114 Finance Leadership jobs in the United Kingdom
Head of Strategic Finance (Grade 5)
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Job Description:Job Category :Financial – Senior Posts
Location :County Hall, Somerset Council
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
The Head of Strategic Finance is responsible for providing high-quality financial, strategic accounting advice to major services within the Council. They are responsible for the financial health of Somerset Council, working closely with the Service Director Finance & Procurement to ensure the development of the financial strategy, assessing investments, and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
Leads and co-ordinates the Council’s key financial processes of Budget Setting, and Budget Monitoring for both revenue and capital funding and spend. Lead the Council’s Tax Setting and managing the Collection Fund.
Undertake strategic and tactical financial analysis, modelling, and evaluation to support leaders with data-driven decision making. Ensuring the Council meets its saving targets and other financial aims and objectives.
Leads and co-ordinates the Council’s key financial processes of Budget Setting, and Budget Monitoring for both revenue and capital funding and spend. Lead the Council’s Tax Setting and managing the Collection Fund.
Responsible for Somerset Pension fund and the Council’s Treasury Management activities around investments and debt management. The fund’s investment will be managed to achieve a return that will ensure solvency of the fund and provide long term cost efficiency and effectively manages risk
Responsible for the Council’s capital programme, including the Council’s investment portfolio and Council owned or part owned investment companies. Work closely with the capital team to lead the improvement of the budget setting process, and monitoring of the programme. Make authoritative recommendations that have a significant impact on the business over the short and long term. Recommendations could be technical or professional in nature.
Lead the development and implementation of strategy for an important area of responsibility within a function, anticipating complex issues, challenges, and opportunities, whilst ensuring integration with wider functional strategy.
This position is to cover 3 months long term absence.
Qualification/Knowledge/Experience/Skills
Qualifications
• Be a fully qualified Accountant (CCAB or equivalent) and with significant post qualification experience of working in complex organisations. Essential
• Evidence of work related continuing professional development. Essential
Skills
• Applies expertise to act as the Council’s ambassador for developing appropriate plans or performing necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements.
• Uses expertise to act as the lead on planning, organising, prioritising, and overseeing activities to efficiently meet business objectives.
• As part of the Finance Management Team leads on analysing data trends for use in reports to guide decision making.
• As part of the Finance Management Team leads on developing, monitoring, interpreting, and understanding policies and procedures, making sure they match council strategies and objectives.
• As part of the Finance Management Team leads on interpreting and applying knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies.
• Has extensive knowledge of local government finance including detailed knowledge of local government funding and pensions.
• A proven track record of making significant positive impact through system and process improvements.
• Evidence of dealing with governance.
• Evidence of working with and influencing stakeholders and partners.
Experience
• Experience level enables post holder to provide leadership to others regarding work related systems, processes, and challenges.
• Experienced in strategic management and leadership across company functions directing substantial resources over long-time frames.
#J-18808-LjbffrFinancial Analysis Manager
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We are looking for a talented Financial Analysis Manager to join our team specializing in Finance and Costing for Cummins in Daventry, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.
**In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:**
+ Lead the Costing and PFR team, setting clear goals and expectations for deliverables, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
+ Drive the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) submission and quarterly forecasts for key financial areas such as volumes, standard hours, managed expenses, purchase variances, inventory, variance analysis, and bridge preparation.
+ Conduct variance analysis for actuals vs. AOP/forecasts, including headcount, project expenses, wave savings, purchase variances, and inventory, providing financial insights and support to various stakeholders.
+ Oversee the annual standard cost-setting exercise, preparing detailed analyses of material cost and overhead changes to ensure accurate and well-supported standard cost updates.
+ Lead the Annual Physical Verification Exercise as the primary finance contact, managing planning, execution, and variance analysis to ensure high accuracy and compliance.
+ Support the financial closing process by ensuring accuracy in inventory valuation (including excess & obsolete stock), material cost reporting, and substantiation of high-quality balance sheet reconciliations.
+ Review and adjust tax forecasts, balance sheets, and cash flow hedge reports, ensuring alignment with changing financial forecasts and business strategies.
