Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition We are Element, one of the fastest growing testing, inspection, certification and calibration businesses in the world. We deliver critical services in Materials Testing, Product Qualification Testing, Certification, Device Calibration and Advisory Services to the Aerospace, Oil and Gas, Transportation, Industrials, Fire and Building product, Infrastructure and other leading sectors, where failure in service is simply not an option. Everything we do helps our customers to build better products; get their products to market on time; save them time and money; and minimize the risk associated with product development and production. Element is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Group FP&A Manager to join our Corporate Planning & Performance Management (P&PM) team, a key function within the Element Group Finance division. Based in London, this role offers a unique opportunity to influence strategic decision-making and drive financial excellence across the organisation. The P&PM team oversees all management reporting, financial planning processes, and the administration of supporting our finance systems. We deliver the data, insights, and commentary that empower our Executive team to communicate Element’s performance story to the Board and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Management Reporting Support the month end process, including monthly performance reports to the Operating Board and Group Board Support the compilation and analysis of financial information such as Group Revenues, Exceptionals Spend, Capex spend, working with large amounts of data and providing insights to strategic projects and resource allocation, including responding to questions from Senior Management and Investors accurately and timely Evaluate capital expenditure proposals and project investment cases Budgeting and forecasting cycle Support the preparation of various forecasts including the mid-year forecasts and Annual Budget, with related analysis and reporting Support the budget and forecasting cycles in partnership with functional teams and operating board Prepare budget outputs to be distributed to key stakeholders Corporate Functions Support in overseeing our core Functional teams – Finance, Legal & Insurance, Business Transformation, IT, and Communications team. Monitoring and analysing monthly actual spend in collaboration with global GL teams Preparing monthly performance reports and commentary for senior stakeholders, including the CFO Conducting variance analysis against budget, forecast, and actuals Other Alongside another FP&A manager, manage and mentor a team of 4 junior analysts Assisting with testing & enhancing finance systems and reporting tools to improve efficiency and accuracy Supporting cross-functional initiatives and continuous improvement projects with actionable financial insights Assist with the group transfer pricing model Any ad hoc requests from senior stakeholders About You ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with 1–2 years post-qualification experience An individual keen to have their first experience in a managerial role Strong analytical mindset and meticulous attention to detail Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Comfortable navigating ambiguity and managing competing priorities Proven experience in financial performance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting Ability to work with and interpret large datasets Familiarity with financial systems such as Onestream, Workiva, or Blackline Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; proficiency in PowerPoint and Word Knowledge of Power Query or VBA is a strong plus Job Details Seniority level – Director Employment type – Full-time Job function – Finance and Accounting/Auditing Industries – Manufacturing and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing Location – London, England, United Kingdom #J-18808-Ljbffr