Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

About The Role

Join the RAC as an FP&A Manager and play a key role in supporting performance reporting and decision-making across the business.

Working within our Group FP&A team, you'll support reporting, forecasting and analysis across the RAC Group, providing insight that helps senior leaders understand performance and plan for the future.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly / qualified accountant looking to build their career in a high-profile finance function. You'll gain exposure to Executive and Board-level reporting, work closely with stakeholders, and play a key role in turning data into meaningful business insight.

We're looking for someone who's analytical, commercially aware and eager to learn. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working with detail, and be confident communicating findings to a range of stakeholders.

What you'll do

Own the delivery of weekly trade reporting and support monthly management reporting across the RAC Group

Analyse financial and operational performance against budget, forecast and prior year

Identify trends, risks, opportunities and performance drivers, providing clear insight and recommendations

Support the annual budget and forecasting process, including P&L, KPI and cash forecasting

Maintain financial models and planning assumptions

Challenge divisional assumptions and forecasts to improve planning quality and performance outcomes

Support scenario planning and sensitivity analysis

Produce ad hoc financial analysis to support business decision-making

Drive process improvements, automation and efficiencies across reporting and forecasting activities

Support the adoption of new planning and reporting tools across Finance

What you'll need

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW newly / qualified accountant with up to 3 years' experience in a finance environment

Strong experience of budgeting, forecasting and management reporting

Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills

Strong analytical capability and attention to detail

Ability to understand the story behind the numbers and communicate it effectively

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Confidence working with and influencing stakeholders

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

A curious, proactive and commercially minded approach

A continuous improvement mindset and desire to help shape better ways of working

Location & Salary

Location: Bescot, Walsall (Hybrid working, Tuesday and Wednesday in the office and three days from home)

Salary: Aligns with market and experience + annual bonus

As an FP&A Manager at the RAC, you'll get benefits that go the extra mile

Earnings That Motivate – enjoy a competitive salary plus automatic enrolment in our ‘Owning It Together’ Colleague Share Scheme – a unique opportunity to share in RAC's future success and be rewarded for the exceptional work you deliver.

Tools to Drive Your Future – get started with a free RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one, plus access to a car salary sacrifice scheme (including electric vehicle options) after 12 months, delivering serious tax savings.

Time Off That Matters – enjoy 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. We also support work-life balance with paid family leave, flexible schedules, and practical resources to help navigate personal commitments.

Financial Security & Perks – pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions alongside life assurance cover up to 4x salary (10x optional with flex benefits), designed to support you long-term.

Wellbeing That Works for You – our 24/7 confidential support service is available to you and household members aged 16+, offering reassurance whenever you need it.

Extras That Make a Difference – access Orange Savings, our exclusive discount portal with deals across top retailers, holidays, tools, tech and more. After passing probation, you'll automatically join our Colleague Share Scheme, giving you a stake in our collective success.

Why the RAC?

For more than 128 years, we've been keeping drivers moving, and today we're trusted by over 15 million members. We're also trusted by our people, with a 4.5-star Glassdoor rating showing that the RAC is a place where support, ambition, and opportunity go hand in hand.

We welcome people from every background, value every voice, and back your growth every step of the way. At the RAC, you can bring your full self to work and we'll be with you every step of the way to help you grow and develop your career.