Financial Planning & Analysis Manager – 13 month FTC

Job Description

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Step into a senior FP&A role where your insight will directly support better financial decisions across the business.

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W&A is recruiting a Financial Planning Analysis Manager for a c.13-month fixed-term contract based in Edinburgh on a hybrid basis.

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There is flexibility around the working pattern, with both part-time and full-time arrangements available across 3 to 5 days per week.

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The Opportunity

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This senior finance role will take ownership of core FP&A activity, helping the organisation maintain strong financial control while providing the insight needed to support effective decision-making. You will lead budgeting and forecasting processes, oversee regular financial performance reporting, and contribute to longer-term planning and scenario analysis.

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Working closely with senior stakeholders and a small finance team, you will provide constructive challenge, clear analysis and practical recommendations.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and regular in-year reforecasting activity.

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• Monitor financial performance, identify key variances and provide clear recommendations.

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• Support long-term financial planning and scenario modelling to inform decisions.

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• Produce high-quality management information and financial analysis for senior stakeholders.

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• Work with budget holders and senior leaders to strengthen financial understanding, accountability and control.

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• Support operational planning by ensuring financial resources are aligned with organisational priorities.

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• Lead financial input into relevant projects, reviews and improvement initiatives.

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• Develop and enhance the finance business partnering approach, providing guidance and support to finance colleagues.

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• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes, reporting and systems.

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Required Skills & Experience

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• Qualified Accountant with relevant post-qualification experience.

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• Strong background in FP&A, financial planning, forecasting and budget management.

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• Experience producing high-quality management information and financial analysis for senior audiences.

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• Confident communicator with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

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• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with advanced Excel capability.

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• Proven ability to influence and constructively challenge senior stakeholders.

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• Well organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.

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• Experience of people management or supporting the development of finance colleagues would be advantageous.

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• Experience of a large ERP or finance system would also be beneficial.

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Package & Benefits

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• Salary: c. £60,000 – £70,000.

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• Approximately 13-month contract.

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• Flexible working from 21 to 35 hours per week (3-5 days).

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• Hybrid working arrangement.

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• Strong pension provision and generous annual leave.

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• Access to a broad range of employee benefits and wellbeing support.

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• Learning and development opportunities.

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Reasons to Join

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• A broad senior FP&A remit with genuine scope to influence financial decision-making.

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• Flexibility to work between three and five days per week.

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• A varied role combining planning, analysis, reporting and business partnering.

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• The opportunity to make an immediate impact during a substantial fixed-term assignment.

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To learn more or apply, please contact Andrea Green for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV, and we'll be in touch.

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