24 Associate Industrials Investment Banking jobs in the United Kingdom

Financial Planning and Analysis Director

Location: Coventry / Hybrid

Lead the Numbers. Shape the Strategy.

About the role:

As a Financial Planning and Analysis Director, you'll be at the heart of strategic decision-making in a leading services business that's transforming green spaces across the UK. This is a high-impact leadership role where your expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and data-driven insight will directly influence business performance and future growth.

You'll be the key link between the UK business and the wider Group, owning all financial planning processes and reporting. With a seat at the senior leadership table, you'll deputise for the CFO and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy. You'll also lead the adoption of Power BI across the finance function, championing reporting and driving a culture of continuous improvement.

This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) based in Coventry, with hybrid working and monthly travel to London for Group reviews.

About you:

You're a confident, commercially astute FP&A specialist who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment. You'll bring:

• Leading experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting in a complex, service-based business
• Strong communication skills to influence senior stakeholders and present insights clearly
• Expertise in Power BI and Excel, with a passion for turning data into action
• A proactive mindset with the ability to challenge constructively and drive change
• Experience working with Group-level reporting and ideally in a PE-backed environment
• A collaborative leadership style with the potential to step into a CFO role in the future

Your Benefits:

We offer a competitive package designed to support your success and wellbeing:

• Car Allowance & Bonus
• Private healthcare (for you and one other)
• Up to 6% matched pension + salary sacrifice scheme
• Hybrid working and flexible hours

Why Talent Solutions?

At Talent Solutions, we connect exceptional people with purposeful work. We partner with organisations that are shaping the future - from landscaping to environmental services - and we're proud to support careers that make a real difference. When you join us, you join a community that values innovation, integrity, and impact. We're committed to helping you to develop, thrive, and lead.

For more information and to apply, please click the apply link.

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FP&A Manager | Manufacturing | Hybrid/Lancashire Office 

A  growing UK FMCG business is looking for a commercially focused FP&A Manager to join their high-performing finance team. This is a visible and impact role driving performance insight, planning, and strategic decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead business-wide data and performance analysis strategy
li>Develop forecasting models, budgets, and scenario planning tools
• Drive KPI reporting and deliver actionable variance analysis
• Partner closely with commercial and supply chain teams to improve margin and profitability
• Support pricing, investment decisions, and new product launches
• Enhance financial systems, reporting accuracy, and use of BI tools

The Successful Candidate:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification
• 5+ years’ experience in FP&A, ideally within FMCG manufacturing
Strong financial modelling and Excel / BI expertise
• Commercial mindset and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders
• A proactive, analytical approach and a keen eye for performance improvement

A great opportunity to join a fast-paced, product-led business and shape financial insight at a strategic level. Apply confidentially to find out more.

FP&A Manager | Manufacturing | Hybrid/Lancashire Office 

A  growing UK FMCG business is looking for a commercially focused FP&A Manager to join their high-performing finance team. This is a visible and impact role driving performance insight, planning, and strategic decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead business-wide data and performance analysis strategy
li>Develop forecasting models, budgets, and scenario planning tools
• Drive KPI reporting and deliver actionable variance analysis
• Partner closely with commercial and supply chain teams to improve margin and profitability
• Support pricing, investment decisions, and new product launches
• Enhance financial systems, reporting accuracy, and use of BI tools

The Successful Candidate:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification
• 5+ years’ experience in FP&A, ideally within FMCG manufacturing
Strong financial modelling and Excel / BI expertise
• Commercial mindset and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders
• A proactive, analytical approach and a keen eye for performance improvement

A great opportunity to join a fast-paced, product-led business and shape financial insight at a strategic level. Apply confidentially to find out more.

Financial Planning and Analysis Director

Location: Coventry / Hybrid

Lead the Numbers. Shape the Strategy.

About the role:

As a Financial Planning and Analysis Director, you'll be at the heart of strategic decision-making in a leading services business that's transforming green spaces across the UK. This is a high-impact leadership role where your expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and data-driven insight will directly influence business performance and future growth.

You'll be the key link between the UK business and the wider Group, owning all financial planning processes and reporting. With a seat at the senior leadership table, you'll deputise for the CFO and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy. You'll also lead the adoption of Power BI across the finance function, championing reporting and driving a culture of continuous improvement.

This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) based in Coventry, with hybrid working and monthly travel to London for Group reviews.

About you:

You're a confident, commercially astute FP&A specialist who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment. You'll bring:

• Leading experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting in a complex, service-based business
• Strong communication skills to influence senior stakeholders and present insights clearly
• Expertise in Power BI and Excel, with a passion for turning data into action
• A proactive mindset with the ability to challenge constructively and drive change
• Experience working with Group-level reporting and ideally in a PE-backed environment
• A collaborative leadership style with the potential to step into a CFO role in the future

Your Benefits:

We offer a competitive package designed to support your success and wellbeing:

• Car Allowance & Bonus
• Private healthcare (for you and one other)
• Up to 6% matched pension + salary sacrifice scheme
• Hybrid working and flexible hours

Why Talent Solutions?

