Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Responsibilities

• 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 centre 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 centre 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.
• 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).
• 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.
• Support one‑off requests from the Director of Operations and other members of the Leadership/ Management 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.

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.

Hard Skills

• budgeting
• forecasting
• financial reporting
• cost analysis
• investment appraisal
• Key Performance Indicators
• financial planning
• management accounting
• financial solutions
• cost efficiency

Soft Skills

• communication
• influencing
• problem solving
• team player
• motivation
• relationship management
• innovation
• drive for change
• high standards
• proactivity

Certifications & Qualifications

• ACA
• ACCA
• CIMA