Financial Planning Analyst

FP&A Analyst opportunity with a growing PE backed business, based in Birmingham (hybrid). Reporting to the FP&A and Partnering Lead, the role covers budgeting, rolling forecasts and variance reporting, plus performance and fleet utilisation analysis, with real scope to influence CAPEX and commercial decision making. It would suit a newly qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant who's strong in Excel, comfortable working at pace, and keen to build a broad FP&A skillset within a business with genuine growth trajectory.

KEY TASKS

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Support the FP&A and Partnering Lead with preparation of annual budgets and monthly rolling forecasting
• Maintain budgets and forecasts within the ERP system and database
• Prepare budget packs and assist with presentation to various stakeholders
• Provide ad hoc analysis with recommendations on how to maximise value
• Deliver weekly, monthly and YTD feedstock variance reports against budget, rolling forecasts and contracted volumes
• Financial scrutiny of open book arrangements with hauliers, including review of outcomes
• Maintain the Risks & Opportunities register and performance trackers
• Assess performance of CAPEX requests

Financial Reporting

• Own the reporting framework to allow in month live financial variance reporting and site optimisation
• Primary finance resource responsible for performance reporting and fleet utilisation analysis
• Issue weekly performance reports, liaising with site teams to enable monitoring and challenge of performance
• Prepare monthly performance reports

Ad Hoc

• Deputise for the FP&A and Partnering Lead as and when required
• Support the development of finance related initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

Part qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) with strong financial and cost control skills.

PERSON SPECIFICATION / KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Strong mathematical, financial analysis and critical thinking skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail
• Organisational and planning skills
• IT skills, especially advanced Excel and strong Word and PowerPoint skills
• Ability to multi task and work at a fast pace
• Looking for opportunities for continuous improvement, within the business, personally and within the finance team and wider business
• A problem solver who contributes with solutions and suggestions
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-finance colleagues