Financial Planning and Analysis

Role Title: Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Duration: Fixed to Contract to December 2027

Salary: £55k to £65k

Location: Birmingham - hybrid working, 2 days on site

Sellick Partnership are seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager for our Public Sector client based in Birmingham.

Role Overview: Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Support effective financial management
Provide financial insight and analysis to directorates
Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and financial monitoring
Improve finance processes, reporting tools, and methods
Work with finance colleagues to support decision-making and corporate priorities Main responsibilities: Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Improve financial planning, budgeting and reporting tools
Use automation and data visualisation to improve efficiency
Use Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP and build OTBI reports
Maintain schemes of delegation and set up chart of accounts (COA) elements
Train new finance users
Support month-end and year-end processes
Coordinate annual budgets and forecasts
Build and maintain financial models.
Review and consolidate budget holder returns
Improve finance processes, procedures and working papers
Maintain clear, up-to-date Finance intranet pages
Coordinate FOI requests and statutory reporting
Prepare and submit government data returns
Coordinate payroll information and manage position numbers
Monitor central budgets and reserves
Support the Head of Finance Business Partnering with ad hoc tasks Essential experience: Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Proven experience in a financial analyst role (2+ years), ideally within the public sector
Strong analytical and reporting skills with a high level of attention to detail
Ability to influence and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
Experience in improving financial processes, systems, and documentation
Excellent organisational and coordination skills
Proficiency in financial planning and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI).
Accountancy Qualification would be desirable (ACCA, CIMA etc) How to apply for the role of Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Our client is hoping to have the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager in the role as soon as possible, therefore if you believe your experience meets the criteria above, please contact Adam Rouse by Wednesday 28th October by calling the Derby office for Sellick Partnership or by submitted your CV directly.

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