Head of Commercial Finance and FP&A

Ansell Lighting; Warrington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lighting solutions company is seeking a Head of Commercial Finance and FP&A in Warrington. This senior role is pivotal in driving financial strategy across the organization, focusing on commercial performance, budgeting, and strategic analysis. The successful candidate will lead the FP&A team, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance decision-making and achieve strategic goals. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive Salary & Benefits

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Discount on products

Recognition and rewards scheme

Access to learning platform and training

Employee Assistance Program

Free onsite Parking

Cycle to work scheme

Monthly discretionary bonus scheme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with experience in commercial roles.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Good oral and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the FP&A and commercial finance team.
• Develop and implement financial strategies to maximize profitability.
• Conduct in-depth financial and operational analyses.

Skills

Strategic Financial Leadership

Commercial Awareness

Analytical Ability

Problem Solving

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Excel

Job description

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The Head of Commercial Finance and FP&A is a senior role responsible for driving the financial strategy of the organization with a focus on commercial performance, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic analysis. The individual will lead the FP&A and commercial finance team, collaborating with cross-functional departments to align financial strategies with organizational goals and leading the centralisation of data and management information (MI) to enhance business-wide decision-making.

Who are Ansell & What do we do:

We design and manufacture internal and external lighting solutions for customers across the whole spectrum of the public and private sectors, with quality and sustainability at the heart of our operations. Established in 1992, we have grown to become a global operator with bases in Warrington and Belfast and state-of-the-art showrooms in Belfast, Warrington, Madrid and Dublin, supplying to more than 26 countries. Ansell Lighting is a byword for innovation in lighting design and we have won multiple awards for our energy-efficient luminaires and industry-leading lighting control system, Octo.

If you want to learn more about our business, please see the below link.

Key Responsibilities of the role:

APPROACH

• Develop close and trusted working relationships with the Board, department Directors and Heads and provide support for decision making
• Develop a strong understanding of all departments to be able to support cross functional projects
• Understand key drivers for the various divisions

DELIVERY

• Strategic Financial Leadership:Working alongside sales team develop and implement commercial finance strategies, including pricing, rebates, market analysis, and performance monitoring, to maximize profitability and align with market demands and competitor activity.
• Rebates and Promotions:Own the design, implementation, and financial oversight of rebate programs and promotional campaigns, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives and profitability goals
• Performance Analysis:Conduct in-depth financial and operational analysis, including variance analysis, sales/margin analysis, and KPI development, to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Pricing Strategy:Oversee the development and execution of pricing models to optimize profitability while maintaining market competitiveness
• Divisional P&L management:Provide actionable financial insights to divisional leaders and senior management.
• Financial Planning and Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasting, and long-term financial planning to support strategic objectives
• Business Partnering:Collaborate with sales, product development, supply chain, marketing, operations, and other departments to provide financial insights, evaluate business opportunities, and support strategic initiatives
• Data Centralization:Lead initiatives to centralize financial and operational data across the business, ensuring a single source of truth for accurate and consistent reporting and decision-making.
• Management Information (MI):Oversee the development and implementation of robust MI systems and dashboards to provide actionable insights.
• Reporting:Overall responsibility for reporting to Japanese shareholders and UK Directors – including preparation of Board Reports and Directors Meetings
• Projects:Support the FD in strategic growth of the business including potential M&A and subsequent integration.
• Process Improvement:Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and reporting, with a focus on integrating centralized data platforms and MI tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

QUALITY

• Be professional at all times.
• Good commercial and strategic awareness.
• Good problem solving and analytical ability to understand issues affecting the companies and have ability to provide solutions.
• Good technical ability.
• Ability to work with people at all levels within the organisation and maintain good relationships with external parties.

SAFETY

• Contribution to the creation and maintenance of a safe working environment.
• Support the Operations Manager in adherence to Health and Safety Regulations at all times.
• Conduct all communications with external stakeholders with a high degree of professionalism and a friendly positive ethos.
• Establish, maintain and promote a positive working relationship with Directors and staff at all levels.

Are you right for us?

Our Head of Commercial Finance and FP&A will have/be:

• A Qualified Accountant
• Experience in commercial role
• Experience of working cross functionally
• Possess a good degree of numeracy
• Good oral and written communication skills
• IT Literate, with specific emphasis on Excel competence.
• A high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Highly committed individual
• Able to communicate clearly at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Able to understand complex issues and implement solutions.
• Have a professional work ethos.
• Industry Experience (Desirable)

And now for the good stuff:

We are all about our customer experience and we are committed to our people. We work hard to ensure you can enjoy your job and are well rewarded. As well as excellent training, development and progression opportunities, other benefits include:

• Competitive Salary & Benefits (DOE)
• 28 days holiday - includes Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service plus Christmas shut down)
• Discount on our products
• Recognition and rewards scheme
• Access to our learning platform including great training and development programs.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Free onsite Parking
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Monthly discretionary bonus scheme
• Life Assurance

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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