Financial Planning Analyst

MCS Group are delighted to be partnering with a leading UK professional services group as they look to appoint a Financial Planning Analyst to join their growing Finance team in Belfast.

The Company

Our client is a privately owned UK professional services group specialising in pensions, actuarial, investment consulting, trustee and administration services, supporting clients across the UK.

With a number of specialist businesses operating under the wider Group, the organisation is continuing to grow and develop across a number of strategic areas. As part of this growth, they are now looking to strengthen their Finance function with the appointment of a Financial Planning Analyst.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to develop their career within FP&A and commercial finance, with strong exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making.

The Rewards

As the successful Financial Planning Analyst, you will receive:

• Salary up to £50,000
• Hybrid working, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the Belfast office
• Opportunity to work within a growing UK-wide professional services group
• Opportunity to develop your FP&A and commercial finance skillset

The Role

Reporting directly to the Interim FP&A Lead, the Financial Planning Analyst will be responsible for:

• Supporting the preparation of annual budgets and longer-term strategic financial plans
• Assisting with rolling profit and cash flow forecasts across the Group
• Developing and maintaining financial models to support senior leadership and investors
• Leading financial investment appraisals for significant strategic investments
• Supporting variance analysis and routine financial reporting
• Monitoring financial performance, contract profitability and staff utilisation
• Analysing financial and operational data to provide meaningful commercial insight

The Person

The successful Financial Planning Analyst will meet the following criteria:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Post-qualified experience within a commercial finance environment
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and management reporting
• Power Query and Power Pivot experience would be highly advantageous

Previous FP&A experience is beneficial but not essential. Candidates with strong accounting fundamentals, advanced Excel/data skills and a genuine interest in developing within commercial finance will be considered.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Danny McDade, Senior Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group.

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