Reporting & Planning Assistant Mgr

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide timely, accurate weekly, periodic, quarterly, annual and ad‑hoc performance reporting for variable Divisional Stakeholders and Commercial Partners where applicable.
• Deliver detailed and accurate budgets and forecasts at a GL and cost‑centre level as required by group planning processes.
• Act as first‑line business partner, providing commentary and answering queries.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of reporting and planning processes, including automation and BI development.
• Support the delivery of period‑end P&Ls for approximately 1,300 pubs.
• Produce or support production of reporting for an area of the business, including weekly, periodic, quarterly, annual and ad‑hoc reporting, accompanied by commentary where appropriate.
• Assist the Reporting and Planning Manager in P&L and Balance Sheet reviews, collaborating with FP&A, Operations Finance and Commercial Finance stakeholders.
• Support period‑end delivery by reviewing P&L lines, following up discrepancies and providing commentary.
• Produce the budget, forecasting and strategic planning process for an area of the business, working with budget holders to achieve accurate forecasts.
• Work closely with the BI team to migrate standard reporting into a BI environment, freeing capacity to add value where possible.
• Support the Reporting and Planning Manager as first‑line business partner, balancing service, efficiency and standardisation.
• Issue accurate and insightful reporting and commentary to the business in a timely manner, ensuring high standard for all required reports.
• Support production of budgets and forecasts for areas of the Group, owning and delivering specific areas of the budget process.
• Provide first‑line support for finance queries regarding results and reports from the business.
• Continuously improve processes, moving reporting to BI solutions and increasing efficiency.
• Ensure accuracy, reliability and timeliness of data and reports, applying quality checks, validation and data governance standards.
• Support ad‑hoc projects, analysis and insight as required.

• Qualified or part‑qualified accountant.
• Advanced Excel skills (Macros/VBA desirable).
• IBM Cognos Analytics skills desirable (or similar reporting systems).
• Good PowerPoint and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop innovative solutions to problems.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills at all business levels, adaptable to audience needs.
• Strong prioritisation skills, balancing short‑term deliverables with long‑term objectives.
• Positive attitude with personal drive to succeed.

• Competitive salary and pension contribution.
• Opportunities for career development across a well‑known brand and apprenticeship programmes.
• Discount of 33 % for you and 15 % for loved ones on all brands.
• Free employee assistance program covering mental health, well‑being, financial and legal support.
• Discount of 50 % for you and 25 % for loved ones at Greene King Inns and hotels.
• Referral bonus up to £1,500 for successful references.
• Wagestream access to wage before payday.
• Retail discounts up to 30 % at Superdrug and exclusive discounts with mobile providers.