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 v...