Head of Financial Planning & Analysis£90,000 - £100,000 + Car allowance, Bonus & BenefitsAre you a senior finance leader with an emphasis on FP&A ang long term strategic planning?Aila is exclusively partnered with our longstanding client who has constantly been recognised for their awards and offers an excellent environment for you to excel. About the Company:

11 years in Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For
~£100m turnover, leading British Manufacturing business
The leader in its field with two separate businesses in the Group
Strong Employee Value Proposition & sustainably focused

The Role:The Group FP&A team are financial business partners to the senior managers within the Group and are responsible for preparing tailored financial reporting and analysis, including monthly management accounts, analysis of business performance, annual budgets and 5-year plans. You will manage this team, reporting to the Group CFO and take lead in delivering this as well as implementing a new global planning & reporting tool.This is a senior Finance role that is both strategic and “hands on” in preparing global financial reporting and developing appropriate analysis to facilitate effective decision making within the business. Key Responsibilities:

Manage and prepare the consolidated Group management accounts packs and support analysis to agreed deadlines and quality standards
Prepare tailored monthly reporting including insightful commercial analysis of concise commentary on business performance, KPIs and trends globally (sales, margins, manufacturing, overheads and working capital) to facilitate effective decision making within the business
People manage all the management accountants on the FP&A team
Working with the Group IT team, complete the implementation of a new global financial planning and management accounts reporting system
Prepare the monthly reporting timetable and coordinate achievement of the deadlines
Prepare monthly P&L forecasts
Coordinate the budget processes and prepare timely and accurate consolidated information packs and analysis
Prepare timely and accurate consolidated information packs and analysis for the 5 Year Plan
Act as Business Partner to support & hold accountable Operational and Commercial stakeholders to meet financial targets for the business.
Support decision making by Group CFO and CEO with data and KPIs.

The Ideal Candidate:

Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA Accountant with at least 10 years’ experience in FP&A
Previous effective management of a month end FP&A team
Experience in a complex global and constantly evolving commercial environment
Managing comprehensive budget process for a complex global business
Experience in a manufacturing, engineering or product-based business
Advanced Excel skills and the ability to implement a new reporting tool

What they Offer:

Competitive salary: £90,000 - £100,000
Car Allowance: £9,000
Enhanced pension
Share Incentive Plan
25 days holiday, Healthcare & Life Insurance
Comprehensive benefits package
Hybrid working (2-3 days in Letchworth)

How to Apply:We want to hear from you if you're excited about this opportunity and believe you have what it takes to excel in this role. Apply now for further information.About Aila Recruitment:Aila is a specialist finance recruitment business dedicated to providing the best jobs to the best people. We operate as an extended arm of our client's business and a career coach for our candidates' ongoing development.Not quite the right role for you? Contact us to discuss other opportunities and start a partnership with a finance agency that puts you first.

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