Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Ashtead Technology, Inc.; Westhill; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team

Meaningful impact

Leadership development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Ashmead Technology is seeking an experienced Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting across the Group. You will partner with Regional Finance Managers to provide critical financial insight and strategic challenge, consolidating data across regions and driving BI improvements.

You will build and maintain complex models, support commercial bids and capital planning, and deliver board-ready commentary for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified and a practicing accountant with relevant experience.
• Strong ability to translate dense financial data into strategy.
• Proven track record of multi-project delivery under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the group's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Partner with regional finance managers for analysis and reporting.
• Consolidate data across regions and business units.
• Monitor KPIs, analyse variances, identify risks and opportunities.
• Prepare board reports and executive financial commentary.
• Drive FP&A improvements and BI capabilities across the group.
• Support commercial decision-making with modelling & scenario planning.
• Lead quarterly forecasting and maintain complex financial models.
• Collaborate with IT/ops to turn data into insights.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Commercial acumen

Analytical problem solving

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting

ACCA/CA qualification

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

Cognos

Tableau

Power BI

Oracle NetSuite

Job description

In recent years, Ashtead Technology has embarked on an ambitious and exciting growth strategy which has led to a significant transformation of the business. We are looking for a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to join us in a newly created role to provide insight and challenge to ensure our growth ambitions are backed by commercially sound and financially disciplined strategies.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading the Group's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting activities.
• Partnering with Regional Finance Managers to provide insightful financial analysis and performance reporting.
• Consolidating financial data, budgets and forecasts across multiple regions and business units.
• Monitoring key performance indicators, analyse variances, and identify risks and opportunities impacting business performance.
• Preparing board reports, executive presentations and financial commentary for senior leadership, including the CFO, CEO and Group Finance Director.
• Driving improvements in FP&A processes, reporting capabilities and business intelligence across the Group.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business, providing financial support and strategic challenge.
• Supporting commercial decision-making through financial modelling, scenario planning and profitability analysis.
• Leading the quarterly forecasting process, ensuring timely delivery, clear communication and high-quality outputs.
• Developing and maintaining complex financial models to support forecasting, capital allocation, and business growth initiatives.
• Collaborating with IT and operational teams to transform financial and operational data into meaningful business insights.
• Supporting commercial bids, tenders, business cases and other strategic projects as required.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing financial performance and operational efficiency.

What experience you'll bring:

• Degree qualified, qualified accountant with significant relevant experience.
• Strong stakeholder management, executive communication, commercial acumen, and the ability to translate dense financial data into actionable business strategy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to tight deadlines.
• A self-starter with the ability to operate on own initiative as well as part of a team and engage at all levels within the Group.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel, ERP/consolidation systems (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, Cognos), and business intelligence/reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Knowledge of Oracle NetSuite would be advantageous but not essential.

Who we are:

Established in 1985, Ashtead Technology is a leading provider of subsea equipment rental solutions, advanced underwater technologies, and support services to the global offshore energy sector. With over 40 years of experience, we specialise in enabling customers to understand the subsea environment and manage offshore energy production infrastructure, including offshore wind farms and oil and gas platforms. Our offering spans the entire lifecycle of these infrastructures, with over 85% of our equipment fungible across both markets.

Headquartered in the UK, Ashtead Technology operates globally with over 600 staff and more than 30,000 assets, making us one of the largest independent rental fleets in the industry. We continue to invest in equipment and have a strong in-house engineering capability to provide the most technologically advanced solutions. Our growth, driven by strategic acquisitions and organic expansion, culminated in a successful IPO in 2021, with shares now trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange.

What we can offer:

• A dynamic & collaborative team environment where your contributions are valued, and your ideas welcomed.
• The opportunity to make meaningful impact by empowering employees with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in their roles and drive business success.
• Guidance & support from the experienced leaders you work with who are committed to your success and professional development.
• A positive and inclusive company culture that fosters collaboration, creativity, and mutual respect among team members.