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Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, south west london
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Client:
Metroline Manchester
Location:
south west london, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
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Job Description:
About us
Metroline Manchester is a recently formed subsidiary of ComfortDelGro, established in March 2024, operating four franchises and joining the Bee Network in Greater Manchester by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). Metroline, founded in 1989, is the fourth largest bus operator in London, operating about 17% of the city’s scheduled bus services. It has been part of the global transport company ComfortDelGro since 2000, which 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 support the Financial & Commercial Director in forecasting and reporting for the Metroline Manchester bus franchises in Greater Manchester.
The role involves preparing monthly management accounts, analysing variances to budget and forecast, and producing detailed depot packs for four operational units. The manager will lead the forecasting and budgeting processes, adapting existing London processes to Manchester’s operations, and develop a detailed bottom-up approach with finance partners.
Responsibilities
* Lead reforecasting and budgeting processes.
* Build forecasting models for driver costs, engineering headcount, and routine maintenance using a bottom-up methodology.
* Produce group management accounts and depot packs, summarising variances.
* Develop reporting metrics, including financial and non-financial indicators, explaining operational variances.
* Improve reporting and forecasting processes through standardisation and efficiency.
Benefits include:
* Free bus travel for employee + 3 (partner + 2 children OR 3 children)
* Free on-site parking
* Pension contributions
* Benefits Hub access
* 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, working with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
* Proficiency with IT systems, especially finance systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP), and MS Office suite.
* Experience reporting under IFRS.
* Strong Excel modeling skills, capable of handling complex business problems.
* Oracle experience is desirable but not essential.
Hours of Work
Full-time, 38 hours/week, permanent contract. Flexibility required for hours/days, including weekends, based on operational needs.
Application Process
Send a cover letter and CV to the Manchester Talent Acquisition Team, including:
* Your reasons for applying;
* Examples demonstrating your skills;
* Relevant qualifications or experience.
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