Financial Planning and Reporting Analyst
Function: Finance & Trading. Location: Nottingham/Alfreton/Hybrid. Contract type: Fixed Term Contract until 31 Dec 2026. Salary: £46,524 (potential to rise to £54,735 over 3 years). Closing Date: Friday 8th May 2026.
Responsibilities
* Produce and present rolling monthly sales and margin analysis that highlights drivers, risks and opportunities.
* Coordinate and deliver quarterly sales and margin forecasts, ensuring assumptions are well‑understood, tested and clearly communicated.
* Provide high‑quality financial insight to senior leadership, ensuring decisions are informed by clear, rigorous analysis.
* Support the consolidation of monthly financial results for Executive Team review, ensuring accuracy and clarity of performance narratives.
* Ensure all reporting materials are produced to a consistently high standard, shared with stakeholders on time, and clearly present financial insights.
* Play a leading role in supporting the production of the annual revenue and capital business plan, working closely with finance colleagues and functional leaders.
* Lead and support the development and implementation of financial improvement initiatives across the business.
* Contribute to strengthening FP&A processes, tools and workflows to improve forecasting accuracy, insight and efficiency.
* Deputise for the Financial Planning & Reporting Lead as required.
Benefits
* Hybrid working opportunities, giving you the flexibility to work collaboratively in the office and remotely.
* Annual bonus schemes, long service, and colleague recognition awards.
* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* In-house training, support, and access to external qualifications to maximise your potential.
* One day of paid well‑being leave and free access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
* Generous pension scheme (with us contributing 12% when you contribute 6%).
* Flexible Benefits Scheme allowing you to choose from Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection, Health Cash Plan, Dental Insurance and additional pension contributions.
* Two days of paid volunteering leave.
* Discounts from the Blue Light Card to NHS Discounts.
Qualifications
* Experience in complex financial modelling and scenario analysis.
* Strong financial planning, forecasting and reporting expertise, ideally gained in a complex organisation.
* Experience producing consolidated financial information.
* Ability to provide strategic financial advice to senior stakeholders, including Directors.
* Demonstrated ability to implement financial improvement initiatives.
* Proficiency with MS Office tools, especially Excel.
* A recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW) or equivalent experience.
* Analytical thinker: Able to interpret complex data, identify insights and communicate them clearly.
* Influential communicator: Skilled at presenting financial information in a clear, engaging way for non‑financial audiences.
* Collaborative partner: Builds strong relationships across functions to ensure joined‑up financial outcomes.
* Proactive and organised: Manages deadlines, prioritises effectively and anticipates information needs.
* Continuous improver: Looks for ways to strengthen processes, accuracy and insight.
* Values‑led approach: Works in a way that reflects our authenticity, inclusivity and drive for excellence.
Inclusive Commitment
At NHS Supply Chain, we are committed to building an inclusive environment where difference is not only valued, but celebrated, giving everyone the opportunity to thrive in their career. We encourage all candidates, including those whose experience does not match perfectly with the job advert, to still apply.
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