Financial Planning and Analysis Accountant - Preston At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we don't discriminate based on any protected attribute. In fact, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you! More about your role As a Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant, you'll play a key role in supporting major development and investment decisions across the business. Working closely with senior finance leaders and a wide range of stakeholders, you'll provide clear, insightful financial analysis that helps shape projects from early appraisal through to delivery. You'll develop and maintain financial models, assess the financial impact of investment and development activity, and clearly explain performance, risks and opportunities. This is a commercially focused role where your analysis will directly influence decision-making, cash flow planning and long-term business outcomes. This is a full time, permanent role is based in Preston and you will be required to be on site 2 days a week. For more information download a copy of the job description. Essential Criteria You will possess a Finance Qualification (Part Qualified or Qualified CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) Strong Excel skills with the ability to build and maintain financial models A track record of working with large data sets Experience of working within a matrix management structure More about you As our Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant you will be responsible for providing commercial insight and professional financial support to senior stakeholders across development and investment projects. You'll be confident working with a wide range of teams, able to challenge assumptions constructively and explain financial outcomes in a clear, accessible way. You'll enjoy working in a collaborative environment, take pride in producing accurate and timely analysis, and be motivated by seeing your work influence real business decisions. At Places for People we are committed to a safe working environment so a basic DBS check is mandatory. Benefits We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: Competitive salary with regular annual review Pension with matched contributions up to 7% Bonus scheme for colleagues 35 days holiday (including bank holiday) with option to buy or sell days Healthcare cashback plan for everyday medical costs - up to 500 savings per year Access to wellbeing support such as counselling and flu jabs Private GP and health support services available Access to a rewards platform with retail and lifestyle discounts Savings on groceries, travel, shopping and home products Ongoing training and development opportunities Access to professional qualifications and career progression Internal development programmes and learning support Recognition schemes such as Star Awards and Colleagues Awards Strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and colleague engagement Free membership to Places Gyms Safeguarding At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities