Hays Senior Finance are Partnering with an ambitious PE back engineering business based on the outskirts of Cheltenham, recruiting for a rare FP&A Analyst opportunity offering a package in the region of £55,000-£65,000 plus 16% bonus.
Why join our client? This is a great opportunity for an ambitious individual to make their mark with a growing private equity back business that offers progression, development and the opportunity to business partner across the business.
The role is accountable for overseeing core financial operations, particularly focusing on revenue, cost of sales, and royalties, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the monthly financial reports from the FP&A team. This will be demonstrated through timely, precise, and insightful month-end data that enables senior management and the wider business to grasp key performance drivers.
How you'll make an impact Reporting to the Head of FP&A, The role will focus on identifying emerging informational needs within the business, with the goal of gathering, analysing, and reporting this information to assist management in making informed decisions, ultimately supporting the creation of strategic and financial plans
Preparing for and attending weekly flash forecast meetings to assess the latest financial position of the company. Attending operational walkround meetings to see where finance can positively impact the business taking relevant actions where applicable and making them happen in a timely manner. Posting and reconciling items that relate to revenue, cost of sales and royalties, including both P&L and B/S nominals Support the accurate maintenance and analysis of B/S, P&L, cash flows and other reports to summarise current and projected financial position of the company. Supporting Customer Programme Managers to understand the financial performance of their Value Stream to support their decision making process. Support the organisations budgeting and forecasting process, including but not limited to data gathering and analysis to feed into site and group reporting. Production of the management report pack by working day 5, including a full analysis of financial information, detailing variance to budgets, forecasts, and prior year. Ensure that appropriate internal and external controls and financial accounting standards are adhered to in the preparation and completion of month end journals and reports to safeguard business assets. Supporting the company's annual audit process by maintaining accurate and detailed audit trails and supporting audit queries. Ensure all reporting information is relevant and accurate by making sure that reports are reviewed and amended regularly to reflect changes in the business's informational needs. Why we're excited about you Our client is very proud of their culture, and this role is suited to someone who enjoys a fast paced working environment.
ACCA or CIMA Qualified. Experience of working in a fast-paced environment. Skilled in communicating confidently at all levels and explaining financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Capable of building and nurturing business relationships across all departments Adept at stakeholder management and communication What you'll get in return This is a rare opportunity to fast-track your career and learn from a very talented finance leadership team. They are offering:
£55,000 - £65,000 basic salary 16% Bonus Hybrid/flexible working - 1 day a week Amazing offices just off the M5 (Cheltenham junction) Great pension, medical, and life insurance 25 days holiday + bank holidays Fast track progression