Financial Planning Analyst

From infrastructure and cloud solutions to cyber security, managed services and beyond, LIMA's partnership-based working style enables businesses to achieve their most ambitious goals and deliver long-term value. In over 25 years, it's made us a trusted provider to UK organisations across the public and private sector.This is a dual-role position responsible for both evaluating the effectiveness of the organisation's internal financial controls and providing financial insights to support strategic decision-making. This role combines the responsibilities of internal auditing-focused on risk management, compliance, and operational efficiency-with financial planning and analysis (FP&A), which involves budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.Day to day you will be responsible for:

• Lead the development of the annual budget, including revenue, expense, and capital expenditure projections.
• Work closely with department heads to ensure accurate and realistic budget submissions.
• Monitor and analyse actual performance against the budget, providing insights into variances.
• Develop and maintain financial models to forecast future business performance under various scenarios.
• Develop and execute audit plans to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes.
• Conduct audits of financial and operational processes to ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and best practices.
• Oversee the preparation and accuracy of the annual financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP, manage the statutory accounts preparation and liaise with external auditors.
• Analyse processes and financial records to identify inefficiencies, control weaknesses, and areas of non-compliance.
• Support risk management activities by identifying potential risks and advising on mitigation strategies.
• Support mergers, acquisitions and other strategic initiatives by providing financial analysis and due diligence.
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and systems, driving efficiency, accuracy, and transparency.

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent UK accounting certification.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in auditing, accounting, financial control and financial planning and analysis.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and data analysis tools.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial software (e.g., SAP, Sage, Dynamics).

We work hybrid from our office in Salford Quays Monday to Wednesday. In exchange, we are offering: A starting salary in the range of £45,000 - £55,000.Joining our team comes with a range of benefits designed to enhance your work experience and well-being:

• Time to relax with 25 days holiday (pro rata for part-time employees), plus bank holidays. You will also have the option to buy or sell 5 days leave each year
• An additional paid day to celebrate your birthday with family and friends
• From day one you'll have access to Medicash our healthcare cash back plan and after two continuous years of service have the option to join our private medical scheme
• Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow in your career
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay after two continuous years of service
• Confidential counselling and support services to help you navigate life's challenges
• Salary sacrifice schemes to support you in saving for retirement or purchasing an electric car or bike
• Engage with your colleagues through team-building activities and events.
• Get prime view seats for the price of a standard ticket at the AO Arena, with full VIP treatment, guaranteed seats and access to a private bar

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