Job Description
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Job Introduction
Are you looking for a role that allows you to make a significant impact on an organisation's strategy, performance, and sustainability? We are seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager who will provide insightful financial analysis and planning tools and processes to challenge thinking and enable more informed decision making. As an experienced FP&A professional, you will work closely with internal Finance teams and key divisions across MPS to deliver group-wide planning and performance analysis activities, directly contributing to MPS in delivering growth and transformation. In this central role, you will be managing the monthly analysis on group financial performance and lead the forecasting and annual planning process and partner with Transformation Office to proactively manage the Change portfolio to deliver business outcomes/benefits critical to MPS. You will be responsible for the production of performance review pack as well as board paper. You will have the opportunity to interact with senior executive stakeholders and have regular exposure to the CFO through a wide range of performance analytics. If you are looking for a role where your technical financial ability, strategic thinking, process and system expertise, and organisational skills are fully appreciated, this is an opportunity not to be missed! Join our dynamic team, driving strategy and change while making a real difference to the future of MPS.
Role Responsibility
Manage the consolidated group budgeting, forecast, and multi-year planning process collaborating with Segment performance and Opex Finance Business Partners, Pricing and Reserve to report financial performance. Manage planning tool (Anaplan) and process including identifying further process and model improvement opportunities. Partner with Transformation Office on Change portfolio optimization for 2025-2028 planning, business case review, and ongoing cost-benefit tracking. Lead month-end group financial review and Exec dashboard and performance update, articulating performance drivers and highlighting risks and opportunities and actions to deliver financial targets. Develop Management Information reporting in line with the ongoing requirements of the company and drive country-by-country reporting and segmental analysis. Support ad hoc performance analysis for CEO/CFO
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) with proven post-qualification work experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and Change/Project Finance Business Partner role who can navigate the complexity of MPS P&L leveraging SMEs including reserve, pricing, investment across the organization and has the ability to produce Board/C-suite level ready presentations. Ability to take initiative, look for continuous improvement, and who is equally interested and skilled in the spreadsheet as well as process and systems. Desirable: Experience with Anaplan implementation or function enhancement, Insurance or Financial Services background, Experience working in a global company
Package Description
London weighting allowance of £4,920 for eligible London postcodes
Up to 15% discretionary annual bonus
11% pension contribution (3% from you, 8% from us optional additional matched 3% contributions, e.g. 6% from you, 11% from us)
25 days annual leave plus flexible bank holidays (option to buy/sell 5 days)
Private Medical Cover
Career development and progression opportunities – 22% of our vacancies in 2023 were filled internally
A truly flexible hybrid-working arrangement (take a look at below to find out more about how we work)
A culture that promotes inclusivity, wellbeing and rewards hard work
Paid volunteering day
Car Salary Sacrifice scheme
Healthcare cash plan
6x salary death in service
A personal GP service enabling you to get a video consultation with an NHS-registered private GP
Employee Assistance Programme
A range of shopping discounts from major high-street retailers