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 verbal communication skills sufficient to prepare financial documents, reports, and presentations.
• Ability to influence, communicate, challenge, and motivate at all levels, maintaining effective relationships across the business  
• Pragmatic approach to problem solving  
• Team player  
• Ability to create and deliver Innovative financial solutions  
• Commercially business minded challenging the status quo / drive & influence change  
• Sets high standards, with the ability to implement and maintain controls  
• Applies drive to the Finance agenda, whilst making it meaningful cross functionally  
• Can meet strict and challenging deadlines  
• Proactive, energetic, and enthusiastic – adopts a positive attitude to their work & environment