Senior Financial Planning Manager

The Very Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic retail company based in Liverpool is seeking a Mid-Senior Finance professional to lead Group Planning processes. You'll oversee a team, manage complex financial forecasting, and engage with stakeholders to deliver insightful reporting. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with a proven track record in FP&A and financial modeling, and has experience with tools like Hyperion and Oracle EPM. This role offers a flexible working model and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid working model

£6,500 flexible benefits allowance

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Bonus potential

Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

Matched pension up to 6%

Qualifications

• More than 3 years post-qualified experience and a proven track record of delivering change.
• Experience managing complex financial processes.
• Ability to develop highly productive stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of all Group Planning Processes.
• Work with and deliver analysis for Board decision-making.
• Define and manage Group planning and forecasting processes to deadlines.

Skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

FP&A experience

Analytical aptitude

Financial modeling

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

Hyperion

Oracle EPM

Excel

Job description

About Us

We are The Very Group and we help families get more out of life. We combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help customers say yes to the things they love. We are passionate about helping our people grow careers with purpose, belonging and wellbeing.

About The Team

The role sits within the Group Planning, Analysis & Reporting Finance Team, a pivotal team within the Finance Community of The Very Group. We provide insightful and consistent management reporting that influences strategic thinking and drives budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long‑range plans. We develop close relationships with all finance teams and wider business groups and require an engaging individual who embraces challenge, communicates effectively, and seeks better ways to achieve team goals.

About The Role

The role requires ownership of all Group Planning processes and delivery of accurate, timely forecasts to support Executive and Board decision‑making. You will manage a team of three individuals, react quickly to priority changes, and communicate high‑quality information to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership of all Group Planning Processes
• Work with, challenge, and deliver analysis for Board decision‑making
• Define, communicate, and manage Group planning and forecasting processes to deadlines, ensuring accuracy and alignment with governance
• Use judgement to assess information quality and focus on critical matters, acting as trusted partner to the function
• Drive continuous improvement and identify efficiencies in forecasting and ways of working
• Develop and enhance planning tools
• Explore improvement of existing planning tools and propose solutions using Hyperion and Excel
• Work cross‑functionally to develop a roadmap for migrating to an Oracle EPM solution

About You

• A qualified accountant with more than 3 years post‑qualified experience and a proven track record of delivering change
• Demonstrable organisational skills and experience in managing complex financial processes
• FP&A experience and comfort working with financial models
• A driven leader who can develop highly productive stakeholder relationships
• A strong team player with low ego who works effectively cross‑functionally
• Commercially focused with attention to accounting detail and end‑to‑end value
• Proven successes in developing insightful reporting and analysis for Executive/Board level decision‑making
• Technical aptitude for analytical work, preferably with Hyperion/Oracle EPM experience
• Sound understanding of all primary financial statements

Some of Our Benefits

• Flexible, hybrid working model
• Inclusive culture and environment – see our Glassdoor reviews
• £6,500 flexible benefits allowance
• 30 days holiday + bank holidays
• LinkedIn Learning access
• Bonus potential (performance and business related)
• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
• Matched pension up to 6%
• More benefits available on our career site

How To Apply

The talent acquisition team will manage this vacancy directly. If successful you will undergo credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and possibly a DBS check. If your application progresses, please disclose any required information – including unspent criminal convictions – prior to these checks.

What Happens Next

Our talent acquisition team will contact you if you are successful. We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you and answer questions. The interview process is tailored to each role and can be in‑person or remote.

Two‑stage interview process:

• 1st stage – informal 30‑45 minute video call to discuss your skills and experience.
• 2nd stage – one‑hour formal, task‑based interview, held in‑person at our Liverpool office.

We are an inclusive employer. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments. For more information about our interview process, you can find out here.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities to participate in the application and interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other employment benefits. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Finance

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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