Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager - Milton Keynes

• About The Role

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  SALARY: From 49,354 pa dependent on experience

  LOCATION: Milton Keynes

  HYBRID WORKING: Our current hybrid working policy requires a minimum of 60% of working time to be based in the Milton Keynes office however flexibility is expected to meet the needs of the business and the role.

  HOURS / CONTRACT TYPE: Full time permanent

  CLOSING DATE: 24/8/26 We reserve the right to close the advert earlier If we receive a high volume of applications.

  Were looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager who will p lay a key part in driving financial performance across the VWFS UK Group, delivering insightful forecasting, planning, reporting, and budget management that supports informed decision-making.

  As a champion of data and continuous improvement, you'll leverage BI tools to streamline processes, enhance performance analysis, and deliver high-quality financial insights that maximise efficiency and focus on value-added activities.

  What youll be doing:

  • You'll lead and challenge cost centre budgeting and expenditure reviews, promoting accountability, efficiency, and value for money.
  • Develop and enhance financial forecasting and planning models, leveraging BI tools to improve accuracy, automation, and decision-making.
  • Provide meaningful analysis and commentary on financial performance and key business metrics, translating data into actionable insights that drive results.
  • Partner with colleagues across Controlling to support strategic planning, forecasting, and financial modelling activities.
  • Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and business performance reviews to support senior leadership decision-making.
  • Act as the data and reporting subject matter expert, ensuring data quality, consistency, and confidence across UK and international stakeholders.
  • Develop and enhance financial forecasting and planning models, leveraging BI tools to improve accuracy, automation, and decision-making
  • Maintain compliance with regulatory and governance requirements, including FCA, ECB, E-OHB, and internal policy standards.

  What youll bring:

  Youll be at least p art-qualified ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent) with experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Management Accounting, or Controlling within a complex corporate environment.

  Youll have a passion for data, process improvement, and delivering high-quality insights. And, be able to turn financial analysis into clear business actions and measurable results.

  Essential experience & skills

  • You're a confident business partner with a track record of challenging and influencing stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership, to support effective decision-making and cost optimisation.
  • Well-organised and process-driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
  • Proactive and solution-focused, demonstrating initiative, sound judgement, and a continuous improvement mindset,with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
  • You have experience working within regulated environments and applying accounting standards, forecasting methodologies, and governance requirements.
  • You'll have proven experience developing and maintaining financial models, forecasts, budgets, and performance reporting, ideally within financial services, automotive finance, or a similarly regulated industry.
  • Strong analytical and commercial acumen, with the ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful insights and recommendations that drive business performance.
  • Advanced data literacy with experience championing data quality, governance, and re