Senior Financial Planning and Regulatory Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead Life Services Finance to shape the future of Funeralcare and Life Services through strong planning, forecasting and performance insight. You’ll partner with senior leaders to turn complex financial data into actionable recommendations while ensuring governance and regulatory compliance. You will drive continuous improvement across finance processes, reporting, and technology adoption. This is a high-impact position with a clear growth trajectory within a mission-driven, member-owned organization.

Pay / Benefits

• annual bonus
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service)
• pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• company car or 6,000 car allowance
• private healthcare
• onsite gym access (Manchester HQ)

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, forecasting and reporting across Life Services to deliver timely performance insight
• Oversee monthly and periodic financial reporting with variance analysis and clear recommendations
• Provide financial challenge and support to senior stakeholders for strategic and investment decisions
• Lead performance analysis to identify risks, opportunities and improvement initiatives
• Develop financial models and scenario planning to support long-term decisions
• Lead accurate and timely regulatory returns, ensuring compliance and strong governance
• Drive continuous improvement in planning/reporting processes, leveraging technology, automation and AI
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing, inclusive finance team across Life Services and Group Finance

Key requirements

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Significant experience in financial planning, reporting and business partnering
• Strong forecasting, budgeting and performance management expertise
• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear insights and recommendations
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences
• Strong stakeholder management, resilience and influencing ability
• Experience leading finance teams in a complex environment
• Good understanding of financial governance, controls and regulatory reporting
• Passion for process improvement and adopting new technologies to enhance outcomes

• Communication
• Influencing and stakeholder management
• Leadership and coaching
• Financial forecasting
• Budgeting
• Performance management

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