Planning and Reporting Manager (Finance)

TL;DR

Planning and Reporting Manager (Finance): Managing Group financial performance reporting and strategic analysis with an accent on Board-level commentary and stakeholder engagement. Focus on translating complex financial detail into decision-oriented insights linked to operational drivers and ensuring data integrity across management accounts.

Location: Hybrid working model in Liverpool, UK

Company

hirify.global is the team behind the digital retailer Very, focused on helping families get more out of life.

What you will do

• Lead the preparation of Group financial performance packs with insightful analysis and commentary.
• Coordinate Group Consolidated Monthly Management Accounts and manage month-end close cycles.
• Author performance narratives for the CFO's reporting to the Board and develop shareholder-facing reports.
• Review and consolidate outputs from analysts across the business to provide operational insights.
• Deliver detailed variance analysis across actuals, forecasts, and plans for executive review.
• Ensure strict data integrity and consistency between planning outputs and supporting models.

Requirements

• High capability in variance analysis and the ability to explain numbers to non-technical audiences.
• Proven experience producing reporting materials for Senior leaders, Executives, or the Board.
• Ability to own end-to-end reporting and performance views in fast-moving environments.
• Strong judgment and the ability to remain resilient under tight deadlines.
• Requirement to undergo credit, CIFAS, Right to Work, and potentially DBS checks.
• Experience in FP&A, Group Reporting, or Corporate Finance is desirable.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible, hybrid working model.
• £1,000 flexible benefits allowance to suit individual needs.
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Bonus potential based on performance and business results.
• Matched pension up to 6% and up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning for professional development.

Hiring process

• First stage: An informal 30-45 minute video call with the hiring team to discuss skills and experience.
• Second stage: A one-hour formal task-based interview covering competency and technical questions.