Financial Planning & Analysis Controller

A Financial Planning & Analysis Controller opportunity has become available with a leading engineering manufacturing business located in Coventry. This is a fantastic opportunity for skilled FP&A Controller or Management Accountant to join a busy and growing business, where you will have full ownership of financial planning and costing management.

The successful Financial Planning & Anaysis Controller will work closely with the Financial Director in delivering strategic planning, financial steering and business analytics. You will require Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and competence in Power BI, with excellent reporting skills.

Financial Planning & Analysis Controller – Responsibilities.

Strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting
Weekly & monthly reporting to local management and group reporting
Sales and Margin analysis
Cost Accounting
Cost Centre Management & Shared Allocation of Overheads
Monthly Financial Reporting Package
P&L preparation and variance analysis
Profitability Analysis of Products, Markets & Customers
Sales Pricing and Discounting
Purchase Pricing analysis
Productivity & Labour Efficiency reporting
R&D projects
Product Costing, including Inventory Steering & Purchasing Controlling (PI & PPV)
Supporting the development & optimisation of reporting systems
Key contact for external audit
Essential Skills required.

Proven experience in a financial function – Management Accountant or similar
Ideally CIMA qualified or studying CIMA
Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills
Experience gained providing financial analysis within a manufacturing business
Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
P&L ownership
Budgeting & Forecasting
Cost Accounting
ERP Experience – Oracle desirable
If you are a Financial Planner or Management Accountant who is seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity where you play the key role in financial planning for a leading manufacturing business, then please apply with your latest CV