Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

The LTE Group is a unique social enterprise, with a Turnover of £170m, dedicated to providing quality learning, training and employment opportunities across the UK - Join our group today!

We have a great opportunity to join our Finance Team as a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager on a permanent, full time (37 hours per week) basis.

This is a new created role, working for an ethical business with an outstanding reputation for quality.

The purpose of this role is to actively support the CFO/Group Finance Director, DFD's and senior management with the necessary financial information for budgeting, short, medium and long-term planning, and strategic decision making; providing analytical review and insight to enable stakeholders to make critical decisions on a timely basis.

Key Responsibilities

To support the strategic planning process and to control the submission, production and distribution of financial data and forecast information for LTE Group to agreed deadlines.
To co-ordinate and control the budgeting process for LTE Group including the production of the annual budget to agreed deadlines.
To undertake critical review and analysis of financial projections / forecasts.
To provide 'what -if' scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making.
To prepare inputs for presentation packs to Exec, including numbers, analysis, insight and commentary.
To co-ordinate monthly reporting and the consolidation and reporting of group numbers & performance.The LTE group structure encompasses the strengths of each of our individual organisations (The Manchester College, Novus, MOL, Total People & LTE) allowing them the freedom to focus on their own learners, colleagues, stakeholders and communities, whilst providing the support and added value of a Group.

In order to do this role, you will need:

Experienced qualified accountant (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CIPFA) with post qualification experience

Strong financial modelling experience, forward thinking

Strong planning and reporting development & implementation experience

Excellent communication skills

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft excel

The LTE Group is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. If you wish to apply for this fantastic opportunity, please visit https://(url removed)/careers.

All applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the Key Responsibilities, Key Result Areas and Qualifications/Skills/Experience detailed within the job description for shortlisting purposes.

What's on offer?
A competitive package

Salary based on skills, qualifications and experience.
A favourable Pension Scheme
35 days holiday + Bank holidays
An excellent benefits package, Retail Discounts, Employee Assistance Program, Cycle to work scheme, Simply Health scheme.The closing date for this job advert is 20/12/2021 however sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response