+ Coach and develop PFR & Inventory team members, fostering their professional growth, building technical capabilities, and creating a clear succession roadmap.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
**To be successful in this role you will need the following:**
+ Strong collaboration skills - Builds partnerships and works effectively with stakeholders to align financial performance with business goals.
+ Effective communication - Delivers clear, tailored financial insights to different audiences, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
+ Results-driven leadership - Provides direction, delegates tasks, and removes obstacles to achieve financial targets and business objectives.
+ Analytical and problem-solving expertise - Interprets complex financial data, identifies trends, and evaluates risks and opportunities to drive business improvements.
+ Strategic financial planning - Utilizes forecasting, variance analysis, and performance metrics to guide decision-making and align with organizational strategies.
+ Process optimization and adaptability - Continuously improves financial reporting and operational processes while effectively managing ambiguity and complexity.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education/ Experience:**
+ College, university, or equivalent degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required.
+ Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Accountant or similar certification required.
+ Experience using Oracle systems/tools would be beneficial.
+ Supervisory experience required.
**Job** Finance
**Organization** Cummins Inc.
**Role Category** Hybrid
**Job Type** Exempt - Experienced
**ReqID** 2410803
**Relocation Package** No
Chartered Accountant - Financial Analysis
Posted 6 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
Qualifications and Skills:
- 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.
Finance Early Talent Leadership Development Program
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Eaton, a global energy management leader with $22.3 billion in revenue in 2023, is dedicated to making energy safer, more efficient, and sustainable. With 92,000 employees serving customers in over 175 countries, we are committed to improving quality of life and protecting the environment.
Eaton's Finance Early Talent Leadership Development Program offers a unique opportunity to kick-start your international career. You'll receive leadership training, personal coaching, and network with senior leaders. Through rotational assignments across various locations and business areas, you will develop a broad skill set and prepare for future leadership roles.
Ready to make a real impact and advance your career? Join us to tackle real-world challenges alongside Eaton leaders. Upload your most recent CV to apply for the program. Recruitment starts in **February 2025** , and the program begins in **September 2025** .
Role location: **UK (Titchfield)**
**What you'll do:**
+ Program duration: Two years.
+ Rotations:
+ 1st Year: Two six-month assignments in Operations and Specialty Finance roles
+ 2nd Year: One 12-month assignment in Financial Planning & Analysis
+ Locations: Two different countries within the EMEA region
+ Examples of roles within the Program: Accounting & Tax, Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Manufacturing/Plant Controlling, Product Line Controlling, Commercial or Supply Chain Management Finance - depending on the country and business unit you will focus on.
**Qualifications:**
+ Currently possess or will have obtained a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance by August 2025. A master's degree in these fields is also preferred.
+ Work or internship experience is a plus (up to 2 years of experience)
**Skills:**
+ Effective communication
+ Proactivity and curiosity
+ Ability to learn fast and take challenging tasks
+ Desire to build a leadership career in a multinational company
+ Flexibility to relocate within the EMEA region during the program
**What We Offer You:**
+ Being part of a company that has been in business for more than 100 years, is well known in the industry, and has a major impact on the energy industry.
+ Work in a company with commitment to Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability.
+ Comprehensive support throughout the relocation process, both during and after the program, tailored to your rotation.
+ Exclusive learning curriculum designed to bolster your leadership skills. During the program, you will attend 20 training sessions focused on developing key skills, such as critical thinking, emotional intelligence, career management and self-presentation.
+ Annual Early Talent Conference and other events to expand your network within Eaton by connecting with senior leaders and fellow participants on key topics - from sustainability and diversity to team management and business development.
+ Strong, agile, and diverse team locally and globally.
+ Hybrid worktime model for balancing your work and life.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.
Finance Early Talent Leadership Development Progam
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Join our Early Talent Leadership Development Program!
Eaton, a global energy management leader with $22.3 billion in revenue in 2023, is dedicated to making energy safer, more efficient, and sustainable. With 92,000 employees serving customers in over 175 countries, we are committed to improving quality of life and protecting the environment.
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Financial Planning & Analysis
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We are actively looking for a Financial Analyst to join a fast-paced and highly commercial FP&A team, based in Witney.
This role reports to the Senior Finance Business Partner and is responsible for providing commercial and analytical support to the business at an exciting stage of development and growth.
