FP&A Accountant

Salary £50k We are seeking a detail-oriented individual with excellent analytical skills to join our high-performing Commercial Finance team. This role will play a critical role in the delivery of Stagecoach budgeting and reforecasting cycles, setting the expectations for stakeholders and creating insightful analysis to support the Exec Committee in decision-making. Principal Accountabilities Manage the end-to-end budget and reforecasting process across Stagecoach business units, ensuring colleagues deliver to clearly defined deadlines. Prepare & maintain budget templates, updating and refining requirements based on business needs. Produce company-wide planning assumptions based on internal and external market factors. Support the Head of FP&A, Commercial Finance Director and CFO on bespoke analysis and scenario planning. Translate latest projections into the long-term financial model for sharing with Stagecoach owners. Work closely with our Accounting and Group Finance colleagues to ensure accurate reporting and reconciliation of financial data. Any other reasonable tasks as required. Person Requirements – Qualifications, Experience & Competencies Proactive, results-oriented individual who is always looking to find solutions to problems as they arise. Ability to multi-task and balance long-term planning with day-to-day deliverables. Previous experience within an FP&A function or extensive hands-on experience of budgeting & forecasting. Experience of working with large datasets in Excel and summarising findings for non-Finance colleagues. Proven ability to work to deadlines and influence others to do the same. In-depth understanding of Microsoft Excel and proven ability to maintain and adapt existing models. Excellent analytical skills Ability to communicate technical concepts and analysis outputs clearly and precisely both in writing and verbally. Ability to learn new technical concepts rapidly. Desirable Skills/Qualifications: Degree or vocational experience in Accounting, Finance or related discipline. Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent) Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age. Location: Stagecoach Shared Service Centre One Exchange, 20 Railway Road Stockport SK1 3SW Welcome to Stagecoach, the UK #1 bus company. If you’re ready to join our team, simply fill out an application via a PC or mobile device, and a member of our Recruitment team will be in touch to inform you of next steps. Every day we help millions of passengers get to the people and places that matter to them, connecting the communities we are proud to serve. Founded in 1980, Stagecoach has established itself as the UK largest transport operator, with services connecting more than 100 major towns and cities in England, Scotland, and Wales. We work with our partners to deliver a greener, smarter, safer, healthier, and fairer country. Providing extensive expertise in commercial and contracted markets, we assist national and regional government to deliver on ambitious plans for their citizens, communities, and local economy. Our team of 26,000 employees are proud to serve our customers and be an integral part of their local communities.