Financial planning analyst Work, Jobs in Manchester, Eng (with Salaries)

Group FP&A Analyst - Financial Modelling
Outcomes First Group —Manchester
- Up to £65,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Business development
10d
Resource Planning Analyst
Capquest Debt Recovery Limited —Manchester
- Full-time
- English
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
9d
PMO Data Analyst
Nexperia Germany GmbH —Manchester
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Data analysis skills
- Project management
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
FP&A Analyst
Shoosmiths —Manchester
- Analysis skills
- Accounting
- IT
Business Analyst
OnwardHomes —Manchester
- £54,400 a year
- Call to connect
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
2d
Internal Controls Analyst
AJ Bell —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Time management
- Employee assistance programme
- Gym membership
Quick apply
FP&A Analyst
HyperGrowth Recruitment —Manchester
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Remote
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Fitch Ratings | Business Analyst - Manchester, UK
Fitch Group —Manchester
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- SQL
- Analysis skills
Data Analyst
Beyond —Manchester
- Hybrid work
- SQL
- Project management
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Regulatory Reporting Analyst
DF Capital —Manchester
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
- Gym membership
Quick apply
11d
Asset Intelligence Analyst (Trainee)
West Lancashire Borough Council —Skelmersdale
- £26,403 - £36,363 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Maths
1d
FP&A Analyst
Culina Group —Skelmersdale
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- SQL
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
2d
Operations Analyst
Chemist4U —Skelmersdale
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- SQL
- Python
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Agile Release Engineer
interactive investor —Manchester
- From £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Agile
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Programme Analyst
Bespak —Holmes Chapel
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Life insurance
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Senior Data Analyst
Beyond —Manchester
- Hybrid work
- SQL
- Organisational skills
- Time management
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Salesforce Business Analyst - Knutsford, UK
Capgemini —Manchester
- Hybrid work
- AWS
- Leadership
- Banking
Salesforce Business Analyst - Knutsford, UK
Capgemini Sogeti —Manchester
- Hybrid work
- AWS
- Leadership
- Banking
Regulatory Reporting & Stress Testing Analyst
DF Capital —Manchester
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
- Gym membership
Quick apply
11d
EMEA Principal Benefits Analyst
Waters Corporation —Wilmslow
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Human resources
- Life insurance
11d

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Group FP&A Analyst - Financial Modelling

Outcomes First Group -
Manchester

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Job details

Permanent
Up to £65,000 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Car scheme

Qualifications

Power BI
Microsoft Excel
Financial modelling
ERP systems
Business development
Analysis skills
Continuous improvement
CIMA

Full job description

In 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Job Title: Group FP&A Analyst – Financial Modelling
Location: Manchester
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week | Hybrid (1 - 2 days in the office)
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Please note: UK applicants only | No sponsorship available

About us

Outcomes First Group is the UK’s largest independent provider of specialist education and care. We deliver personalised, research-led support that helps every child thrive.

As a growing organisation, we continue to invest in our people and services to deliver high-quality outcomes across our sites.

About the Role

This role sits within the Group Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function, supporting the development and enhancement of core financial models underpinning long-range planning, strategic decision-making and investment appraisal.

The role will provide high-quality modelling, scenario analysis and insight to support the Group’s 5-year plan, M&A and business development activity, capital allocation decisions, and wider strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will combine strong technical modelling skills with commercial judgement to translate complex assumptions into clear, decision-ready outputs for senior stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

Group Financial Planning & Forecasting

Support the development and maintenance of long-range planning models, including the 5-year plan, budgets and rolling forecasts across multiple regions
Develop integrated financial forecasts aligned to strategic objectives, translating operational and commercial inputs into robust planning outputs
Support consolidation of regional and business forecasts into consistent group-level outputs

Scenario Analysis, Sensitivities & Risk Modelling

Support the development of probability-weighted financial models to assess key risks (e.g. revenue, funding, regulatory and cost pressures)
Translate complex risks into quantified financial impacts using sensitivity and scenario analysis
Produce multi-case models (base, downside, upside) to assess cash flow, liquidity and financial resilience

Financial Modelling & Strategic Decision Support

Build and maintain integrated financial models (P&L, cash flow and balance sheet) to support planning and strategic decision-making
Deliver modelling to support investment decisions, new site growth, pricing changes and M&A activity
Provide ad-hoc modelling and investment appraisal, ensuring outputs are robust, auditable and clearly documented

Business Partnering & Insight

Partner with finance and operational stakeholders to support planning, analysis and decision-making
Evaluate strategic initiatives and investment opportunities through clear financial insight
Monitor performance against plan, identify variances and provide recommendations to improve outcomes
Communicate complex financial information clearly, challenging assumptions and driving continuous improvement

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

Essential

Experience in a commercial finance, FP&A or business partnering role within a fast-paced, multi-entity environment
Advanced Excel and strong financial modelling skills, including building and maintaining integrated models
Experience supporting planning, forecasting, and investment appraisal / strategic decision-making
Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and the ability to interpret data commercially
Confident communicator with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment

Desirable

Experience supporting M&A, business development or complex scenario modelling
Experience with ERP systems, Power BI or similar tools
Professional finance qualification (e.g. CIMA, ACCA) — or working towards

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a growing organisation where you can make a real impact, working closely with senior stakeholders on strategic and high-value initiatives across the Group.

Our divisional brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism, Blenheim Schools, and Momenta Connect.

By joining our central teams, you’ll help shape strategy, provide expert support, and drive continuous improvement across a growing organisation renowned for quality, impact, and innovation. We value collaboration, professionalism, and creativity, offering the opportunity to influence change at scale while staying true to our core values of care, aspiration, and inclusion.

Benefits

Life Assurance
Pension scheme with flexible contribution options
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental and physical health support
Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Flexible benefits via Vista (Cycle to Work, Electric Car Scheme, discounts, critical illness cover, and more)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS check.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of suitable applications is received. Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or costs incurred due to delays or changes in compliance processes. All stages are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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