Chetwood Bank
Financial Analysis Manager

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Financial Analysis Manager
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Manchester
Reporting To: Robert Sharkey
Compensation: £45,000 - £50,000 / month
Description
The Financial Analysis Manager will play a key role in shaping the financial strategy and ensuring alignment with the bank's overall business objectives. This includes the development, implementation, and management of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Rolling Operating Plan (ROP), and quarterly forecasts, covering all aspects of the bank’s financial performance, including revenue forecasting, expense management, and capital planning. The Financial Analysis Manager will provide insightful analysis and actionable recommendations to senior leadership to drive informed decision-making and support the bank’s growth objectives.
Chetwood is a flexible, fast-paced and exciting place to work - this role will also be involved in a variety of projects across the business. The role offers the ability to shape your career in a growing bank with regular exposure to Board-level and senior management.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation and management of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Rolling Operating Plan (ROP) to ensure accurate forecasting and alignment with strategic goals.
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, profitability analysis, and trend forecasting, to provide insights into business performance.
- Develop and maintain financial models to support long-term planning, scenario analysis, and decision-making.
- Collaborate closely with Credit Risk and Commercial to gather data, validate assumptions, and provide financial guidance.
- Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior management and the board, highlighting key trends and areas of concern.
- Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics, providing recommendations for improvement.
- Support the budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.
- Lead the financial evaluation of new business initiatives, products, and projects, including cost-benefit analysis and ROI assessment.
- Oversee the implementation and enhancement of financial planning tools and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal financial policies.
- Develop strong expertise in Anaplan, including model design, data integration, scenario modelling across secured revenue and retail deposits, and performance optimisation.
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- Degree in Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Qualified, part-qualified, or willing to study towards a professional qualification (e.g., CFA, CIMA, ACA).
- Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably within the banking or financial services industry.
- Experience in a digital banking environment is a strong plus.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex financial modelling, data analysis, and scenario planning.
- Strong working knowledge of financial planning tools and ERP systems is desirable (e.g., Anaplan, SAP, Oracle).
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is desirable.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure, often to very tight timescales.
Job Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday PLUS your BIRTHDAY off
- Pension contribution with Royal London
- Life Assurance
- Private medical, dental and optical health insurance with AXA
- Hybrid working
- Free breakfast available
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