Senior Financial Planning Analyst

SF Partners are currently working with a fantastic public sector organisation based in Coventry. The are looking to onboard a Senior Financial Planning Analyst. The Senior Financial Planning Analyst will provide excellent, accurate and relevant financial information to customers, with key focus on financial planning.

Key tasks

• Responsible for the development and maintenance of financial planning models for use by the Head of Financial Planning & Corporate Reporting in the planning processes.
• Support the creation of annual budget and 30-year financial plan inclusive of, stress testing and mitigation analysis with the support of the Head of Financial Planning & Corporate reporting.
• Responsible for the creation of financial scenario modelling as and when requested by the Head of Financial Planning & Corporate Reporting
• Support in the group annual financial forecast return submission.
• Drive the co-ordination of the annual budget process.
• Provide timely and accurate financial analysis and support to Business Stakeholders including the Executive Team & Leadership members for corporate business areas
• Responsible for providing clear communication of the current financial position of monthly group management accounts and corporate costs centre to manage delivery in line with budget expectation
• Providing challenge, financial support and guidance to the business on various business initiatives including developing new products/services and disposals.
• Use data held within the business and outside to drive insight to improve performance.
• Interpreting external data sources to evaluate the effect on the operating environment and how it impacts the organisation.