Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Lead the company's financial planning and analysis function, covering budgeting, forecasting and business performance analysis, to support data-driven strategic and operational decision-making.

This is a senior finance leadership post with direct access to the Group CFO and business leaders. It provides FP&A coverage across the whole organisation, and the post-holder may lead FP&A analysts as the team grows.

• Budgeting and forecasting:
  Lead the annual budget and periodic forecasts by coordinating with department heads and site finance teams, producing accurate and timely financial plans.

• Financial modelling:
  Develop and maintain financial models and analyses covering profitability, scenario planning and investment cases, to support strategic and operational decisions.

• Performance monitoring:
  Track business performance against budget and forecast through variance analysis and management reports, giving the CFO and business leaders clear visibility of results.

• Capital investment:
  Lead the evaluation of capital investment proposals and business cases using NPV, IRR and payback analysis, supporting sound investment decisions.

• Business partnering:
  Partner with department heads to provide financial insight and challenge on plans and performance, improving overall financial discipline.

• Board and management reporting:
  Prepare board and management reporting packages (financial performance, KPIs and strategic initiatives) by consolidating data from across the business.

• Team leadership:
  Lead and develop the FP&A team by setting clear objectives and providing guidance, building a capable analytical function.

• Process improvement:
  Improve FP&A processes and tools, including planning systems and reporting automation, to raise the speed and quality of analysis.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• MBA or CFA is a plus; CFA or CMA is preferred.

• Minimum of 8 years in FP&A or corporate finance.
• Minimum of 2 years in a managerial role.
• Preferred: experience in an industrial or manufacturing business.

• Strong financial modelling and forecasting skills.
• Strong budgeting process management and business performance analysis skills.
• Strong presentation and stakeholder communication skills.

• Financial Modelling and Analysis
• Strategic Business Partnering
• Presentation and Communication
• Process Improvement
• Communication
• Flexibility
• Teamwork
• Safety and Security