Financial Planning and Analysis

JUICE RECRUITMENT; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in manufacturing seeks a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to lead financial planning and forecasting while managing a team. The ideal candidate will have a CPA, with over 5 years of experience in FP&A, strong analytical skills, and a desire to drive business performance. The role offers competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity for professional development within a supportive leadership team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Development opportunities

Collaborative leadership team

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ post-qualified experience in FP&A or a similar commercial finance role.
• Proven experience managing and developing a finance team.
• Background in manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial planning, forecasting and reporting processes.
• Prepare and analyze forecasts, monitoring performance against budget.
• Produce clear and insightful monthly management reports.
• Identify variances, trends and risks, working with managers.
• Develop and maintain financial models for investment decisions.
• Oversee month-end reporting processes.
• Collaborate with sales, operations and supply chain teams.
• Manage, mentor and develop a finance team.

Skills

Strong strategic and analytical mindset

Excellent problem-solving skills

Ability to build strong relationships

Highly IT and systems literate

Strong Excel skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

SAP Business One

Job description

Juice Recrutimentis delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing organisation within the manufacturing sector, as they look to appoint a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join their senior finance team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute and strategic finance professional to play a key role in shaping business performance, supporting decision-making, and driving continuous improvement across the organisation.

As Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, you will play an integral role in the future success of the business, working closely with Directors and senior stakeholders across all departments. You will lead the financial planning, forecasting and reporting processes, providing high-quality insight and analysis to support fact-based decision-making.

You will also have responsibility for managing and developing a small team and acting as a key finance partner to the wider business.

DAY TO DAY:

• Leading the annual budgeting process and supporting multi-year strategic planning

• Preparing and analysing forecasts, monitoring performance against budget and prior year

• Producing clear and insightful monthly management reports, KPIs and board commentary

• Identifying variances, trends and risks, and working with managers to agree corrective actions

• Developing and maintaining financial models to support investment and growth decisions

• Overseeing month-end reporting processes and continuously improving reporting timelines

• Collaborating with sales, operations and supply chain teams to understand costs and benefits

• Managing, mentoring and developing a team

• Supporting statutory reporting and tax obligations in conjunction with the Group Accountant

• Acting as the first point of contact for the SAP Business One provider

• Working closely with Directors on IT development, system changes and day-to-day interfaces

WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)

• 5+ years’ post-qualified experience in FP&A or a similar commercial finance role

• Strong strategic and analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills

• Proven experience managing and developing a finance team

• Ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the business

• Highly IT and systems literate, with strong Excel skills

• Background in manufacturing would

FOR YOU:

• Join a successful and growing business with a strong market presence

• Opportunity to influence strategy and drive meaningful change

• Collaborative and supportive senior leadership team

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Excellent scope for development and progression