Financial Planning & Analysis Manager | Milton Keynes, UK

Morgan McKinley; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a qualified accountant to manage key financial reporting and support month-end close processes. The role involves overseeing liquidity planning and driving improvements in finance operations. Ideal candidates will thrive in fast-paced environments and possess strong financial planning and analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in finance or FP&A.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, analysis, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead P&L and balance sheet reporting for month-end close.
• Drive cash flow forecasting and provide insights for strategic decisions.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements in financial processes.

Skills

Financial Planning

Analysis

Reporting

Process Improvements

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

Tools

SAP

Business Intelligence Tools

Job description

The Role
This position reports directly to the Head of Finance and is ideal for a technically proficient accountant seeking to advance into management accounting, controlling, or commercial business partnering.

You will be responsible for managing key financial reporting, supporting month-end close processes, overseeing liquidity planning, and driving improvements across finance operations and broader business processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead P&L and balance sheet reporting for month-end close and financial planning.
• Coordinate account reconciliations with Financial Accounting, Treasury, and Accounts Receivable teams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the FP&A team on internal liquidity forecasting and treasury reporting.
• Provide insightful P&L and headquarters-level commentary ahead of reviews with the Head of Finance.
• Manage technical aspects of financial planning, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Support the development and enforcement of group accounting and controlling standards.
• Drive cash flow forecasting and offer insights to inform strategic decisions.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements in financial processes and reporting systems.

About You

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) with experience in finance or FP&A.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach, comfortable taking ownership and seeking process improvements.
• Experience with SAP and BI tools (e.g., Business Objects) is a plus but not required.
• Thrives in fast-paced, engineering, or project-based environments.