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• Preparing and analysing financial statements, management accounts, and budgets.
• Developing financial models and forecasts to support strategic planning and investment decisions.
• Conducting variance analysis and providing insights into financial performance.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) and regulatory requirements.
• Assisting with audit processes and liaising with external auditors.
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements within the finance function.
• Managing accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely payments and collections.
• Providing financial advice and support to other departments.
• Staying up-to-date with industry trends and changes in financial regulations.
• Mentoring junior members of the finance team.

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a similar accounting role, preferably within industry.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting, management accounting, and corporate finance.
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modelling).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with ERP systems is a significant advantage.

CMA is delighted to be working with a Poole based organisation who are looking to appoint a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager on a fixed term contract basis for 12 months. This key role within the finance function, supporting the UK Finance Director while working closely with sales, commercial, and operational teams. The successful candidate will lead budgeting and forecasting, provide detailed project accounting, and deliver meaningful insights to drive both long-term planning and day-to-day commercial decision making.

What will the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager role involve?

• Leading the budgeting and forecasting process, including monthly and ad-hoc reporting down to contribution margin level;
• Ownership of project accounting, including month end reporting, revenue recognition, contribution margin and stock analysis;
• Delivering meaningful financial insights to support bids, commercial decisions, and departmental performance reviews;
• Developing profitability reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting internal/external audit requirements;
• Managing and developing the FP&A team, while building strong relationships across finance, sales, operations, and engineering.

Suitable Candidate for the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager vacancy:

• Qualified or at final stages of (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent);
• Proven experience in FP&A, management reporting and project accounting, ideally within a manufacturing environment;
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent problem-solving and communication skills;
• Confident presenting complex financial information to senior stakeholders;
• Proactive approach to process improvement and collaborative working.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Financial Planning & Analysis Manager:

• Salary £50,000 – £60,000 plus benefits package;
• Opportunity to join a highly regarded and growing organisation;
• Clear scope for career progression, with potential to step into a Head of FP&A or senior leadership role;
• Hybrid working with occasional UK and overseas travel required.

CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.

CMA is delighted to be working with a Poole based organisation who are looking to appoint a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager on a fixed term contract basis for 12 months. This key role within the finance function, supporting the UK Finance Director while working closely with sales, commercial, and operational teams. The successful candidate will lead budgeting and forecasting, provide detailed project accounting, and deliver meaningful insights to drive both long-term planning and day-to-day commercial decision making.

What will the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager role involve?

• Leading the budgeting and forecasting process, including monthly and ad-hoc reporting down to contribution margin level;
• Ownership of project accounting, including month end reporting, revenue recognition, contribution margin and stock analysis;
• Delivering meaningful financial insights to support bids, commercial decisions, and departmental performance reviews;
• Developing profitability reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting internal/external audit requirements;
• Managing and developing the FP&A team, while building strong relationships across finance, sales, operations, and engineering.

Suitable Candidate for the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager vacancy:

• Qualified or at final stages of (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent);
• Proven experience in FP&A, management reporting and project accounting, ideally within a manufacturing environment;
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent problem-solving and communication skills;
• Confident presenting complex financial information to senior stakeholders;
• Proactive approach to process improvement and collaborative working.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Financial Planning & Analysis Manager:

• Salary £50,000 – £60,000 plus benefits package;
• Opportunity to join a highly regarded and growing organisation;
• Clear scope for career progression, with potential to step into a Head of FP&A or senior leadership role;
• Hybrid working with occasional UK and overseas travel required.

CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.

SC Johnson Professional have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join the team based in Denby. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis , and in return, you will receive a competitive salary .

About us:

Joining the team at SC Johnson Professional® makes you part of a family company with a deep history in the professional market as a leading manufacturer of .

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Dyson Farming is a family-owned business, with a vision to benefit future generations through a commitment to commercially viable and environmentally sustainable food production at scale.  We strive to be industry leaders in efficient, carbon-neutral, high-technology agriculture, employing highly skilled, pioneering people and supported by research and development in an ever-closer partnership with our sister company, Dyson.  We see the future of agriculture as an exciting opportunity to improve the nation’s food security, health, and economic growth.

The FP&A Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping our financial strategy and driving business growth. They will collaborate with the FC and senior stakeholders to provide accurate financial analysis and actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making. This role requires exceptional analytical skills, ability to think “big picture” and strategically, strong communication, and the ability to translate financial information into meaningful information for the wider business.

This role will be responsible for all forward near-term looking financial information, including the annual budget, quarterly forecasting and rolling forecasts in between. It will also be key to delivery our longer term plan, going out to the 5 year strategic plan for the company. This includes producing insightful reports for stakeholders, including senior management, to enhance operational efficiency and long-term financial performance.

