Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

3 months ago

Chester, United Kingdom Specialist Motor Finance Limited Full time

Established in 2014, Specialist Motor Finance have built up a reputation for providing a strong product range, offering quick decisions through the application process and a collaborative approach to working with our customers throughout the life of their agreement.


Summary of the role:

  • Management of Management Accountant and Finance Analyst
  • Responsible for pro-active cost management and P&L reporting.
  • Responsible for forecasting, budgeting and introducer profitability analysis.
  • Working collaboratively in the Finance team to challenge how things are done, improve processes and deliver automation where possible.
  • Support the Finance Manager where necessary.


Your key responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the preparation of Month End reporting, working collaboratively with Financial Accountant, Credit Risk and MI.
  • Responsible for managing costs and working closely with the business departments to ensure adherence to the budget / forecast through monthly reviews.
  • Working closely with the Financial Accountant to ensure payments to third parties align with the cost management and PO process.
  • Responsible for the annual budget and quarterly forecast process, maintaining the models, inputs and assumptions.
  • Responsible for introducer profitability analysis, working closely with Risk and Operations to understand the key drivers and monitoring outcomes.
  • Support the Finance Manager and Financial Accountant with the external audit process and arising queries.
  • Challenge existing processes and look to automate processes to improve control and drive efficiency.


Candidate Requirements

Systems knowledge: Knowledge of PanCredit, CODA, Sage Intacct and SAS would be advantageous.

Skills: Collaborative, Good Communicator, Strong Excel Skills

Attitude: Positive, proactive and a change advocate looking to improve the way things are done. Looking to add value and willing to develop and progress.


Training and Education

  • Experienced and Qualified CIMA, ACA or ACCA.
  • Ideally, Experience of Financial Services


The benefits of working at SMF:

  • Pension scheme up to 8% employer contribution
  • 26 days annual leave + 8 days bank holidays
  • Employee referral programme
  • Perks at Work
  • Above and Beyond awards
  • Income protection scheme
  • Employee of the Year
  • Long Service awards
  • Life assurance
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Paid volunteer days
  • Purchase additional annual leave.
  • Social events


The successful candidate will be required at all times to act within the standards expected within

Consumer Duty and comply with The Conduct Rules which set the minimum standard of individual

behaviour expected when carrying out a role at Specialist Motor Finance.

These rules include:

  • You must act with integrity.
  • You must act with due skill, care and diligence.
  • You must be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators.
  • You must pay due regards to the interests of customers and treat them fairly.
  • You must observe proper standards of market conduct.
  • You must act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers.


Interested? Apply today to find out more

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