Job Title:Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
Location: Northampton
Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving the Financial Planning and Analysis processes, providing critical insights and strategic guidance to senior management to support decision-making and drive business growth.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, collaborating with various departments to gather inputs and assumptions, and consolidating financial plans.
- Develop financial models and scenarios to analyze business performance, identify trends, and forecast future results.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.
- Provide insightful analysis of financial results, highlighting key drivers of performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Partner with business leaders to understand operational performance, assess financial implications of strategic initiatives, and provide actionable recommendations.
- Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as required by senior management.
- Manage and mentor a team of financial analysts, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.