HWFinance are excited and privileged to be recruiting an FP&A Manager for Yorkshire Cancer Research. Reporting to the Head of FP&A this is a pivotal time to join this exciting organisation as they continue to grow year on year. The role of Financial Planning and Analysis Manager is a permanent position within the charity. The role holder will initially be providing cover for the Commercial Finance Manager (whilst on maternity leave) to support the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis in the provision and development of commercial analysis and reporting to enhance decision making across the charity. As the charity grows the role will develop and become more specialised in terms of the business partnering focus but the overall responsibilities of the role will not change. The role holder will be involved in offering high-quality business partnering services to teams within the charity. This includes helping budget holders and decision-makers with business planning and performance analysis, developing and presenting financial plans, monitoring performance, achieving successful outcomes, and reporting on these outcomes. In addition, The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager will assist the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis with completing the annual financial budget and regular financial forecasts as well as playing a crucial role in key transformation projects, supporting Project Managers in delivering successful and financially stable programs Financial Planning Support Head of FP&A with the annual planning and budgeting cycle for the charity. Support the production of the annual budget and longer-term plans, making sure that numbers align with business plans and agreed strategy and that underlying assumptions are tested and evaluated properly. Ensure annual plans are in line with the recently developed 10 Year Plan and provide analysis where needed Assist budget holders with developing and evaluating operational and business plans in line with strategic priorities ensuring collaboration across the charity. Challenge planning and budget assumptions to ensure that numbers generated are robust. Provide financial analysis of activities included in the budget and assist with appropriate budget phasing. Produce the data to be consolidated into the overall budget, within agreed time scales and make sure budgets are captured into reporting correctly. Business Support Maintain excellent engagement with and provide support to, budget holders, so that there is appropriate awareness of their budget management responsibilities. Deal effectively with queries from budget holders and senior management. Train budget holders in the use of financial processes when required. Monitor compliance with approved financial management and procurement procedures. Participate in cross departmental initiatives and workgroups to ensure that the Finance team maintains the right level of influence to be effective. Be a key member of critical transformation projects when required, working with internal stakeholders across the charity and external service providers and suppliers to deliver successful outcomes. Reporting Ensure robust Financial Performance Reporting including monitoring of month end management accounts and understanding variance analysis against budget. Monitor and report commercial KPI’s against budget, highlighting variances to Head of FP&A Prepare ad hoc reports such as for projects or meetings as required. To be considered for this role you will be either Qualified (ACA, ACMA, ACCA) or Qualified by experience. Furthermore you will have experience in the following areas: Significant demonstrated experience of management accounts, business analysis and commercial management information. Proven experience, understanding and analysis of P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Analysis and reporting and trend analysis and forecasting. Experience in driving growth, and productivity through commercial analysis and support for non-Finance senior management. A knowledge of business operations processes, preferably in a charity environment. Demonstrable experience in simplifying complex content into a usable, jargon-free form for multiple audiences.