FP&A Analyst​/Manager

Position: FP&A Analyst / Manager
Your new company
Our client is a market-leading business with a strong presence across the North of England and Scotland. Following recent investment and integration into a larger international group, the organisation is entering an exciting period of growth, strategic development and operational improvement.
This is a newly created position that will play a key role in supporting both local leadership and wider group reporting requirements, offering excellent exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence business performance.

Your new role
Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will act as a key business partner to both finance and operational teams, providing high-quality financial analysis, planning and reporting to support strategic decision-making.

This is a varied role combining financial planning & analysis, business partnering and group reporting responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting and medium-term planning processes
Support the development of the organisation's long-term strategic plans
Produce and analyse regular financial and operational reporting
Deliver monthly, quarterly and annual reporting packs to Group within strict deadlines
Prepare financial analysis, commentary and presentations for senior leadership and board meetings
Support investment appraisal activities, including preparation of business cases and supporting documentation
Monitor and report key financial and operational KPIs across the business
Produce monthly performance review information for Group reporting requirements
Reconcile and analyse commercial income streams to ensure targets are achieved
Work closely with operational stakeholders to provide insight and challenge performance
Assist with internal controls, governance and compliance activities
Develop reporting and business intelligence capabilities to improve visibility and decision-making
Support ad hoc projects, process improvements and strategic initiatives as the business continues to evolve

What You'll Need to Succeed
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or finalist with relevant experience)
Previous experience within FP&A, commercial finance, finance business partnering or management accounting
Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling skills
Excellent analytical ability with the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders
Advanced Excel and reporting skills
Ability to communicate financial information to non-finance colleagues
Proactive, commercially minded and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Experience with in a multi-site, group or corporate reporting environment would be advantageous

What You'll Get in Return
Salary dependent on experience up to £55,000 per annum
Newly created role with significant scope to make an impact
Direct exposure to senior leadership and international group reporting
Excellent career development opportunities
Company pension scheme
Staff discounts and additional benefits package
Free on-site parking
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunity to play a key role during an exciting period of growth and transformation
If you're a finance professional looking to move into a commercially focused business partnering role with real strategic influence, we'd love to hear from you.
What you need to do now
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