Assistant Finance Manager - Planning and Analysis (Finance)

TL;DR

Assistant Finance Manager (Planning and Analysis): Production of insightful reporting and MI packs for Group Executive Functions with an accent on forecasting and strategic 4-year plans. Focus on scenario modelling, analyzing material exceptions, and driving continuous process improvement.

Location: Hybrid (Edinburgh, UK). Must spend at least two days per week, or 40% of time, at the Edinburgh office.

Salary: £44,901 - £49,890

Company

hirify.global is a major financial institution focused on transforming the future of finance.

What you will do

• Develop insightful reporting and MI packs for Flash, month-end, and planning rounds.
• Produce forecasting and strategic 4-year plans in collaboration with Finance Business Partners.
• Review, investigate, and challenge material exceptions with high-quality commentary.
• Create scenario modelling and analysis to support ad hoc business needs.
• Promote and embed a process improvement culture within the team.
• Maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the organization.

Requirements

• Part-qualified finance professional as a minimum.
• Must be based in or able to commute to the Edinburgh office (hybrid: 2+ days/week).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex information.
• Experience using finance systems and reporting tools.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in the financial services sector is highly preferred.

Nice to have

• Exposure to cost management and reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Excel.
• Self-motivated ability to work independently with strong ownership of deliverables.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
• Annual performance-related bonus and share schemes including free shares.
• 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Comprehensive wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.
• Flexible workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities.