FP&A Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant

A successful business based in Cheadle are currently looking to recruit a Financial Planning and Analysis Accountant on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Financial Director you will be responsible for;

• Providing financial and commercial analysis and information to support operational business decision making

• Performing a key role in all management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and planning processes, providing full analysis and insight of key business drivers

• Helping improve management information, developing new reports and models as appropriate

• Analysing business performance, challenging assumptions and highlighting any risks and opportunities to improve performance

• Support in the implementation of business strategies, forging close working relationships with divisional managers
• Analysing results and the review of Margins and Product Profitability - daily review of transactions, review of stock balances, recording and monitoring promotions, overview of operational costs

• Overall responsible for the budget process including group consolidation and the production of forecasts when required

• Cash forecasting, planning and reporting for the medium and long term

• Development of recording and reporting key drivers of the business, working with divisions within the business to improve the effectiveness of reporting

• Internal reviews of controls and procedures to ensure effectiveness and to seek efficiency improvements

• Overview of the accounting for other operating units & group companies with analysis of performance

• Undertake due diligence work for possible acquisitions

• In order to be considered for the role you will be a hands-on, qualified accountant with a skill set covering short and long-range planning, analysis and budgeting with a commercial outlook. You will be comfortable 'rolling up your sleeves' and immersing yourself in the detail with a strong analytical ability, flexible thinking and a dynamic, innovative approach as new business challenges arise. You will have a desire to constantly improve the performance information that you provide, using your detailed knowledge of P&L metrics coupled with advanced Excel skills. If this role sounds of interest then please do not hesitate to send your CV