At Talent Solutions, we connect exceptional people with purposeful work. We partner with organisations that are shaping the future - from landscaping to environmental services - and we're proud to support careers that make a real difference. When you join us, you join a community that values innovation, integrity, and impact. We're committed to helping you to develop, thrive, and lead.

For more information and to apply, please click the apply link.

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Are you an experienced finance professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a dynamic, strategic role while still getting involved in the hands-on work? If so, we might have just the role for you!

The Altro Group are looking for a Head of FP&A  to join the Finance team. The Group FP&A team are financial business partners to the senior managers within the Altro Floors & Walls and Autoglym divisions and are responsible for preparing tailored financial reporting and analysis including monthly management accounts, analysis of business performance, annual budgets and 5-year plans.

This role leads the FP&A team of 6 Management accountants. This is a full time (37.5 hours a week), permanent, hybrid role (minimum of 3 days a week in our Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire HQ)

As well as an exciting opportunity and a competitive salary, what do we have offer? ?  

• Hybrid working – providing flexibility around both home and office? working (min 3 days in the office)
li>Starting holiday entitlement of 25 days, with the option to buy more
• Car allowance
• Single Person Private Medical cover with Bupa
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance from day one
• Occupational Sick Pay and onsite Occupational Health Service
• Confidential 24-hour life management and personal support service for you and your family
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits, including Maternity, Paternity, and Shared Parental Leave
• Free eye tests for all employees
• A paid day off each year for volunteering
• Free car parking at all our sites
• Long service awards
• Learning and Development support, regardless of your career stage
• Various social events, including the company Christmas party
• Retirement advice and support

What are we looking for in our ideal candidate?

We are looking for an experienced finance professional with a strong background in FP&A to lead our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will hold a CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or MBA in Finance and have a demonstrated experience in FP&A within a complex, global commercial environment.

You will have a proven track record in managing and optimising financial planning and reporting systems, preparing detailed management accounts, and conducting tailored business performance analysis across areas such as sales, margins, manufacturing, inventory, and working capital.

Your experience with system implementation, such as JDE or similar packages, and complex group financial reporting will be key to driving efficiency and accuracy.

You’ll be confident at developing financial models, interpreting data, and providing clear, concise insights for decision-making. With strong interpersonal and leadership skills, you’ll manage a talented FP&A team, demonstrate brilliant attention to detail, and proactively solve problems, all while ensuring deadlines and high-quality delivery.

So, who are The Altro Group? ? There are 2 trading divisions?Altro, a leading British manufacturer and supplier of premium flooring and wall cladding systems for construction and transport and?Autoglym, a leading British manufacturer and supplier of premium vehicle valeting products. We have been going strong since 1919. Family owned and run, we share family values; we care about you, each other and are passionate about what we do. Head to our?Life_at_altro?and?Life_at_Autoglym?Instagram pages to find out more about #LifeAtAltro #LifeAtAutoglym, and #ThePeopleBehindTheProduct 

Everyone is welcome at Altro for who they are, no matter what their background is or how they identify.  We appreciate that everyone is different and with that diverse uniqueness we can all thrive.   “We don’t want you to just work here.  We want you to belong here.”

Sounds like a great opportunity? Click apply today! We can’t wait to hear from you!

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a dynamic, strategic role while still getting involved in the hands-on work? If so, we might have just the role for you!

The Altro Group are looking for a Head of FP&A  to join the Finance team. The Group FP&A team are financial business partners to the senior managers within the Altro Floors & Walls and Autoglym divisions and are responsible for preparing tailored financial reporting and analysis including monthly management accounts, analysis of business performance, annual budgets and 5-year plans.

This role leads the FP&A team of 6 Management accountants. This is a full time (37.5 hours a week), permanent, hybrid role (minimum of 3 days a week in our Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire HQ)

As well as an exciting opportunity and a competitive salary, what do we have offer? ?  

• Hybrid working – providing flexibility around both home and office? working (min 3 days in the office)
li>Starting holiday entitlement of 25 days, with the option to buy more
• Car allowance
• Single Person Private Medical cover with Bupa
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance from day one
• Occupational Sick Pay and onsite Occupational Health Service
• Confidential 24-hour life management and personal support service for you and your family
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits, including Maternity, Paternity, and Shared Parental Leave
• Free eye tests for all employees
• A paid day off each year for volunteering
• Free car parking at all our sites
• Long service awards
• Learning and Development support, regardless of your career stage
• Various social events, including the company Christmas party
• Retirement advice and support

What are we looking for in our ideal candidate?

We are looking for an experienced finance professional with a strong background in FP&A to lead our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will hold a CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or MBA in Finance and have a demonstrated experience in FP&A within a complex, global commercial environment.

You will have a proven track record in managing and optimising financial planning and reporting systems, preparing detailed management accounts, and conducting tailored business performance analysis across areas such as sales, margins, manufacturing, inventory, and working capital.

Your experience with system implementation, such as JDE or similar packages, and complex group financial reporting will be key to driving efficiency and accuracy.

