Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

GP ACOUSTICS (UK) LTD; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audio brand based in Maidstone is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate is a qualified Accountant with significant managerial experience in finance within the wholesale or retail sectors. This role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with substantial Financial Planning & Analysis experience.
• 3+ years in a managerial/supervisory role within wholesale, distribution, or retail.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Manage and prepare accurate group consolidated financial reporting.
• Conduct analysis to advise on pricing and cost optimization.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial Reporting

Variance Analysis

Financial Modelling

Education

University degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business-related field

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join one of the world’s leading specialist audio brands, KEF. This role is based in Maidstone, Kent with travel to our London office. Hybrid working is available - a minimum of 3 days is required in the office.

Responsibilities

As Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, you will be at the helm of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cashflow and treasury reporting, and providing data-driven insights that are crucial for business decisions. Reporting to the Business Controller, you will manage and prepare accurate group consolidated financial reports and presentations, overseeing financial modelling, business performance analysis, and collaborating across departments to align financial strategies with organizational goals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Develop financial models to evaluate scenarios.
• Conduct variance analysis and work with regional sales and functional leaders to explain discrepancies between actual and forecasts.
• Manage and prepare accurate group consolidated financial reporting and presentations.
• Analyse trends, risks, and opportunities to advise on pricing, cost optimization, and growth initiatives.
• Cashflow and treasury reporting, and regular reporting packages to holding companies.
• Support Business Controller on strategic initiatives through ROI analysis and scenario planning.
• Work with and support local and overseas finance teams for timely deliverables of management and statutory reporting.
• Participate and contribute to new system implementation projects, aiming at enhancing finance and business operations in alignment with finance and business objectives.

Qualifications

If you are a qualified Accountant with a university degree in Finance, Accounting, or a Business-related field or equivalent with substantial Financial Planning & Analysis related experience (including 3 years+ in a managerial/supervisory role) gained across wholesale, distribution, and retail businesses then we would like to hear from you!

Benefits

In return, we offer a competitive salary package and benefits.

Application

If you are excited by this opportunity, please apply by sending a current CV with your salary expectations. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Equal Opportunity

KEF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status, or disability. Personal data will be kept confidential and used solely for recruitment. Application data will be retained for 12 months then destroyed.