Financial Planning, Analysis and Group Reporting Lead

Financial Planning, Analysis and Group Reporting Lead

Location: Hybrid Working- Preferably Uxbridge but the role can be from any of the national office with regular travel to Uxbridge.
Department: Finance
Salary: Starting at £70,000 pa – 9-12 month FTC
Hours: 36

Financial Planning, Analysis and Group Reporting Lead – 9-12 months FTC

Are you a dynamic and tech-savvy finance professional with a strong background in financial planning, analysis, and reporting?

We are seeking a talented Financial Planning, Analysis and Group Reporting Lead to join LHC Procurement Group (LHCPG). As the UK’s leading procurement and construction framework provider, LHCPG delivers high-quality procurement solutions with a commitment to improving lives and places through our community impact and public sector engagement.

What you will be doing:

FP&A Systems Integration: Lead the integration and optimisation of FP&A systems, enhancing financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes.
Automation Initiatives: Leverage advanced technology tools and systems thinking to automate manual processes and increase efficiency in budgeting and financial analysis.
Collaboration: Work cross-functionally to provide actionable insights to support key decision-makers across the organisation.
Data Analytics: Utilise platforms like Power BI, SQL, and Python to analyse financial performance, create dashboards, and deliver data-driven recommendations.
Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvements in FP&A processes, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
Technology Adoption: Lead the adoption of advanced technologies like AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics to enhance forecasting accuracy.
Financial Reporting & Insights: Provide senior leadership with high-quality reports and presentations, driving strategic decision-making.
Budgeting & Forecasting: Support budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and monthly reporting tasks.
ERP Integration: Partner with IT teams to ensure seamless data integration across financial systems and other business functions.
What you need:

Essential:

Strong background in FP&A with expertise in financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting.
Proven ability to apply systems thinking and drive technology adoption in financial functions.
Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL, Python).
Proficient in financial systems and ERPs (e.g., Business Central, Sage, D365).
Familiarity with automation technologies (RPA, ML) to streamline financial processes.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and implement technological solutions to improve processes.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to work effectively with both finance and tech teams.
Desirable:

Experience with automation in P2P, O2C, ProCard expense claims, and finance ERP system implementations.
Experience working with senior leadership, providing insights in clear and impactful reports.
What you get

Salary at £70,000 pa
Highly attractive pension scheme (22.8% employer contribution rate).
Wellbeing allowance of £300 pa paid in monthly instalments (Taxable)
34 days holiday plus bank holidays
36-hour work week with hybrid working arrangement (3 days in office and 2 days remote)
Birthday Leave
1.5 days for personal volunteering and Additional Team volunteering opportunities
Opportunities for training and development with £1000 pa of individual training budget.
Cycle to work scheme and employee discounts.
Employee Assistance Programme
Please note that we reserve the right to close this job posting before the application deadline if a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

LHCPG are recruiting for a Financial Planning, Analysis and Group Reporting Lead on an FTC
LHC Procurement Group (LHCPG) is the UK’s pioneering procurement framework provider, with over 56 years of experience in procurement and construction. Formerly part of the London Borough of Hillingdon, LHCPG became an independent, not-for-profit company in April 2023.

Recognised with the Gold Standard by Constructing Excellence, LHCPG offers fully regionalised framework solutions nationwide, tailored to local needs. Its mission is to enhance lives and places through quality procurement.

Key Focus Areas:

Operations & Products: Delivers technical and procurement services that help public sector clients and contractors deliver quality, cost-effective projects through five Regional Business Units and a central Centre of Excellence.
Community Impact: Reinvests surpluses into community initiatives via a Community Benefit Fund to maximise social value.
People & Culture: Prioritises staff development, wellbeing, and recognition to foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
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