Financial Planning and Reporting Manager 3 Month Contract / Inside IR35 About the Role Our prestigious retail client is seeking a highly experienced Financial Planning and Reporting Manager to join there team during a critical budgeting period. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to make an immediate impact in a fast-paced, complex retail environment. As Financial Planning and Reporting Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in our financial planning and reporting operations, working closely with Finance Business Partners and providing oversight to our team of analysts during our busy budgeting cycle. Key Responsibilities Lead financial planning and reporting activities during our intensive budgeting period Provide high-level review and oversight of monthly reporting cycles Work collaboratively with Finance Business Partners across the organisation Manage and mentor finance analysts, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery Dive deep into financial data using advanced Excel skills to ensure robust analysis Communicate financial insights effectively to stakeholders at all levels Support complex, multisite business operations with strategic financial guidance Essential Requirements Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Extensive budgeting experience - this is critical for the role Proven track record in financial planning and financial reporting Advanced Excel skills with the ability to work with complex datasets and modelling Experience working in a complex, multisite business environment Strong leadership capabilities with experience overseeing finance teams Excellent communication skills - comfortable presenting to and influencing senior stakeholders What We're Looking For We need someone who can hit the ground running - a detail-oriented finance professional who's equally comfortable diving into spreadsheets and communicating insights to the wider business. You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy working in dynamic environments, can manage competing priorities during busy periods, and have the gravitas to work effectively with Finance Business Partners and senior leadership. If this sounds like you, please get in touch asap at Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.