Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

EET Fuels; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EET Fuels is seeking a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to oversee their FP&A team at the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex. This strategic role involves leading financial planning and performance analysis initiatives, ensuring quality insights for executive leadership, and managing compliance. The ideal candidate will hold a Chartered Accountant or MBA with significant experience in financial planning, particularly in the oil & gas sector, and demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Benefits

10% Company Contribution Pension rising to 15% with service

25 days Holiday, increasing with service

Private Medical Insurance

Additional Flex Benefits including Holiday Purchase

Free Secure On-Site Car Parking

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant or MBA Finance required.
• Proven significant experience in finance, preferably in oil & gas sector.
• Strong expertise in financial planning and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the FP&A team in strategic financial planning and performance analysis.
• Manage annual business planning process and performance reporting.
• Ensure compliance with HSSE standards and quality management.

Skills

Financial planning methodologies

Financial analysis techniques

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis methods

Education

Chartered Accountant

MBA Finance

Tools

ERP/SAP systems

Job description

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Stanlow Manufacturing Complex, Ellesmere Port

• *About the Company
  
  

Do you want to work for the company that’s playing a leading role in delivering the North West’s low carbon future? EET Fuels (Trading name of Essar Oil (UK) Limited) produces over 16% of the UK’s Road transport fuels, provides key feedstocks to Britain’s petrochemical industry and is investing in developing low carbon fuels.

We are a major supplier in the North West and beyond with customers including most of the major retail brands operated by international oil companies and supermarkets, Manchester Airport, leading commercial airlines and the region’s trains and buses.

And we’re central to the innovative HyNet project which is redefining energy to achieve our regional low carbon ambitions and national policy targets.

We employ over 800 expert and engaged colleagues, who are at the heart of everything we do. The company has an embedded safety culture, technically challenging work across all the different parts of the business and some of the best training available in the energy industry.

For more information, please visitwww.eetfuels.com

Please note, we work with a carefully selected set of recruitment agencies, and we are not looking to add to the current preferred suppliers list. We are unable to accept representations from agencies that are not on that preferred supplier list.

• *The Role
  
  

We are seeking an experienced Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead our FP&A team in driving strategic financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the annual business planning process, manage performance reporting, and conduct in-depth variance analysis. You will partner closely with business leaders to deliver insightful financial guidance that supports decision-making and drives continuous performance improvement—all while ensuring compliance with company standards and maintaining the highest quality of financial insights.

• * Principal Accountabilities:
  
  

You will be responsible for leading the comprehensive financial planning and analysis function, overseeing the development and execution of the Annual Business Plan, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial projections. This role requires close collaboration with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment and to provide rigorous financial evaluation of business proposals.

Responsibilities include managing performance reporting, variance analysis, and the delivery of accurate and timely management information. The role will also drive automation, digitalization, and the enhancement of reporting frameworks to improve efficiency and decision-making processes.

In addition, the postholder will ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) standards, audit requirements, and quality management systems. The role includes leading initiatives for cost control and operational efficiency, supporting cross-functional optimization projects, and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Leadership of the FP&A team is critical, ensuring high-quality output, effective reporting to the Board and management, and continuous development of team capabilities.

• *About You
  
  

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant/MBA Finance
  
  

Experience

• Proven significant experience in finance, preferably within the oil & gas or petrochemical industry.
• Strong expertise in financial planning methodologies and business planning processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and engage with both internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• In-depth understanding of management reporting frameworks, financial metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Proficient in financial analysis techniques, cost accounting principles, and financial modelling tools.
• Skilled in data analysis methods to support informed business decision-making
• Proficient in ERP/SAP systems with hands-on experience
• Strong understanding of financial planning and modelling methodologies
• In-depth knowledge of industry dynamics and business processes
• Experienced in managing teams and leading cross-functional collaboration
• Skilled in utilising reporting systems to deliver accurate and actionable insight
• *Closing Date
  
  

This vacancy will close on 4th July 2025.

• Competitive Salary
• 10% Company Contribution Pension rising to 15% with service.
• 25 days Holiday, increasing with service.
• Private Medical Insurance
• Additional Flex Benefits- including Holiday Purchase
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme with Exclusive access to a range of Discounts
• Free Secure On-Site Car Parking

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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