Financial Planning Analyst- FULLY REMOTE

Financial Planning Analyst Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hybrid with the expectation to be in the office 2 days per week We’re looking for a Financial Planning Analyst to join our Financial Planning and Analysis Team (FP&A). The Financial Planning Analyst supports the RNLI through providing accurate financial analysis, reporting and insight that helps the RNLI make informed decisions, use donors' money effectively and plan confidently for the future. The role will work closely with the Senior FP&A Analyst, FP&A Manager and Finance Business Partners to maintain the integrity of financial models, planning processes and management information used to support organisational decision-making. Flexible working - 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays - Competitive pension scheme (employer contributions of up to 10% of basic salary) - Life assurance - As a Financial Planning Analyst, you will be tasked with focusing on the following areas: - Support the preparation and coordination of monthly reporting, forecasts, budgets and longer-term planning activities - Maintain, update and validate financial models, planning tools and reporting outputs to ensure accuracy and consistency - Support the production of ad hoc analysis and management information that helps explain financial performance, trends, risks and opportunities - Assist with the consolidation, reconciliation and quality assurance of financial data used in reporting and planning processes - Support the delivery of change and transformation initiatives, including the implementation of new planning, forecasting and reporting technologies - Maintain appropriate financial controls, documentation and governance standards within FP&A activities Excellent level of numeracy and analytical capability (GCSE grade 5 & above or the O Level equivalent for both Maths and English) Experience analysing and interpreting financial or operational data - Strong Excel skills (PowerQuery, XLOOKUPs, Pivots, etc) and confidence working with large volumes of information using data cubes - The ability to communicate findings clearly to both finance and non-finance colleagues - So, if you are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of FP&A at the RNLI while supporting its lifesaving mission, please apply via the button shown. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out, dependent on the eligibility of the role. (DBS check, Scotland; International, International Child Protection Certificate process). Diversity at the RNLI We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable) and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One