Financial Planning Analyst

About us

Our purpose is simple: to save lives  hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue.

We’re looking for a Financial Planning Analyst to join our Financial Planning and Analysis Team (FP&A). The Financial Planning Analyst supports the RNLI through providing accurate financial analysis, reporting and insight that helps the RNLI make informed decisions, use donors' money effectively and plan confidently for the future.

The role will work closely with the Senior FP&A Analyst, FP&A Manager and Finance Business Partners, to maintain the integrity of financial models, planning processes and management information used to support organisational decision-making.

• Salary £35,853 to £42,181 (dependent on experience)
• Flexible working
• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Competitive pension scheme (employer contributions of up to 10% of basic salary)
• Life assurance
• Health cashplan option

As a Financial Planning Analyst, you will be tasked with focus on the following areas:

• Support the preparation and coordination of monthly reporting, forecasts, budgets and longer-term planning activities.
• Maintain, update and validate financial models, planning tools and reporting outputs to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Support the production of ad hoc analysis and management information that helps explain financial performance, trends, risks and opportunities.
• Assist with the consolidation, reconciliation and quality assurance of financial data used in reporting and planning processes.
• Support the delivery of change and transformation initiatives, including the implementation of new planning, forecasting and reporting technologies.
• Maintain appropriate financial controls, documentation and governance standards within FP&A activities.

You’ll be a collaborative team player who is adaptable, enjoys working accurately with a high attention to detail. To be considered for the role you will need:

• Excellent level of numeracy and analytical capability.(GCSEgrade5& above or the O Level equivalent for both Maths and English)
• Experience analysing and interpreting financial or operational data.
• Strong Excel skills(Power Query, XLOOKUPs, Pivots, etc) and confidence working with large volumes of information using data cubes.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly to both finance and non-finance colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and follow process notes accurately.