Management Accountant/Financial Planning Analyst

A leading financial institution is seeking a Management Accountant/Financial Planning Analyst to join their London-based Finance department. This role offers you the opportunity to play a pivotal part in supporting core FP&A activities, reporting directly to the UK Head of Financial Planning & Analysis.

What you'll do:

• Support the production of monthly management information for the UK Executive Committee by ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to agreed timelines.
• Produce detailed financial analysis and commentary on actual performance versus budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and trends that inform business decisions.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes for revenues, costs, and balance sheet items by consolidating inputs from various stakeholders across the organisation.
• Prepare management information and analysis to support quarterly performance reviews as well as ad hoc business requests from senior leaders.
• Perform cost control and monitoring activities including variance analysis while supporting intragroup cost allocations and recharges between departments.
• Maintain and document FP&A processes by keeping standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions up to date for compliance purposes.
• Liaise with Group Finance and local stakeholders to ensure alignment of reporting methodologies and cost allocations across different functions.
• Support the development and monitoring of financial KPIs that measure organisational performance against strategic objectives.
• Contribute to the identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial risks by collaborating closely with the wider Finance team on risk management initiatives.
• Provide day-to-day guidance or oversight to junior team members or trainees when required, helping foster a culture of learning within the department.

What you bring:

• Qualified accountant status (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) is essential for this position due to its technical demands.
• At least three years’ post-qualification experience in FP&A, financial control or management accounting within financial services is required to ensure familiarity with industry standards.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial performance analysis coupled with strong management information production capabilities is vital for success in this role.
• Advanced analytical skills are necessary so you can clearly explain complex financial results to non-finance stakeholders across the organisation.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial modelling techniques is crucial for handling large data sets efficiently while generating actionable insights.
• Working knowledge of IFRS accounting principles provides a solid foundation for compliance with regulatory requirements relevant to this sector.

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