Strategic Financial Planning and Analysis Expert

3 weeks ago


Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Accountable Recruitment Full time
FP&A Analyst

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist / Cost Accountant with a strong background in Manufacturing and Costing to join our team.

About the Role:
  • Drive value by producing accurate monthly reports, forecasts, and long-term financial planning, contributing significantly to business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
  1. Financial Planning & Analysis: Collaborate with local management to develop and support forecasts, budgets, and Medium-Term for manufacturing-focused business streams and cost centres, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
  2. Establish and monitor robust controls over plant costs, including production cost centres and material usage, fostering operational efficiency.
  3. Take ownership of standard cost calculations, ensuring that costs are accurately maintained within local systems, facilitating informed decision-making.
  4. Prepare and consolidate monthly reports for the UK, Regional, and Group levels, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality insights.
  5. Conduct sales & EBIT reviews and reconciliations ahead of monthly reporting deadlines, maintaining transparency and accountability.
  6. Resolve stakeholder queries efficiently following monthly management reporting, demonstrating exceptional communication skills.
  7. Support business stream management in effectively controlling costs within budgets, attending key meetings as a financial partner, driving strategic decisions.
  8. Foster strong relationships with stakeholders and develop financial models that deliver consistent and accurate insights into business performance, enhancing strategic decision-making.
  9. Contribute to effective decision-making by providing a high level of financial and commercial acumen, along with department-specific KPIs, informing business strategies.
Requirements:
  • Professionally qualified accountant, either CIMA or ACCA, with a proven track record of success in a similar role.
  • Manufacturing experience essential, with a deep understanding of industry trends and best practices.
  • Comprehensive working knowledge of SAP, with experience in implementing and managing financial systems.
  • Excellent commercial and business partnering skills, with a strong ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
  • Strong Communication Skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts to non-technical audiences.
What We Offer:
  • Estimated salary range £65,000 - £75,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus car allowance and bonus.
  • Hybrid working arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.


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