Financial Planning and Analysis Systems Manager (FTC)

Financial Planning and Analysis Systems Manager (FTC) Comic Relief

Employment Type: Contract, 6-month Fixed Term

Location: Hybrid London, City of, UK - 2 days a week in our London Office

Team: Finance

Seniority: Mid-level

• Closing: 10:55am, 16th May 2025 BST

Perks and Benefits

Work from home option

Life Insurance

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Paid emergency leave

Sabbatical opportunities

Mentoring/coaching

Payroll giving

Salary sacrifice

Team social events

Extracurricular clubs

Cycle to work scheme

Free fruit

Candidate Happiness

8.57 (10149)

Job Description

This role is offered on a hybrid basis, allowing you to work from home three days a week.

Comic Relief reserves the right to close the role early if a large number of applications are received.

Purpose of the role:

The purpose of this role is to support the Head of Finance and the Financial Planning and Analysis team in our journey towards a best-in-class reporting and modelling platform, aiming for a self-service platform in Workday Adaptive. The FP&A Systems Manager is an expert user capable of configuring and maintaining the modelling solution, skilled in data mapping and coding, and able to develop user reporting templates, deliver super-user and end-user training, and create comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures manuals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce BAU monthly and Board reporting packs from Workday Adaptive
• Support the Head of Finance and Finance Business Partners with financial modelling and scenario planning, ensuring models are robust and accurate
• Review and improve coding and data mapping to enhance reporting functions
• Assist in planning and creating a roadmap for a self-service end-user delivery
• Participate actively in team events and solution finding
• Develop user-friendly templates in Workday Adaptive for end-users in collaboration with Finance Business Partners
• Support and train Finance Business Partners and stakeholders on Workday Adaptive
• Act as interim Domain Administrator for Workday Adaptive and train the incoming FP&A Lead
• Liaise with the Finance Systems Lead on system maintenance and upgrades
• Handle Workday Adaptive queries and ad hoc data requests

Person Specification:

• Expert super-user on Workday Adaptive Insight
• Fully qualified accountant with relevant post-qualification experience and a strong understanding of financial processes and systems
• Knowledge of Charities SORP, statutory accounting regulations, VAT (including exempt, partial exemption, and reverse charges), PAYE, and other payroll taxes, and Gift Aid
• Experience producing monthly and board reports
• Strong financial modelling and scenario planning skills, ensuring accuracy and robustness
• Experience working effectively in cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and a solution-oriented mindset
• Experience in finance systems maintenance and upgrades, collaborating with system leads
• Familiarity with Workday Adaptive enhancements and best practices

We encourage candidates who may not meet every qualification to apply, as diversity and inclusion are core to our values.

Why work at Comic Relief

Join us for a rewarding career with flexible and hybrid working options, development opportunities, and an inclusive workplace culture. Our office is based in Whitechapel, London, and we promote participation in Employee Network Groups and other initiatives to foster inclusivity.

Disability Confident Employer

We support candidates with disabilities through our scheme, offering first-round interviews to qualified applicants who meet the role's minimum criteria. Candidates interested in this scheme should contact us via email.