Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (fixed-term)
| Posting date: | 24 September 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 October 2025 |
| Location: | Edensor, Chatsworth Estate Office, DE45 1PJ |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | SEP20252138 |
Summary
Are you a commercially astute, qualified finance professional looking for a strategic role that goes beyond the numbers?We are seeking a seasoned Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial direction of our diverse portfolio of businesses - spanning property, heritage, hospitality, and investment. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you’ll help guide strategic business planning, investment decisions, and performance evaluation across the Devonshire Group.This is a unique opportunity for an experienced accountant to influence high-level decision-making and work closely with senior leaders, including the Trustees, Family, and Senior Executive Team (SET).What You’ll Be DoingIn this high-impact role, you will:Provide direct financial insight and analysis to the CFO, Trustees, Family, and SET.Lead the development of strategic business plans, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring commercial integrity and profitability.Evaluate and present business cases for strategic projects and investment opportunities - pre- and post-implementation.Partner with senior leaders to identify and evaluate new strategies for growth, risk management, and operational efficiency.Drive financial performance analysis, identifying risks, opportunities, and actions to keep the Devonshire Group on plan.Oversee the production of monthly management accounts - including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow - ensuring accuracy and compliance with Group policies.Collaborate with the Group Financial Controller to guide and develop the wider finance team.Lead improvements in finance and business systems, helping to modernise and optimise reporting and planning tools.This is fixed-term role for a period of 12-months, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The role will be based at the Chatsworth Estate Office, Derbyshire, hybrid working will be available with a minimum of 3-4 days from the Estate Office.What You’ll BringWe’re looking for a strategic thinker with strong financial acumen, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative mind-set. You will have:A recognised accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).Extensive experience in finance, ideally with a strong FP&A or commercial finance background.Deep understanding of financial systems and reporting processes.High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and confident use of financial modelling tools.Exceptional organisational and time-management skills.A team player attitude, with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.A commitment to continuous improvement and alignment with the Devonshire Group’s values and long-term vision.Why Join Us?The Devonshire Group is committed to sustainability, heritage, and creating value that lasts - for our people, our communities, and our environment.As part of the wider Devonshire Group, owned by the Duke of Devonshire, which includes Chatsworth, Bolton Abbey, Lismore and the Devonshire Hotels & Restaurants Group, we pride ourselves on our commitment to building friendly and efficient teams who are focused on delivering exceptional customer service.We are committed to ensuring the happiness and wellbeing of our staff and as such offer fantastic benefits include:• Free access to Chatsworth and Bolton Abbey Estate• Excellent personal development and career opportunities.• Free entry to the Chatsworth fairs and many of the events, plus discount in our catering, retail and hotel establishments• Free on-site parking• Employee assistance programme and a wellbeing calendar of eventsDetails of our employee benefits can be found here: https://devonshiregroup.co.uk/work-with-us/working-at-the-devonshire-group/Our core values include “Being Inclusive” and we particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently under-represented. We also welcome applicants from the LGBTQ+ community. Flexible ways of working will always be considered.Successful candidates will be invited to attend a 2-stage selection process.Please see attached job description for further information about the role.