Senior FP&A AnalystRuncorn£65K - £70K + car + bonusHybrid WorkingWe are seeking a qualified Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist with a strong background in Manufacturing and Costing to join this Runcorn-based business.In this pivotal role, you will drive value by producing accurate monthly reports, forecasts, and long-term financial planning. With a focus on business partnering, you'll support your business area by developing financial models that enable sound decision-making and effective cost control.Key Responsibilities:Financial Planning & Analysis

• Collaborate with local management to develop and support forecasts, budgets, and Medium-Term for manufacturing-focused business streams and cost centres.
• Ensure forecasts are precisely phased to reflect business conditions, accurately uploaded in SAP and IBM Cognos TM1.
• Establish and monitor robust controls over plant costs, including production cost centres and material usage.
• Take ownership of standard cost calculations, ensuring that costs are accurately maintained within local systems.
• Prepare and consolidate monthly reports for the UK, Regional, and Group levels, ensuring timely delivery.
• Conduct sales & EBIT reviews and reconciliations ahead of monthly reporting deadlines.
• Input monthly results & providing detailed commentary for the Market Unit board pack.
• Resolve stakeholder queries efficiently following monthly management reporting
• Business Partnering
• Support business stream management in effectively controlling costs within budgets, attending key meetings as a financial partner.
• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders and develop financial models that deliver consistent and accurate insights into business performance.
• Contribute to effective decision-making by providing a high level of financial and commercial acumen, along with department-specific KPIs.

Essential Experience:

• Professionally qualified accountant, either CIMA or ACCA
• 5 years Manufacturing experience desirable
• Comprehensive working knowledge of SAP
• Excellent commercial and business partnering skills
• Strong Communication Skills

Reporting Structure:This role reports directly to the CFO & Site Director.If you are interested in applying for this position then please do not hesitate to apply via the link below.