Job Description

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Robert Half is excited to be working with a growing business in its search for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager.
Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a key role within the organisation, requiring all-round financial and business acumen.
In this dynamic and highly visible role, you will act as a true business partner and support the company's strategic goals, ensuring key financial processes are effectively managed while providing insightful analysis and recommendations to drive performance.
Are you an inquisitive, analytical, and commercially minded qualified accountant looking to make a tangible impact on a growing business? This could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Key Responsibilities
As a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, your primary responsibilities will include:
Team Management: Manage the workload and development of the Financial Analyst.
Planning & Forecasting: Take full ownership of the annual budget and quarterly forecast process. Collaborate closely with the senior leadership team to gather key inputs.
Reporting & Analysis: Handle components of monthly management reporting and analysis.
Financial Modelling: Maintain and enhance the long-term 3-statement financial model. Provide support for financial modelling and bid reviews.
Operational & Supply Chain Analysis: Partner with operations to lead cost reduction initiatives and conduct supply chain analysis.
Contract Management: Oversee the customer and supplier contracts database, ensuring compliance with major contract terms.
Cash Forecasting: Manage and optimise the cash forecasting process.
Project Monitoring: Track project performance versus budget during both implementation and recurring phases while managing month-end project revenue recognition and cost monitoring.
ESG Reporting: Coordinate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting to the business's main shareholder.
Profitability Analysis: Conduct detailed customer and product profitability analyses.
Ad-Hoc Support: Assist the CFO with financial modelling, acquisition evaluations, and other high-impact activities to support the company's growth trajectory.
Key Qualifications & Attributes
To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate will have the following:

• Professional Qualification: Fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA) with substantial post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Technical Expertise: Advanced financial modelling and technical accounting skills.
• Commercially Minded: Sharp, curious, analytical, and commercially focused with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excel & Data Analytics: Strong Excel skills and experience in data mining and analysis.
• Interpersonal Skills: Personable and able to partner with a broad set of stakeholders across various functions.
• Process-Oriented: Strong background in improving processes and embracing organisational change.
• Communication & Confidence: Comfortable in liaising with senior executives and challenging the status quo.

The Offering
This is an opportunity to join a successful company during a significant growth phase. You'll have: A collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. The opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and make a meaningful impact. Flexible hybrid working (minimum of 2 days per week in the office) Competitive salary and benefits package.
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