You’ll be confident at developing financial models, interpreting data, and providing clear, concise insights for decision-making. With strong interpersonal and leadership skills, you’ll manage a talented FP&A team, demonstrate brilliant attention to detail, and proactively solve problems, all while ensuring deadlines and high-quality delivery.

So, who are The Altro Group? ? There are 2 trading divisions?Altro, a leading British manufacturer and supplier of premium flooring and wall cladding systems for construction and transport and?Autoglym, a leading British manufacturer and supplier of premium vehicle valeting products. We have been going strong since 1919. Family owned and run, we share family values; we care about you, each other and are passionate about what we do. Head to our?Life_at_altro?and?Life_at_Autoglym?Instagram pages to find out more about #LifeAtAltro #LifeAtAutoglym, and #ThePeopleBehindTheProduct 

Everyone is welcome at Altro for who they are, no matter what their background is or how they identify.  We appreciate that everyone is different and with that diverse uniqueness we can all thrive.   “We don’t want you to just work here.  We want you to belong here.”

Sounds like a great opportunity? Click apply today! We can’t wait to hear from you!

• You'll lead the production and distribution of monthly Flash and Management Accounts, ensuring accuracy, appropriateness and adherence to agreed timeframes, investigating variances against budgets and identifying cost-saving or growth opportunities.
• You'll lead and manage our statutory reporting and compliance processes including the production of the annual statutory accounts and co-ordinating the year end audit.
• You'll oversee the production of detailed annual budgets and financial forecasts (including surplus/deficit, balance sheet and cashflow statements) based on past performance, growth forecasts and current trends. Building strong relationships with all budget holders to ensure robust & accurate reporting.
• You'll develop and provide the financial foundation for the Five to Drive framework, ensuring that financial KPIs are clearly defined, accurately measured, and integrated with the broader organizational KPI dashboard.
• You'll develop and maintain financial models (annual budgeting and long term financial models) to support annual plans, strategic initiatives and long-term business plans ensuring robust reporting conventions and controls, but allowing appropriate flexibility for assumption changes and scenario testing.
• You'll develop business reports of a high quality and industry leading standard, taking advantage of available analytical/ presentation software such as BI reporting with a focus on financial aspects of the Five to Drive priorities.
• You'll ensure that the financials including KPIs are regularly benchmarked against appropriate organisations.
• You'll collaborate with the Performance Improvement Manager to ensure financial data is accurately reflected in the organizational KPI dashboard and Five to Drive reporting.
• You'll provide financial analysis expertise to support decision-making related to Five to Drive strategic initiatives.
• You'll ensure the provisions of the Treasury Management policy are adhered to at all times and will assist the Finance Director to review Treasury Management policies as required.
• You'll manage the loan portfolio with external funders/banks including loan compliance reporting, and co-ordinating the property valuations for the banks
• You'll oversee our clients insurance programme, including pulling together the annual renewal's submission, assessing the adequacy and appropriateness of insurance cover and ensure all claims are processed efficient and effectively.
• You'll ensure that that appropriate contracts are in place for our professional advisors, including insurance brokers, external auditors, and investment managers, undertaking competitive procurement processes as needed to ensure compliance with good practice and governance.

• You'll lead the production and distribution of monthly Flash and Management Accounts, ensuring accuracy, appropriateness and adherence to agreed timeframes, investigating variances against budgets and identifying cost-saving or growth opportunities.
• You'll lead and manage our statutory reporting and compliance processes including the production of the annual statutory accounts and co-ordinating the year end audit.
• You'll oversee the production of detailed annual budgets and financial forecasts (including surplus/deficit, balance sheet and cashflow statements) based on past performance, growth forecasts and current trends. Building strong relationships with all budget holders to ensure robust & accurate reporting.
• You'll develop and provide the financial foundation for the Five to Drive framework, ensuring that financial KPIs are clearly defined, accurately measured, and integrated with the broader organizational KPI dashboard.
• You'll develop and maintain financial models (annual budgeting and long term financial models) to support annual plans, strategic initiatives and long-term business plans ensuring robust reporting conventions and controls, but allowing appropriate flexibility for assumption changes and scenario testing.
• You'll develop business reports of a high quality and industry leading standard, taking advantage of available analytical/ presentation software such as BI reporting with a focus on financial aspects of the Five to Drive priorities.
• You'll ensure that the financials including KPIs are regularly benchmarked against appropriate organisations.
• You'll collaborate with the Performance Improvement Manager to ensure financial data is accurately reflected in the organizational KPI dashboard and Five to Drive reporting.
• You'll provide financial analysis expertise to support decision-making related to Five to Drive strategic initiatives.
• You'll ensure the provisions of the Treasury Management policy are adhered to at all times and will assist the Finance Director to review Treasury Management policies as required.
• You'll manage the loan portfolio with external funders/banks including loan compliance reporting, and co-ordinating the property valuations for the banks
• You'll oversee our clients insurance programme, including pulling together the annual renewal's submission, assessing the adequacy and appropriateness of insurance cover and ensure all claims are processed efficient and effectively.
• You'll ensure that that appropriate contracts are in place for our professional advisors, including insurance brokers, external auditors, and investment managers, undertaking competitive procurement processes as needed to ensure compliance with good practice and governance.