We are delighted to partner with our client to recruit an FP&A Lead role. You will assist in the preparation of commercial and operational analysis, as well as preparing reporting packages used to communicate business performance to key management. This role is expected to interact with senior level management regarding actual and forecasted financial performance, and drive performance improvements through engagement with the business functions.

Client Details

Our client is a market leading Global Manufacturing Business with a brand new site in Glasgow. The will offer a working pattern of 4x days in the office and 1x day working from home with free parking available.

Description

The successful candidate will likely have the following responsibilities:

Support Financial Controller in calculation and monitoring of various outlook analytics
You will act as a business partner to the management team and working cross-functionally with key collaborators across the business.
Coordinate and review quarterly forecast submissions from business sites and ensure plans are in place to achieve quarterly and annual targets.
Balance Sheet Reviews and ICQ Reviews
Preparation of monthly financials for submission to Financial Controller for review
Support in completion of Annual Operating Plan
Active participation in monthly and/or quarterly outlook calls with the business sites
Improve reporting processes to enhance team efficiency.
Track and review product pricing and cost development to ensure profitability targets are achieved
Lead in audit, year end and internal control queries
Responsible for analysing our net sales/purchase exposure to foreign currency and maintaining our FX hedge
Ensure accounting policies align with the relevant accounting standards and are followed
Build and maintain systems and procedures to ensure the efficient and effective management of the company's finances in line with corporate objectives
Submit monthly finance schedules including POR (Forecast), Destination Sales, Product Group and Kind of Business (KOB) reports to HFM liaising with Financial Controller
Prepare schedules for external auditors liaising with other departments as requiredProfile

The successful candidate will likely have the following profile:

Qualified accountant of a recognised professional body with post qualification exp
Sound and up to date knowledge of UKGAAP and USGAAP
ACCA/ACA/CIMA/ICAS qualified
Proven exp in owning the management accounts & experience in financial planning and analysis
Strong proficiency in using Excel and build analytical tools to aid decision makingJob Offer

This role offers a competitive salary between £50,000-£60,000 DOE plus great wider benefits