Financial Planning Analyst

Salary: Up to £60,000 + excellent benefits + bonus

One of the UK's leading real estate development and strategic land business is seeking a recently qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or ACMA) to support investment decision making, budgeting and forecasting.

This role is ideal for candidates with up to three years’ post-qualification experience who are looking to move into a more commercial / analytical / business partnering role.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the role supports financial planning, forecasting and investment analysis across a diverse portfolio of large-scale land, regeneration and development projects
. You will work closely with non-finance stakeholders, providing insight to support commercial investment decision-making over long time horizons.

• Supporting annual budgets, rolling forecasts and long-range financial plans
• Building and maintaining financial models and scenario analysis for development projects
• Producing management reporting with clear analysis of performance, cash flow and returns
• Partnering with development, planning and commercial teams to understand project economics
• Supporting investment appraisals, business cases and internal approvals

• ACA, ACCA or ACMA qualified with up to 3 years’ PQE
• Strong analytical skills
• Commercially minded, proactive and comfortable working with non-finance stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills with which to engage non-finance leaders across the business
• Prior real estate or development experience is not essential

• Broader and more strategic FP&A remit than typical early-career roles
• Increased ownership and visibility across investment and development decisions
• Strong platform for progression into Senior FP&A, Commercial Finance or Finance Business Partner roles

Candidates need to be based in the North West of England