analysis and control, across investment programmes and business as usual, by understanding the business and customer need and developing new ideas and solutions, to continuously improve financial decision making.
Produce high quality financial forecasting, performance measures and benefits realisation plans for projects, bids and contracts, across the business working closely with key stakeholders.
Influence the business with clear financial analysis and presentations to support decision making.
Produce the short and medium term cash flow forecast with clear analysis and storytelling to continuously improve the report and financial decision making.
Work with other business areas to lead the standardisation of reports and tools with clear communication and training to support a self serve capability within the business.
Pro-actively seek to continually improve business process, quality and behaviour in relation to financial awareness across the business able to interpret and communicate financial data to non-financial managers.
To be involved in cross functional Finance projects to deliver in line with the Finance vision and AQA values and leadership behaviours.
Step up to cover the Senior FP&A manager where needed.
To lead by example with AQA values and behaviours. General Accountabilities
To comply with all AQA's policies and other legislative requirements, including but not limited to HSE, Equal Opportunities and ISMS.
Where business needs change, to undertake other responsibilities which are of a commensurate level outside the terms of this role profile. Person Profile
Knowledge
Extensive knowledge of Financial Planning & Analysis methodologies and techniques - A/I
Strong use of Excel, Microsoft Office and financial modelling - A/I/P Qualification
Fully qualified accountant with a minimum of three years post qualification experience - A Skills
Exceptional critical evaluation and analytical skills - I/P
Able to take initiative and proactively lead projects, influencing and challenging business leaders using expertise and the highly developed communication skills required to advise non-finance colleagues - I/P
Outstanding consulting and negotiating skills - I/P
Comfortable with product profitability and portfolio modelling - I/P
Robust commercial acumen. - I/P
Strong project management skills, able to manage multiple objectives - I/P
Skilled in the use of financial systems and tools including ERP - A/I/P
Able to constructively challenge status quo and manage conflict - I/P
Ability to operate autonomously, an inspiring self-starter demonstrating passion, energy and drive. - I/P
Able to identify and lead initiatives to continually improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the department and service offering - I/P
Strong presentations which translate complex financial information into key insights that drive decision making - I/P
Collaborative worker with a flexible approach able to adapt easily to change - I/P Leadership skills
Ability to translate a vision into achievable goals and provide clear direction to achieve organisational objectives - I/P
Inspire and motivate team members and other colleagues - I/P
Ability to lead by example to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a range of partners and stakeholders - I/P Experience
Extensive experience of Finance Planning & Analysis within a dynamic organisation, including , but not limited to, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, financial planning and cost and service optimisation - A/I/P
Comprehensive experience of business partnering in a commercial environment - A/I/P
Proven success of stakeholder engagement and management - A/I/P AQA's Behaviour Framework which is assessed through the selection/probation process
Assessment key (criteria to be assessed at the selection stage)
A – application (it is essential to provide evidence on application for shortlisting purposes)
I - interview
T – test (or work sample)
P – probation
About Us
AQA is an independent charity that sets and marks over half of all GCSEs and A-levels in the UK every year. Our purpose is to advance education by helping students and teachers to realise their potential. As part of AQA, you'll very quickly appreciate the determination and unwavering passion to deliver this goal in everything we do. To help drive these ambitions, AQA invests in the development of its people by offering a range of professional development and learning opportunities leading to over 50% of our permanent roles being filled internally.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you have any requirements for reasonable adjustments in relation to the application, interview or the prospective job, please contact Faye Harrison (she/her) at or on . We are asking for this information to make the process as equitable as possible for each candidate.Please note that Faye will not be able to assist you with enquiries regarding Temporary vacancies or non-recruitment enquiries.If you have query regarding Temporary vacancies, please contact:
Hybrid Working
We're operating a hybrid working model. This allows for our colleagues to work from two days a week in one of our offices across England.
AQA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique.
Conflict of Interest
Please note that due to the confidential nature of our work, we are unable to employ people for our temporary roles who are currently a candidate for Key Stage 4 and 5 public examinations.
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