109 Finance Leadership jobs in the United Kingdom
Finance Director Consultant - Media and Advertising
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About THE CFO HQ
THE CFO HQ provides outsourced CFO, controller, and accounting services for growing enterprises to augment and streamline their operations. By partnering with THE CFO HQ team, our clients have access to financial professionals with decades of experience without the need for a full-time staff.
What makes THE CFO HQ different? Clients see THE CFO HQ not just as another vendor but as a trusted partner who cares about their well-being. Our team members are resourceful, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, working alongside professionals in various industries with opportunities for both on-site and remote work.
About the Job
We are seeking an experienced senior finance professional, ideally with a background as a finance director or senior finance controller within the media and advertising sector, to manage accounting functions for various clients. This role is initially part-time with potential for full-time employment soon.
The ideal candidate will lead key project finance initiatives, shape project development, and work closely with client leadership to solve finance and accounting challenges. Knowledge of systems like Media Ocean and MS Dynamics is essential. Strategic finance and operational experience are advantageous.
As a strategic partner, you will interpret client briefs, challenge assumptions, and ensure clear project delivery formats.
Responsibilities
- Drive performance through analysis and decision support, identifying new opportunities for commercial value.
- Contribute to achieving profitability targets and managing burn rate.
- Communicate financial performance to boards and investors.
- Analyze data to extract insights, ensuring data accuracy and automation.
- Support profitable growth domestically and internationally.
- Utilize systems like Media Ocean, MS Dynamics, and Netsuite effectively.
- Collaborate with management to develop and implement business strategies.
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and liquidity management.
- Oversee timely delivery of finance services across jurisdictions.
- Manage contract governance and ensure costs are properly accounted for.
- Ensure contractual commitments are met and aligned with global practices.
Requirements
- Experienced FD or FC with background in media, advertising, or private equity.
- Strong knowledge of media systems such as Media Ocean, MS Dynamics, and Netsuite.
- Accounting qualification (ACA, CA, CPA, CIMA, ACCA) or MBA with relevant experience.
- Excellent analytical and data analysis skills.
- Experience in high-growth environments, ideally in startups or scaleups, and understanding of larger media and advertising businesses.
Financial Analysis Manager
Posted 26 days ago
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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
Posted 15 days ago
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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.
Eatons Finance Early Talent Leadership Development Progra.
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Financial Planning & Analysis
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Your new company
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!
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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 .
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Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
Posted 7 days ago
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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 bank holidays
- Life assurance;
- Pension scheme;
- Charitable Giving via payroll (Give as You Earn);
- Cycle to work scheme;
- Free annual flu jab;
- Free eye test;
- Employee Assistant Programme;
- Access to product discounts;
- Organised social events;
- Free parking.