A Financial Planning & Analysis Controller opportunity has become available with a leading engineering manufacturing business located in Coventry. This is a fantastic opportunity for skilled FP&A Controller or Management Accountant to join a busy and growing business, where you will have full ownership of financial planning and costing management. The successful Financial Planning & Anaysis Controller will work closely with the Financial Director in delivering strategic planning, financial steering and business analytics. You will require Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and competence in Power BI, with excellent reporting skills. Financial Planning & Analysis Controller – Responsibilities. Strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting Weekly & monthly reporting to local management and group reporting Sales and Margin analysis Cost Accounting Cost Centre Management & Shared Allocation of Overheads Monthly Financial Reporting Package P&L preparation and variance analysis Profitability Analysis of Products, Markets & Customers Sales Pricing and Discounting Purchase Pricing analysis Productivity & Labour Efficiency reporting R&D projects Product Costing, including Inventory Steering & Purchasing Controlling (PI & PPV) Supporting the development & optimisation of reporting systems Key contact for external audit Essential Skills required. Proven experience in a financial function – Management Accountant or similar Ideally CIMA qualified or studying CIMA Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills Experience gained providing financial analysis within a manufacturing business Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail P&L ownership Budgeting & Forecasting Cost Accounting ERP Experience – Oracle desirable If you are a Financial Planner or Management Accountant who is seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity where you play the key role in financial planning for a leading manufacturing business, then please apply with your latest CV