Head of Financial Planning Analysis

Aila Recruitment | Certified B Corporation®; Letchworth; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aila Recruitment is seeking a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis for a leading British Manufacturing business. This strategic role involves managing the FP&A team, preparing financial reports, and supporting decision-making at the executive level. The ideal candidate will have extensive FP&A experience and advanced Excel skills, contributing to a dynamic and award-winning environment.

Benefits

Enhanced pension

Share Incentive Plan

Hybrid working (2-3 days in Letchworth)

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ FP&A experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or product-based businesses.
• Managing comprehensive budget processes for a global business.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prepare the consolidated Group management accounts packs.
• Prepare tailored monthly reporting, including insightful commercial analysis.
• Coordinate the budget process and prepare timely, accurate consolidated reports.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Financial analysis

People management

Education

Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA Accountant

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Recruiting high-calibre finance professionals for ambitious businesses | Founder & Director of Aila Recruitment | Certified B Corporation |…

Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Are you a senior finance leader with an emphasis on FP&A and long-term strategic planning?

Aila is exclusively partnered with our longstanding client, who has been recognized for their awards and offers an excellent environment for you to excel.

About the Company:

• 11 years in Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For
• ~£100m turnover, leading British Manufacturing business
• The leader in its field with two separate businesses in the Group
• Strong Employee Value Proposition & sustainably focused

The Role:

The Group FP&A team acts as financial business partners to senior managers within the Group and is responsible for preparing tailored financial reporting and analysis, including monthly management accounts, business performance analysis, annual budgets, and 5-year plans. You will manage this team, report to the Group CFO, and lead in delivering these responsibilities as well as implementing a new global planning & reporting tool.

This senior Finance role is both strategic and hands-on, involving global financial reporting and developing analysis to facilitate effective decision-making within the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and prepare the consolidated Group management accounts packs and support analysis to meet deadlines and quality standards
• Prepare tailored monthly reporting, including insightful commercial analysis and commentary on business performance, KPIs, and trends globally (sales, margins, manufacturing, overheads, and working capital)
• People management of all management accountants on the FP&A team
• Work with the Group IT team to implement a new global financial planning and management accounts reporting system
• Prepare the monthly reporting timetable and coordinate deadlines
• Prepare monthly P&L forecasts
• Coordinate the budget process and prepare timely, accurate consolidated reports and analysis
• Prepare consolidated reports and analysis for the 5-Year Plan
• Act as Business Partner to operational and commercial stakeholders to meet financial targets
• Support decision-making by Group CFO and CEO using data and KPIs

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA Accountant with at least 10 years’ FP&A experience
• Effective management of a month-end FP&A team
• Experience in a complex, global, and evolving commercial environment
• Managing comprehensive budget processes for a global business
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or product-based businesses
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to implement new reporting tools

What They Offer:

• Enhanced pension
• Share Incentive Plan
• Hybrid working (2-3 days in Letchworth)

How to Apply:

If you're excited about this opportunity and believe you can excel in this role, apply now for further information.

About Aila Recruitment:

Aila is a specialist finance recruitment business dedicated to providing the best jobs to the best people. We act as an extension of our client's business and as career coaches for our candidates' development.

Not the right role? Contact us to discuss other opportunities and partner with a finance agency that puts you first.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Analyst, Finance, and Management

Industries

• Manufacturing and Engineering Services

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