Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

ZipRecruiter; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing business in Lancashire seeks a Senior FP&A Accountant to lead financial planning processes. This role involves building models, driving insights for strategic decisions, and collaborating with various teams to enhance performance. Candidates should possess a strong accounting background with relevant FP&A experience.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in FP&A in manufacturing/product-based sectors.
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence business decisions.
• Ability to challenge and refine assumptions.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Build financial models and scenario analysis.
• Partner with teams on costs and performance.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

I am currently looking to recruit a Senior FP & A Accountant for a global manufacturing business in Lancashire. Reporting into the Head of Business Planning and Performance your key focuses will include:

• Lead periodical budgeting and forecasting
• Build forward-looking financial models and scenario analysis
• Drive insights from operations data to inform strategic decisions
• Identify root causes of variances, and recommend corrective actions
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements in reporting
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and sales teams on costs/performance
• Facilitate performance reviews

I am looking for candidates who are qualified, can demonstrate a proven track record in FP & A ideally in a manufacturing and/or product based sector, with strong interpersonal skills allowing you to challenge and influence assumptions to support business decisions. Previous knowledge of ERP systems and Power BI would be ideal. Please apply now for immediate consideration.