Your new role
- Work with a wide range of stakeholders, including managers from branch network and central functions.
- Deliver insightful analysis of weekly business performance and monthly operational board packs
- Provide timely ad-hoc analysis of financial and non-financial drivers using Excel and PowerBI
- Support the budgeting and forecasting processes
- Work to a high level of accuracy whilst managing multiple priorities and deadlines with your stakeholders
What you'll need to succeed
- Competent in Excel with a desire to progress skills to an advanced level.
- Experience of handling financial and non-financial datasets.
- Experience of using budgeting and BI tools will be an advantage.
- Able to influence through developing relationships across the business.
- A good team player with a proactive attitude.
What you'll get in return
- 25 days holiday, increasing to 27 days through service (plus bank holidays)
- Study support towards a recognised accountancy qualification
- Access to a Healthcare Cashplan
- Discounts on gym membership
- Greatly enhanced maternity & paternity policies
- Cycle to work loan scheme
- Access to discounted personal health policies as well as a range of insurance products
- Retailer discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
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Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
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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.
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Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
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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 skincare, cleaning and hygiene products, and smart technologies. We provide solutions to Healthcare, Clean Industrial, Industrial, Office & Institutional, Hospitality & Travel, and Retail & Entertainment markets.
SC Johnson Professional® is a business unit within SC Johnson, a family-owned and led company and leading manufacturer of quality, trusted products since 1886.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary plus bonus li>Remote work is available once a week for eligible employees
- 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
- Healthcare and dental insurance
- Free Optical vouchers & hearing test vouchers
- Company pension scheme up to 6% employer contributions
- Life assurance based on 4 x your salary
- Access to employee assistance programmes
- Subsidized on-site canteen li>“Save a Space” £200 monthly prize draw. A ticket for the draw for everyday that you travel to work and don’t use a parking space or car share!
- Cy le to work scheme plus a bicycle storage area li>Free parking plus EV Charging Points at our Denby site (Powered by our own generated renewable electricity!)
- And so much more!
About the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager Role:
As FP&A Business Partner for the UK and Scandinavia, you will play a pivotal role in shaping commercial decisions through strategic financial insights and close collaboration with the General Managers in both regions. You'll build strong cross-functional relationships with local commercial teams, leveraging data intelligence to drive long-term profitability and identify opportunities for sustainable growth. This role is instrumental in supporting SC Johnson Professional’s strategic regional initiatives, ensuring financial performance aligns with broader business objectives.
Responsibilities as our Financial Planning & Analysis Manager include:
- Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams to influence business strategy and profitability.
- Identify growth opportunities and support initiatives that enhance long-term financial performance.
- Translate complex data into actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.
- Ensure alignment with regional financial targets and contribute to strategic planning processes.
- Monitor and report on key financial metrics, providing clear visibility into business performance.
- Support continuous improvement in financial processes, tools, and reporting standards.
- Collaborate closely with SC Johnson’s Shared Service Center to lead cross-functional financial processes, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Treasury, Tax, and Statutory Accounting disclosures. < i>Lead or support finance transformation projects that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting operations, while promoting simplification and best practices across the EU Finance Team.
Experience you’ll bring as our Financial Planning & Analysis Manager:
- < i>Strong technical understanding, particularly relational database models
- Prior work experience in SAP
- Strong track record in playing a lead role in budgeting and forecasting processes.
Behaviors you’ll need:
- < i>Demonstrated ability to deliver process improvement and change management.
- Excellent analytical skills & superior financial acumen.
- Strong commitment and high level of integrity
If you feel like you are the right fit for our Financial Planning & Analysis Manager , please click 'Apply' now - we'd love to hear from you!
We welcome applications from recent graduates in Packaging or Engineering disciplines who are excited to join our dynamic Engineering team.
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We value the collective richness of the differences people bring to the organization, including style, personality, thoughts, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and disability – that enables all to bring their full contributions to the organization.
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
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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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Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
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Join our Financial Planning & Analysis team to drive strategic financial insights and support business growth. You'll lead sales reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes, while delivering impactful analysis to guide decision-making.
What We Offer:
- Strong focus onwork-life balance
- Competitive compensation andcompany bonus
- Private medical insurance
- Career growth in a global, innovative company
- Indust.
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