FP&A Accountant

AVK UK Ltd; Staveley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading valve manufacturing company based in the UK is seeking an experienced FP&A Accountant. This role involves financial analysis, budgeting, and supporting data-driven decision-making to drive business growth. Candidates should have proven experience in financial planning and a commercial attitude to communicate effectively with senior board members. The position offers competitive salary and benefits including 33 days holiday.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee Assistance Programme

33 days holiday

Life Assurance plan

Company pension plan

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience in financial modelling.
• Previous experience in manufacturing is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Analysing trends and variances to provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Developing financial models to support scenario planning and capacity utilisation.
• Leading budgeting and forecasting cycles with a focus on operational efficiency.

Skills

Financial modelling

Budgeting and forecasting

Analytical skills

Presenting insights

Education

ACCA or CIMA partially qualified

Job description

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A Accountant)

LOCATION: Staveley or Hyde, UK

ABOUT US

AVK UK is part of the AVK Group, a global market leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of valves, pipe fittings, hydrants, and flow control equipment for the Water, Waste Water, Oil and Gas industries. With a strong reputation for quality and innovation, AVK UK operates across three key sites in Chesterfield, Hyde, and Corby.

We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, commitment to continuous improvement, and the opportunity we offer our people to make a real impact. If you're looking to join a forward-thinking organisation where your skills will help shape the future, AVK UK is the place to be.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic and experienced FP&A Accountant to provide insightful financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic support that enables data-driven decision-making and drives business growth. The FP&A Analyst plays a key role in budgeting, performance tracking, and identifying opportunities for operational and financial improvement.

Responsibilities include:

• Analysing trends and variances to provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Developing financial models to support scenario planning, capacity utilisation, and margin analysis.
• Collaborating with production and supply chain teams to align financial plans with operational realities.
• Working closely with department heads to understand financial needs and deliver insights.
• Presenting findings and recommendations to senior management in a clear and compelling manner.
• Leading budgeting and forecasting cycles with a focus on production volumes, cost drivers, and operational efficiency.
• Conducting variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Analysing manufacturing KPIs such as cost per unit, yield, scrap rates, and throughout.

ABOUT YOU

Requirements include:

• ACCA, CIMA fully or part qualified.
• Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience in financial modelling.
• Previous experience in manufacturing is highly desirable.
• A commercial attitude with confidence to present to senior board members.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• A culture of shared values, goals, attitudes, and business growth.
• Employee Assistance Programme (Welfare and Wellbeing).
• Competitive salary.
• 33 days holiday (including statutory Public Holidays).
• Life Assurance plan (x3).
• Company pension plan.
• Discounts and cashback across many high-street and online retailers.
• A blend of training to help your career development.

WORKING HOURS

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.