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Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, Letchworth
Client:
Aila Recruitment | Certified B Corporation
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Posted:
24.04.2025
Expiry Date:
08.06.2025
Job Description:
Head of Financial Planning & Analysis
Are you a senior finance leader with expertise in FP&A and long-term strategic planning?
Aila is exclusively partnered with our longstanding client, recognized for their awards, offering an excellent environment for your growth.
About the Company:
* 11 years in Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For
* Approximately £100m turnover, leading British manufacturing business
* The leader in its field with two separate businesses within the Group
* Strong employee value proposition & sustainability focus
The Role:
The Group FP&A team acts as financial business partners to senior managers, responsible for 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 the implementation of a new global planning & reporting tool.
This senior finance role combines strategic oversight with hands-on responsibilities in global financial reporting and analysis to facilitate effective decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and prepare consolidated Group management accounts packs and support analysis to meet deadlines and quality standards
* Prepare tailored monthly reports with insightful commercial analysis, KPIs, and trends globally (sales, margins, manufacturing, overheads, working capital)
* Manage all management accountants within the FP&A team
* Collaborate with the Group IT team to implement a new global financial planning and reporting system
* Develop the monthly reporting timetable and coordinate deadlines
* Prepare monthly P&L forecasts
* Coordinate the budget process and prepare consolidated reports and analysis
* Prepare reports and analysis for the 5-Year Plan
* Act as Business Partner to operational and commercial stakeholders to meet financial targets
* Support decision-making with data and KPIs for Group CFO and CEO
The Ideal Candidate:
* Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA accountant with at least 10 years’ FP&A experience
* Proven management of a month-end FP&A team
* Experience in a complex, global, and evolving commercial environment
* Managing comprehensive budgets for a global business
* Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or product-based businesses
* Advanced Excel skills and experience implementing 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 have what it takes, apply now for further information.
About Aila Recruitment:
Aila is a specialist finance recruitment agency committed to connecting the best talent with the best roles. We act as an extension of our client's team and a career partner for our candidates' development.
If this role isn't quite right, contact us to explore other opportunities and start a partnership with a finance agency that prioritizes you.
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