Financial Planning Manager (12-18 month FTC)

How you'll help us live our purpose    

We've been helping our members save for their future and buy their own home since 1875. Join us and you'll play a big role in helping us to put home ownership within reach of more people, generation after generation.   

It's a purpose that drives everything we do.  And you can play your part too  -  join us as a Financial Planning Manager  on a 12 month maternity cover contract.

How you'll make a difference 

You'll lead the production and reporting of our Corporate Plan and regular financial forecasts, helping senior decision makers understand the Society's expected financial performance.

You'll co-ordinate the forecasting timetable, maintain accurate planning models, review and challenge assumptions, analyse outputs and produce clear, insightful reporting for working groups, senior management and the Board. You'll also provide financial analysis, drive process improvements and coach junior colleagues.

 What will you bring to the role?

• Strong experience in a similar FP&A role, including producing financial plans and forecasts.
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong commercial understanding of a building society's business model and markets, and how these translate into financial performance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts clearly to non-financial audiences and produce insightful reports
• A strong control mindset, with the ability to maintain accuracy and effective controls through complex, time-pressured processes
• Excellent relationship-building and coordination skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively, reach solutions on complex issues and embrace change

And in return, you'll get the best from us:

• Hybrid working – 2 days per week in the office
• Annual bonus of up to 12%   
• Matched pension contributions up to 10%   
• 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme    
• Colleague Mortgage and Saver products   
• 2 days' volunteering per year   

We'll give you a place to belong with the support to learn, develop and shape a meaningful career.

Why choose us? 

Our business is centred around our people. Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do, as shown by our Inclusive Employers Gold accreditation in 2023 and 2025. We're committed to equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.   

 You'll be joining a truly purpose-focused culture which helped us win the Leading with Purpose award at the 2023 Business Culture Awards. This recognises how we've embedded our purpose with our colleagues, and the actions we've taken to put home ownership within reach of more people, generation after generation.   

Why wait? Apply now   

We'd love to hear from you. But don't wait around - we may close the advert early and we'd hate for you to miss out.  

We're devoted to creating a culture and workplace that is representative of the communities we serve.  If you'd like to work with us but are unsure if you meet the full criteria for a role, please contact the recruiter so we can find out more about your skills and experience. We're committed to supporting you to be at your best - to discuss any reasonable adjustments we could make, please contact us on careers@leedsbuildingsociety.co.uk.  

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