Manager, Fin Plann & Analysis

To lead and develop financial planning and analysis: Forecasting, KPI’s and business analysis agenda and drive successful delivery against key defined milestones. Support both site/management in understanding and improving current and future performance

Job responsibilities

Management Accounting:

Responsibility for the budget and forecast process in line with site and group requirements.

Assisting, as required, the Financial Controller / Finance Director during the monthly reporting cycle, year-end statutory accounts preparation and subsequent audit.

Ensure regular cost center reviews meetings with key department managers, to drive change and action plans to focus on cost efficiency and ensure a cost-conscious approach to the business.

Support the procurement process with cost center managers, aiding the tendering process and relationship with suppliers as appropriate.

Assisting and supporting (when needed) Iberia Leadership Team and the Commercial Finance Director with investment appraisal process and the creation of investment memos for group.

KPI’s & Analysis:

Monitor Customer Profitability to assist and support the decision-making processes.

Preparation of costing of services to support the commercial team in terms of pricing and decision process.

Continually review, develop and deliver appropriate analysis that supports the leadership team.

Production of regular Key Performance Indicators for both internal and group use.

Weekly/Monthly reports as required by both local business/group

Presenting business results (weekly/monthly/quarterly upon request).

People Management:

Ensure effective management and development of the Financial Planning & Analysis team.

Lead by example, driving improvement and best practice and challenging under performance.

Ensure that regular reviews are carried out, maintaining a strong skill set of technical expertise within the team and planning for the future.

Have a strong, visual and active presence across the team and across the wider business.

Adhoc:

Support one-off requests from the Director of Operations and other members of the Leadership/ Management Team.

Organizational relationships skills

Direct reporting relationship with the Director, FP&A Europe

Functional reporting relationship with the General Managers and local Leadership Team

Works closely and effectively together with the wider Finance team to drive alignment

Works closely with site Operations Team, BD etc., to deliver goals and objectives

Job requirements

5+ Years Experience in a senior Management Accounting role. Supported by ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications, or Previous exposure to Operations, Manufacturing, Transportation, or Warehousing industries.

Demonstrated knowledge of budget and reporting systems such as HYPERION, ESSBASE, or equivalent.

Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills sufficient to prepare financial documents, reports, and presentations.

Ability to influence, communicate, challenge, and motivate at all levels, maintaining effective relationships across the business

Pragmatic approach to problem solving

Team player

Ability to create and deliver Innovative financial solutions

Commercially business minded challenging the status quo / drive & influence change

Sets high standards, with the ability to implement and maintain controls

Applies drive to the Finance agenda, whilst making it meaningful cross functionally

Can meet strict and challenging deadlines

Proactive, energetic, and enthusiastic – adopts a positive attitude to their work & environment