Senior Financial Planning and Regulatory Manager

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Senior Financial Planning and Regulatory Manager to join our Life Services Finance team and help us shape the future of Funeralcare and Life Services through high-quality financial planning, reporting and performance insight.

What You Will Do

Lead financial planning, forecasting and reporting activities across Life Services, oversee the delivery of monthly and periodic financial reporting, provide financial challenge and support to senior stakeholders, lead performance analysis, develop financial models and scenario planning, lead the accurate and timely submission of regulatory returns, drive continuous improvement across financial planning and reporting processes, and lead, coach and develop a high-performing team.

Why It Might Be a Fit

As Senior Financial Planning and Regulatory Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of Co-op Life Services, helping leaders make informed decisions through financial insight, planning and performance management, and influencing how finance operates across the businesses.

Requirements

• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) alongside significant experience in financial planning, reporting and business partnering and significant post qualification relevant experience
• Strong financial forecasting, budgeting and performance management expertise, with the ability to influence decisions at senior leadership level
• The ability to turn complex financial information into clear, meaningful insight and recommendations
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to tell a compelling performance story to a range of audiences through visual presentation and verbal delivery
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience building effective relationships across multiple teams and functions, demonstrating strong resilience and influencing skills
• Experience leading, coaching and developing finance teams in a complex business environment
• A good understanding of financial governance, controls and regulatory reporting requirements
• A passion for improving how finance operates, with experience leading process improvements and embracing new technologies to deliver better outcomes

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Company car or £6,000 car allowance
• Private healthcare
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym
• 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands
• Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
• 24/7 colleague support service
• Training and support for your development and career progression
• Cycle-to-work scheme

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