Head of Financial Planning Analysis

Letchworth Source: WhatJobs

£80,000–£120,000

Overview

Aila Recruitment is partnering with a longstanding client recognised for awards and offering an excellent environment to excel. The organisation is a leading British manufacturing business with a strong ESG focus and a compelling Employee Value Proposition.

The Role

Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Are you a senior finance leader with an emphasis on FP&A and long-term strategic planning? The Group FP&A team acts as financial business partners to senior managers within the Group and is responsible for preparing tailored financial reporting and analysis, including monthly management accounts, performance analysis, annual budgets and 5-year plans. You will manage this team, report to the Group CFO, and lead the delivery of FP&A activities as well as implementing a new global planning & reporting tool. This is a senior Finance role that blends strategic oversight with hands-on preparation of global financial reporting and analysis to support decision making.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and prepare the consolidated Group management accounts packs and support analysis to deadlines and quality standards
Prepare tailored monthly reporting including insightful commentary on business performance, KPIs and trends globally (sales, margins, manufacturing, overheads and working capital) to facilitate decision making
People manage all management accountants on the FP&A team
Work with the Group IT team to implement a new global financial planning and management accounts reporting system
Prepare the monthly reporting timetable and coordinate deadlines
Prepare monthly P&L forecasts
Coordinate the budget processes and prepare timely consolidated information packs and analysis
Prepare consolidated information packs and analysis for the 5-year plan
Act as a Business Partner to support and hold accountable Operational and Commercial stakeholders to meet financial targets
Support decision making by the Group CFO and CEO with data and KPIs

The Ideal Candidate

Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA Accountant with at least 10 years’ FP&A experience
Proven management of a month-end FP&A team
Experience in a complex global and evolving commercial environment
Experience managing a comprehensive budget process for a global business
Experience in manufacturing, engineering or product-based businesses
Advanced Excel skills and ability to implement a new reporting tool

What They Offer

Enhanced pension
Share Incentive Plan
Hybrid working (2-3 days in Letchworth)

How to Apply

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About Aila Recruitment

Aila is a specialist finance recruitment business dedicated to providing the best jobs to the best people. We operate as an extended arm of our client's business and a career coach for our candidates\' ongoing development.