Financial Planning, Analysis and Group Reporting Lead

Financial Planning, Analysis and Group Reporting Lead

Financial Planning, Analysis and Group Reporting Lead - 9-12 months FTC

Are you a dynamic and tech-savvy finance professional with a strong background in financial planning, analysis, and reporting?

We are seeking a talented Financial Planning, Analysis and Group Reporting Lead to join LHC Procurement Group (LHCPG). As the UK's leading procurement and construction framework provider, LHCPG delivers high-quality procurement solutions with a commitment to improving lives and places through our community impact and public sector engagement.

What you will be doing:

• FP&A Systems Integration: Lead the integration and optimisation of FP&A systems, enhancing financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Automation Initiatives: Leverage advanced technology tools and systems thinking to automate manual processes and increase efficiency in budgeting and financial analysis.
• Collaboration: Work cross-functionally to provide actionable insights to support key decision-makers across the organisation.
• Data Analytics: Utilise platforms like Power BI, SQL, and Python to analyse financial performance, create dashboards, and deliver data-driven recommendations.
• Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvements in FP&A processes, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Technology Adoption: Lead the adoption of advanced technologies like AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics to enhance forecasting accuracy.
• Financial Reporting & Insights: Provide senior leadership with high-quality reports and presentations, driving strategic decision-making.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Support budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and monthly reporting tasks.
• ERP Integration: Partner with IT teams to ensure seamless data integration across financial systems and other business functions.

What you need:

Essential:

• Strong background in FP&A with expertise in financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proven ability to apply systems thinking and drive technology adoption in financial functions.
• Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL, Python).
• Proficient in financial systems and ERPs (e.g., Business Central, Sage, D365).
• Familiarity with automation technologies (RPA, ML) to streamline financial processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and implement technological solutions to improve processes.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to work effectively with both finance and tech teams.

Desirable:

• Experience with automation in P2P, O2C, ProCard expense claims, and finance ERP system implementations.
• Experience working with senior leadership, providing insights in clear and impactful reports.

What you get:

• Salary starting at £70,000 pa dependant on experience.
• Defined Benefit Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Wellbeing allowance of £300 pa paid in monthly instalments (Taxable).
• 34 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• 36-hour work week with hybrid working arrangement (3 days in office and 2 days remote).
• Birthday Leave.
• 1.5 days for personal volunteering and Additional Team volunteering opportunities.
• Opportunities for training and development with £1000 pa of individual training budget.
• Cycle to work scheme and employee discounts.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this job posting before the application deadline if a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.