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Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, Milton Keynes
Client: Metroline Manchester
Location: Milton Keynes
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 3
Posted: 04.06.2025
Expiry Date: 19.07.2025
Job Description:
About us
Metroline Manchester is a recently formed subsidiary of ComfortDelGro. In March 2024, we were awarded contracts to operate four franchises and join the Bee Network in Greater Manchester by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). Metroline was formed in 1989, is the fourth largest bus operator in London, running about 17 percent of the city’s scheduled bus services. It has been part of the largest private land transport company, ComfortDelGro, since 2000. Here at Metroline, we are 6,000 colleagues strong across the UK, helping carry over one million customers daily. ComfortDelGro operates in 12 countries with a fleet of over 40,000 vehicles and more than 22,000 colleagues.
Job Summary
The Finance Planning and Analysis Manager will assist the Financial & Commercial Director in forecasting and reporting the results of the Metroline Manchester bus franchises in Greater Manchester.
The role involves monthly management accounts preparation, analyzing variances to budget and forecast, and producing detailed depot packs for four operational business units. The role will also lead the forecasting and budgeting process, building on existing processes in London and tailoring them for Manchester. Working with finance business partners, the FP&A manager will develop a detailed bottom-up approach to forecasting and budgeting all aspects of the franchise operation.
Responsibilities
* Establish and lead reforecasting and budgeting processes.
* Construct and operate forecasting models for key components such as driver costs, engineering headcount, and routine maintenance using a bottom-up methodology.
* Produce group monthly management accounts and depot packs, summarizing variances.
* Develop company reporting including financial and non-financial metrics, explaining variances.
* Drive continuous improvement in reporting and forecasting processes, standardizing where possible.
Benefits
* Free bus travel for yourself and 3 companions (or 3 children)
* Free on-site parking
* Pension scheme contributions
* Benefits hub
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Free uniform
Qualifications & Experience
* Qualified accountant (ACA/ACMA/ACCA) with at least 5 years PQE.
* Experience in forecasting and reporting within a matrix structure, with ability to work with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
* Skilled in IT systems, particularly finance systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP), and proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook.
* Experience reporting under IFRS.
* Strong Excel skills with the ability to model complex business problems.
* Experience with Oracle is desirable but not essential.
Hours of Work
Full-time, 38 hours per week – permanent contract. Flexibility required for hours/days worked, including weekends, based on operational needs.
To apply
Please email a covering letter and CV to the Manchester Talent Acquisition Team. Your application should include:
* The reasons for your interest in the role;
* Examples of how you meet the skills;
* Relevant qualifications or experience.
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