Financial Planning Analysis Manager

Zetron, Inc; Whiteley; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension plan with company match up to

Company bonus scheme

Annual pay reviews

Training and development

Employee Assistance Program

Income protection

Life assurance

Flexible core working hours

Open plan office

Onsite subsidized café

Job summary

DTC | A Codan Company in Whiteley, Hampshire, United Kingdom, is seeking a Financial Planning Analysis Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling within a global technology environment. You will partner with Sales, Marketing and Operations to drive business cases, deliver insightful management information, and ensure data integrity across ERP and BI platforms.

The role requires strong accounting qualifications, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to challenge senior

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with UK or international equivalent.
• Ability to translate data into concise narratives for non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to challenge senior stakeholders when data does not support the plan.

Responsibilities

• Leading the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts.
• Variance analysis to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Partnering with Sales, Marketing and Ops to support business cases.
• Building and maintaining complex financial models for scenarios and projections.
• Delivering monthly performance packs and dashboards to the Board and exec team.
• Improving financial policies and management information systems for accuracy and efficiency.
• Supporting monthly/half-yearly/annual management accounts and statutory statements.
• Leading monthly/half-yearly/annual consolidation for all entities.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Excel

Financial modelling

BI tools

ERP systems

Business partnering

Education

Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

BI tools

ERP systems

Job description

Title: Financial Planning Analysis Manager

Location:

United Kingdom, Whiteley, Hampshire, GB

About Us

DTC | A Codan Company is a technology company based in Whiteley, Hampshire.

We specialise in the research and development of wireless and critical RF communication systems.

Our Engineers work at the edge of what is scientifically possible, using every advancement in technology to our advantage.

Our technology is deployed by our customers to give them an unrivalled ability to wirelessly transmit data over long ranges with high reliability and security. We are well established across multiple markets such as military and defence, uncrewed vehicles such as drones, police and government, and broadcast technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Leading the annual budget process and managing rolling quarterly or monthly forecasts.
• Variance Analysis: Comparing actual results against budgets and prior years to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Business Partnering: Collaborating across departments (Sales, Marketing, Ops) to provide financial support for business cases and new initiatives.
• Financial Modelling: Building and maintaining complex models for scenario planning ("what-if" analysis) and strategic projections.
• Management Reporting: Delivering monthly performance packs and dashboards to the Board and executive team with clear narratives.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Developing and maintaining internal financial policies and management information systems to ensure data accuracy and efficiency.
• Financial Reporting: Work alongside Director of Accounting in preparing monthly, half yearly, and annual management accounts and statutory financial statements.
• Financial Consolidation: Leading the monthly, half yearly, and annual consolidation process for all divisional entities.

Key Skills / Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• The ability to translate data into clear, concise narratives for non-financial stakeholders.
• The ability to "translate" finance for non-finance people and the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders when the data doesn't support their plan.
• Expert in Microsoft Excel.
• Mastery of advanced financial modelling, scenario analysis, and proficiency in BI tools and ERP systems.

Additional Requirements

• Preparedness to undergo UK Security Clearance.
• Preparedness to travel if required.

Benefits and Culture

Our culture is supportive and collaborative. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team where we share our ideas and innovation is strongly encouraged. We are looking for someone with genuine passion for the job and a “can-do” attitude.

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays
• A generous pension plan, company match up to 9%.
• Company bonus scheme
• Annual pay reviews (discretional)
• A personal approach to training and development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Flexible core working hours.
• Open plan, modern office environment
• Onsite subsidized café

Enjoy working as part of a global organisation with teams in Whiteley, Hampshire; USA; Denmark, Singapore; Dubai and Australia.

DTC | A Codan Company is committed to promoting a culture that supports personal development and embraces a diverse mix of employees throughout all levels of the organisation.

Interested in a career with us?