Finance Planning & Analysis Manager

• Work directly with the Finance Director and partner with the local leadership team
• Manage the entity’s budget, forecasting, reporting, and strategic planning initiatives
• Provide expert financial and analytical advice to support decision‑making
• Own and actively manage the UK entity’s strategic financial planning exercises
• Own the Financial KPI dashboard, management reporting, and financial statement analysis
• Conduct affiliated company analysis, including balance sheet reviews and commentary
• Hold stakeholders accountable by pacing actual business results against plan
• Track and manage business risks and opportunities
• Act as business partner to the Power Gen business unit and management team
• Serve as the main point of contact for Corporate Finance ad‑hoc planning and reporting requests
• Develop and manage a rolling financial forecast with Corporate Finance units
• Improve financial processes and the transparency and quality of financial information
• Handle confidential topics with care and manage tight deadlines

• At least 5 years’ post-qualification experience in a manufacturing or overhaul business
• Degree qualified
• ACA, ACCA, or AMCA qualified
• Ability to set priorities and manage simultaneous deliverables
• Experience using Hyperion Financial Management or similar consolidation tools
• Strong ERP skills and knowledge, including hands‑on SAP HANA experience
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS and statutory requirements
• Knowledge of project management, finance systems, and Financial Planning & Analysis
• Business expansion, transformation, and M&A experience
• Flexibility, hands‑on mentality, and ability to manage tight deadlines
• Preferred: experience in high-paced, global, matrixed industrial organizations
• Preferred: ability to lead and guide Finance, Accounting, and Business Strategy functions
• Knowledge of Power Generation, Governmental, or Rail markets is an added advantage
• Strong cross‑functional thinking, interpersonal, and negotiation skills

Demonstrates expertise in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning, while effectively partnering with leadership teams to drive business performance. Proficient in financial analysis, reporting, and compliance with IFRS and statutory requirements.

• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Budget Management
• IFRS Knowledge
• SAP HANA Experience
• Stakeholder Management

• Financial Analysis
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• KPI Dashboard Management
• Financial Reporting
• Consolidation Tools
• Statutory Compliance
• Project Management
• Business Transformation
• M&A Experience

• Interpersonal Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Cross-functional Thinking
• Flexibility
• Hands‑On Mentality

• ACA
• ACCA
• AMCA

• Manufacturing
• Power Generation
• Governmental Markets
• Rail Markets
• Global Organizations

• Hyperion Financial Management
• SAP HANA
• ERP Systems