Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Gleeson Recruitment Group; Burton-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading client of Gleeson Recruitment Group is seeking a commercially minded finance professional to join their FP&A team. In this role, you will handle budgeting, forecasting, and implementing planning systems while collaborating closely with senior leadership to deliver critical financial insights. Ideal candidates will possess strong Excel skills, relevant finance qualifications, and a proactive approach to financial analysis. This position benefits from a flexible work arrangement with three days in the office and two from home.

Qualifications

• Experience in FP&A, budgeting, or financial modelling.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence others.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain models for budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow.
• Lead financial aspects of capital projects from budgeting to review.
• Produce monthly and quarterly reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Excel

Financial modelling

Budgeting

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

Job description

Gleeson Recruitment Group are working with a client based in the Burton area that are looking for a commercially minded finance professional to join their FP&A team. Reporting to the FP&A Manager, you'll play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and implementing a new planning system. You'll also lead the finance element of capital investment projects, working closely with wider business teams.

This role involves developing financial models, producing meaningful analysis, and partnering with senior leaders to support strategic decisions. You'll also be responsible for preparing regular reporting packs that provide clear insight into business performance against budgets and forecasts.

The business can offer a salary between 45,000 - 55,000 with 3 days in the office and 2 from home.

Gleeson Recruitment Group are working with a client based in the Burton area that are looking for a commercially minded finance professional to join their FP&A team. Reporting to the FP&A Manager, you'll play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and implementing a new planning system. You'll also lead the finance element of capital investment projects, working closely with wider business teams.

This role involves developing financial models, producing meaningful analysis, and partnering with senior leaders to support strategic decisions. You'll also be responsible for preparing regular reporting packs that provide clear insight into business performance against budgets and forecasts.

The business can offer a salary between 45,000 - 55,000 with 3 days in the office and 2 from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain models for budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow

• Support the rollout across the business

• Manage FX modelling in line with hedging policies

• Provide short- and long-term cash flow forecasts

• Deliver financial insight across operational areas

• Work with senior leaders to improve cost centre reporting

• Lead financial aspects of capital projects, from budgeting through to post-implementation review

• Support monthly results analysis and reporting with core and commercial finance teams

• Produce monthly and quarterly reports for internal and external stakeholders

• Help build the FP&A function, including mentoring future team members

Ideal Candidate

• Experience in FP&A, budgeting, or financial modelling

• Strong Excel skills

• The ability to work cross-functionally and influence others

• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive mindset

• A relevant finance qualification (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

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