Lead Financial Analyst

Overview

We're looking for a Lead Financial Analyst to join our Group FP&A team at Co-op, and help us deliver clear, insightful financial planning and performance reporting across our diverse portfolio of businesses. In this role, you'll work at the centre of Group Finance, supporting planning, forecasting and reporting activities, and partnering with stakeholders to turn complex data into meaningful insight that drives decision‑making.

You'll play a key role in consolidating financial information, building models, and telling the story behind performance. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to senior stakeholders, varied business areas, and high‑impact finance projects.

• Support the consolidation of budgets, forecasts and long‑range plans across multiple business units
• Produce accurate and timely weekly, monthly and quarterly Group performance reporting
• Deliver clear variance analysis, highlighting key drivers, trends, risks and opportunities
• Build and maintain financial models, including scenario planning and sensitivity analysis
• Turn complex financial data into clear, meaningful insight for senior stakeholders
• Support the preparation of materials for Executive and Board review
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to improve reporting and decision‑making
• Drive continuous improvement in planning, reporting and forecasting processes

• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent), or actively working towards one
• Strong experience in FP&A, financial analysis or performance reporting
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling and working with large datasets
  
  Experience working with budgets, forecasts, and financial statements
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with great attention to detail
• Confidence communicating insights to financial and non‑financial stakeholders
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
• 30% discount on Co‑op products and 10% off other brands
• Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
• 24/7 colleague support service
• Training and support for your development and career progression
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme

We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.