Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Role Purpose 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. Key Responsibilities - 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. Requirements Qualifications and Education * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field. * MBA or CFA is a plus; CFA or CMA is preferred. Experience * 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. Skills and Knowledge * Strong financial modelling and forecasting skills. * Strong budgeting process management and business performance analysis skills. * Strong presentation and stakeholder communication skills. Key Competencies * Financial Modelling and Analysis * Strategic Business Partnering * Presentation and Communication * Process Improvement * Communication * Flexibility * Teamwork * Safety and Security