Finance Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis
Finance Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis
Apply locations Darlington time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR1785 We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager (FP&A) to join the Finance team on a fixed term basis for a period of 18 months, based in the Darlington office (hybrid working arrangement). Who we are Railpen is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of around £34 billion in assets and the administration of several pension schemes, including the Railways Pension Scheme, one of the UK's largest and longest established pension funds. Our heritage of looking after the pension needs of the rail industry and its employees gives us our name and our unique outlook on how we serve our members. Railpen takes a holistic view, focusing on how we serve members today and how we can positively impact the communities and the world they will retire into. To learn more about Railpen including our values, culture and purpose, visit our LinkedIn Life page
here . The role Within this role, you will be accountable for managing the delivery of the planning, reporting and analysis activities within FP&A, with a specific focus on the reporting element and providing support to business areas. You will be responsible for the engagement with the Finance Business Partners (FBPs) and the Business to ensure the delivery of insightful management and strategic reporting. Key to delivery in this role will be co-ordinating financial planning processes and their production, ensuring financial rigour and the meeting of stakeholder requirements by ensuring that reporting principles and governance are adhered to. You will drive the delivery of an agenda of continuous improvement both in terms of quality and efficiency, across FP&A processes and systems, and facilitate automation where feasible. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. The person The successful candidate will have experience within FP&A and is competent in delivering budgeting and forecasting accurately across Finance. You will have a good understanding and knowledge of planning and performance processes, including annual budget, periodic forecast, and business reviews. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential to enable you to effectively produce relevant reports and analysis within FP&A. Being a part or fully qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) would be a distinct advantage, however this isn’t essential. To succeed in this role, you will be comfortable in building effective relationships and communicating to a variety of stakeholders including FBPs and Senior Leaders within Railpen. You will be analytical in your approach to allow you to effectively identify and resolve potential discrepancies. Organisation skills and the ability to demonstrate effective time management to ensure delivery to agreed timescales is key. We are looking for an individual who can take ownership of tasks, who’s keen to role model a positive can-do attitude and high standards in delivery and encourage a continuous improvement mindset. Our values of integrity, community and alignment are the guiding principles that influence our behaviour. They help us make decisions and shape our relationships with others. They’re what we stand for. You will actively demonstrate our values, helping to create a safe environment, to place the needs of the community above oneself and, through a culture of ‘fair challenge’, align to the best interests of our members. What we can offer you Rewarding you A competitive salary 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays We provide a Defined Contribution pension scheme Colleague referral scheme Health & Wellbeing Employee assistance programme Health cash plan Eye care vouchers Flu vaccination Lifestyle Give as you earn scheme Paid volunteering days Next Steps Please apply for the apply button or visit Careers Page by 5pm on Thursday 6th February 2025. Railpen is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment, we value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life. About Us
At Railpen we know that it’s the talent of our people that makes us good at what we do and enables us to continue to achieve our mission to pay members’ pensions securely, affordably and sustainably. The unique nature of Railpen offers our people a wide variety of interesting opportunities for innovation, thought leadership and personal development. We encourage people to challenge, explore unconventional ideas and give each other the space to learn from our mistakes. We take time to listen to each other’s ideas and understand what we each do, and what we need from each other to help us be at our best. Railpen is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment, we value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life.
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Apply locations Darlington time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR1785 We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager (FP&A) to join the Finance team on a fixed term basis for a period of 18 months, based in the Darlington office (hybrid working arrangement). Who we are Railpen is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of around £34 billion in assets and the administration of several pension schemes, including the Railways Pension Scheme, one of the UK's largest and longest established pension funds. Our heritage of looking after the pension needs of the rail industry and its employees gives us our name and our unique outlook on how we serve our members. Railpen takes a holistic view, focusing on how we serve members today and how we can positively impact the communities and the world they will retire into. To learn more about Railpen including our values, culture and purpose, visit our LinkedIn Life page
here . The role Within this role, you will be accountable for managing the delivery of the planning, reporting and analysis activities within FP&A, with a specific focus on the reporting element and providing support to business areas. You will be responsible for the engagement with the Finance Business Partners (FBPs) and the Business to ensure the delivery of insightful management and strategic reporting. Key to delivery in this role will be co-ordinating financial planning processes and their production, ensuring financial rigour and the meeting of stakeholder requirements by ensuring that reporting principles and governance are adhered to. You will drive the delivery of an agenda of continuous improvement both in terms of quality and efficiency, across FP&A processes and systems, and facilitate automation where feasible. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. The person The successful candidate will have experience within FP&A and is competent in delivering budgeting and forecasting accurately across Finance. You will have a good understanding and knowledge of planning and performance processes, including annual budget, periodic forecast, and business reviews. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential to enable you to effectively produce relevant reports and analysis within FP&A. Being a part or fully qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) would be a distinct advantage, however this isn’t essential. To succeed in this role, you will be comfortable in building effective relationships and communicating to a variety of stakeholders including FBPs and Senior Leaders within Railpen. You will be analytical in your approach to allow you to effectively identify and resolve potential discrepancies. Organisation skills and the ability to demonstrate effective time management to ensure delivery to agreed timescales is key. We are looking for an individual who can take ownership of tasks, who’s keen to role model a positive can-do attitude and high standards in delivery and encourage a continuous improvement mindset. Our values of integrity, community and alignment are the guiding principles that influence our behaviour. They help us make decisions and shape our relationships with others. They’re what we stand for. You will actively demonstrate our values, helping to create a safe environment, to place the needs of the community above oneself and, through a culture of ‘fair challenge’, align to the best interests of our members. What we can offer you Rewarding you A competitive salary 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays We provide a Defined Contribution pension scheme Colleague referral scheme Health & Wellbeing Employee assistance programme Health cash plan Eye care vouchers Flu vaccination Lifestyle Give as you earn scheme Paid volunteering days Next Steps Please apply for the apply button or visit Careers Page by 5pm on Thursday 6th February 2025. Railpen is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment, we value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life. About Us
At Railpen we know that it’s the talent of our people that makes us good at what we do and enables us to continue to achieve our mission to pay members’ pensions securely, affordably and sustainably. The unique nature of Railpen offers our people a wide variety of interesting opportunities for innovation, thought leadership and personal development. We encourage people to challenge, explore unconventional ideas and give each other the space to learn from our mistakes. We take time to listen to each other’s ideas and understand what we each do, and what we need from each other to help us be at our best. Railpen is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment, we value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life.
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