Requirements

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

Overall FP&A

• Develop and maintain robust financial models to evaluate business performance and support strategic initiatives.
• Own the preparation of 3-way financial models (Income Statements, Cashflows, and Balance Sheets) to support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning.

Monthly cadence (Monthly forecasting)

• Prepare and issue out reports that consolidate profit outlook outside of formal reforecasting, collating and understanding updates from relevant BP teams.
• Responsibility for preparing of month end packs (company level), periodic analysis of P&L performance metrics, working capital and capex, working to improve reporting to include relevant content in line with key initiatives and views of senior finance members.

Budgeting & 5 YP

• Agree annual planning cycle and co-ordinate detailed timetables in line with WB and Controlling & BP team
• Support delivery of reforecasts and long-range planning, including monthly reforecasts, budget and 5-year strategic plans by collating the roll up of results and keeping FC and business informed of all risks and opportunities to the forecast

Reporting & Financial Analysis

Reporting Focused Areas

• Deliver month-end senior management reports, executive summaries, and business KPI reports, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
• This includes taking ownership for the preparation of the power point slides/reports for delivery to FC and CFO to explain major drivers of forecasts/budget and explain key movements vs previous expectations (eg 5YP, budget or forecast)
• Create Board presentations to show key drivers of budget/forecast at a higher level of detail but ensuring key messages are conveyed
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports, including charts, tables and graphs to enable presentation of data in an effective format.
• Leading the automation of Board reports and business performance reports to drive accuracy, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Risks and Opportunity tracking to ensure the Senior Leadership Team is well informed on potential headwinds, that there are no surprises, and mitigating actions can be taken.

 Financial Analysis & Modelling

• Present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders in a clear and impactful way, enabling data-driven decision-making.
• Develop financial modelling templates for use across multiple BUs, to support robust forward-thinking analysis and decision making.
• Identify value add areas and supporting the FC with ad hoc projects and deep dives.
• Evaluating financial and business performance, with trends, variances and risks and highlighting areas for improvement.
• Provide analysis to evaluate strategic financial projects/opportunities and risks and support strategic decisions.

Strategic Funding Control & Cashflow Reporting

Cashflow

• Responsible for free cashflow forecasting, budgeting and reporting variances for the business, working closely with BP and Controlling team to keep cash forecasts up to date and accurate. Improve current modelling and processes, updating regularly and efficiently.

Strategic Funding from WB

Responsible for controlling and managing the funds issued by WB for specific projects in DFL

Monitoring to ensure spend is in line with approval and sources of funding are ring fenced as appropriate

Ensuring clear triangulation and control between capex spend (in year and multi year projects), cashflow and funding sources (strategic and self funding)

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted partner to the FC, senior leadership, and business unit heads, providing financial insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with the controlling and BP teams, as well as business unit owners to ensure alignment during the budget and forecasting processes.
• Support non-finance stakeholders in managing their cost budgets, offering guidance to improve financial outcomes as required.
  
  

Process Improvement & Systems Optimisation

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of financial planning and analysis.
• Evaluate, implement, and optimise tools and systems to improve financial analytics, reporting, and business intelligence.

·    Recommendations and implementation of process and reporting improvements through automation solutions and standardisation across the business.

Team Development

• Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence within the Finance function

Personal

Technical Skills

Essential

• Qualified Accountant - CIMA/ACCA/ACA
• Degree in Accounting and Finance or related field
• Significant experience in financial planning and analysis or a similar role.
• Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and strategic planning.
• Experience working with senior leaders and non-finance stakeholders to influence decision-making and optimise financial performance.
• Highly skilled in the use of MS Excel & Power Point

o   Desirable but not essential

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Sage Intacct) and financial planning tools (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, Planful).
• Familiarity with data visualisation tools like Power BI or Tableau.
• Food/Agriculture industry experience

–    Other skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Embraces change and enjoys the challenge of working in a fast paced environment
• Critical ability to be able to cut through complexity and simplify principles & approaches
• Professionalism and integrity with impact and presence and flexible approach to work
• Willing to take responsibility and ownership for tasks, able to work as part of a multifunctional team
• Critical thinking, inquisitive and prepared to challenge the norm.
• Demonstrates leadership capability and the ability to influence others
• Excellent communication skills; visual, written and verbal.
• Proactive, results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and meeting deadlines.

Benefits

• 24 days holiday plus

• Lead the Financial Planning & Analysis function.
• Develop and manage financial models and forecasts.
• Oversee the budgeting and planning processes.
• Prepare and present financial performance reports.
• Provide strategic financial insights to senior leadership.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes.