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Job Description
Financial Planning Manager
Salary Grade:
11
Job Family:
Business Services
Directorate:
Finance
Department/Section:
Finance
Reports to:
Executive Director of Finance
Responsible for:
Management Accountant
Finance Development Business Partner
Job purpose:
To lead and manage the team in order that the financial planning function across the organisation,
meets the highest level of customer service. To ensure that the investment appraisal of
development schemes and other investment projects maximise opportunities, whilst balancing
risk. At all times ensuring that compliance with regulatory and legislative standards are maintained
and continuously improved.
Core responsibilities:
Preparation of board and management reports as on financial performance, budgets,
business plans, and performance information.
Lead on preparation of the annual budget and long-term business plan, including stress
testing, scenario analysis and long-term treasury management.
Deliver timely and reliable management accounts and financial reports including those for
Board and Committee meetings.
Variance analysis comparing actual results with forecasts and analysis of cost and
performance trends.
Provide and support the provision of effective business partnering service to budget, cost
centre and business owners, ensuring that methods for measuring value for money are
incorporated into functional plans. Provide a ‘challenge’ and financial management
information reporting service to senior managers in areas of commercial planning,
procurement and financial control, supporting a culture of continuous improvement of value
for money.
To ensure income and service costs are accurately incorporated into budgets and forecasts
and cost recovery is optimised in line with corporate objectives.
Contribute to the year-end preparation of statutory accounts in compliance with relevant
accounting rules and the Statement of Recommended Practice, and submit financial returns
required by regulators, funders and other stakeholders per objectives.