Financial Planning and Analysis Implementation Lead

• FP&A Implementation Lead – 12 month fixed term contract
• Based at our Shared Service Centre, Stockport (Hybrid Working)
• £70,000 + 10% completion bonus

Looking for a role where you can shape the future of financial planning? Ready to lead a transformation that supports decisions across a nationwide business?

At Stagecoach, we’re investing in our people, our technology, and our future. We’re now looking for an experienced and hands-on FP&A Implementation Lead to guide the rollout of our new financial planning & analysis software across the entire UK business. This is a rare opportunity to deliver real change in a complex organisation, supporting better insight, faster planning, and stronger commercial decisions.

What you’ll be doing

• You’ll lead all financial workstreams of the FP&A system implementation, ensuring a smooth and effective transition from existing planning processes. Working closely with finance colleagues, senior stakeholders and project partners, you’ll help shape how we plan and forecast for years to come.
• Implementation is already underway, so we’re looking for someone who can step in, pick things up quickly and make an immediate impact.

Why join Stagecoach?

• Lead a high-profile, strategic project that touches every part of our business
• Work with a collaborative and supportive team across finance and technology
• Be part of a well-established company making bold moves for the future
• Hybrid working model based in our Shared Services Centre in Stockport
• Competitive salary and a 10% bonus on successful completion of the project

What you’ll be responsible for

• Leading the financial elements of our FP&A system implementation
• Engaging with finance teams to gather requirements and ensure a smooth transition of existing processes
• Defining statements of work and managing project timelines
• Overseeing system configuration and supporting user acceptance testing
• Working alongside the Project Manager to ensure an aligned and coherent delivery
• Reporting progress to leadership and flagging risks or issues early

What we’re looking for

• A qualified finance professional (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong FP&A experience
• Proven track record leading or supporting finance systems implementations
• Sound knowledge of financial planning processes and accounting standards
• Confident communicator, able to engage across teams and at all levels
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure
• Strong Excel skills essential; knowledge of Oracle and/or Vena would be an advantage
• A proactive, can-do attitude—you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in

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