Supports FP&A and core accounting processes in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, annual planning, investment appraisal, sales and margin reporting, inventory analysis, monthly performance reporting, month-end close, audit support, standard costing, and process improvement. The role partners with finance and operational teams to provide insights, explain variances, improve reporting, and support business decision-making.
Position Summary:Reporting to the Group FP&A Manager, this is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join a collaborative finance team and play a key role in delivering high-quality financial insight to the business.You’ll work closely with operational teams, contributing to decision-making through meaningful analysis, while gaining exposure across both FP&A and core financial processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Principle Responsibilities:
- Partner with the FP&A team and wider business to deliver clear, insightful financial analysis.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and the annual operating plan.
- Assist in evaluating new product initiatives through investment appraisal and business case analysis.
- Develop and enhance sales and margin reporting, including supporting BI system implementation.
- Provide insight to support inventory management, including excess and obsolete stock analysis.
- Contribute to monthly performance reporting, helping explain key drivers and variances.
- Support month-end close activities, including journals and balance sheet reviews.
- Collaborate across the FP&A function to drive continuous improvement and best practice.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives (e.g. Kaizen) to enhance efficiency and insight.
- Support audit requirements and standard costing processes.
- Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent).
- Strong Excel skills with a keen interest in data.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Some exposure to a manufacturing environment is ideal although not essential.
- A proactive, “can-do” attitude with a desire to learn and improve.
- Curious mindset, interested in understanding the story behind the numbers.
- Strong team player who enjoys collaborating with and supporting others.
- Able to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Clear and confident communicator with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- Energy and enthusiasm for improving processes and adding value.
- A drive to develop your skills and grow within FP&A.
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