Financial Planning Analyst - Stoke

Rapiscan Systems; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapiscan Systems is recruiting a Financial Planning Analyst for the UK Finance team in Stoke-on-Trent. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, and insightful financial reporting to support management decisions.

The ideal candidate will have FP&A experience in manufacturing, ACA/CIMA preferred, and strong Excel with familiarity with D365/Hyperion. Collaboration with global finance is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven FP&A experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• ACA or CIMA qualification preferred.
• Advanced Excel with strong experience in financial systems and reporting tools.
• Experience handling large datasets and delivering financial insights.
• Strong communication skills with non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience with US GAAP advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rolling monthly forecasts and the annual budget process.
• Establish departmental budgets and ensure cost control.
• Deliver management reporting across performance, revenue, inventory, project accounting and intercompany activity.
• Provide financial analysis to support strategic and commercial decision-making.
• Develop and track KPIs with cross-functional teams.
• Support month-end close and assist with monthly, quarterly and annual accounts.
• Collaborate with global finance to align forecasting and reporting methodologies.
• Support statutory audits and respond to ad-hoc requests from senior leadership.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Data handling

Education

ACA / CIMA qualification

Tools

Microsoft D365

Hyperion

Excel / Financial systems

Job description

Overview

Rapiscan Systems is a global leader in detection technology, providing advanced cargo and vehicle inspection systems that help protect borders, ports, and high-threat facilities worldwide. Our innovative solutions support customers in combating terrorism, smuggling, and trade fraud, delivering best-in-class imaging, reliability, and performance.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Financial Planning Analyst to join our UK Finance team based in Stoke-on-Trent. This role will support the UK Finance function and local management team by providing timely, accurate financial reporting and insightful analysis. The analyst will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting, supporting informed business decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage rolling monthly forecasts and the annual budget process.
• Establish departmental budgets and ensure accurate cost control and accountability.
• Deliver clear and insightful management reporting across operational performance, revenue, inventory, project accounting, and intercompany activity.
• Provide financial analysis to support strategic and commercial decision-making.
• Develop and track KPIs in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Support the month-end close process and assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts.
• Work closely with global finance colleagues to align forecasting and reporting methodologies.
• Support statutory audits and respond to ad-hoc requests from senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in FP&A roles, ideally within a fast-paced or manufacturing environment.
• Qualified accountant (ACA / CIMA preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills with strong experience using financial systems and reporting tools.
• Comfortable working with large datasets and producing meaningful financial insights.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience with Microsoft D365 and/or Hyperion and knowledge of US GAAP would be advantageous.
  Proven experience in FP&A roles, ideally within a fast-paced or manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in FP&A roles, ideally within a fast-paced or manufacturing environment.
• Qualified accountant (ACA / CIMA preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills with strong experience using financial systems and reporting tools.
• Comfortable working with large datasets and producing meaningful financial insights.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience with Microsoft D365 and/or Hyperion and knowledge of US GAAP would be advantageous.
  Rapiscan Systems is a global leader in detection technology, providing advanced cargo and vehicle inspection systems that help protect borders, ports, and high-threat facilities worldwide. Our innovative solutions support customers in combating terrorism, smuggling, and trade fraud, delivering best-in-class imaging, reliability, and performance.