186 Strategic Finance jobs in the United Kingdom

Your new company
As a Strategic Finance Business Partner, you will have a comprehensive understanding of all the service offerings of their business, the markets in which they operate and their asset capabilities and profitability. This role focusses on partnering with global functions to evaluate new investment opportunities, whether through growth or acquisition. You will build financial models, challenge assumptions, develop scenarios with an understanding of risks, and enhance financial awareness and influence decisions to achieve four times revenue growth by 2030.
You'll ensure functions follow governance processes and investment proposals are supported with strong business cases backed by solid financial reasoning. Presenting clear reports and insights to leadership is crucial. The role also involves supporting M&A activities, participating in all stages from negotiation to successful deal completion and integration into the network.


Your new role
Be a Strategic Partner: Partner global functions with a focus on Business Intelligence and Strategic Business Development, supporting the financial appraisal of new investment opportunities either through organic growth or acquisition. Go beyond the finance boundaries, challenging and influencing assumptions and scenarios, understanding the investment strategies and risk associated with them. Present and report the impact of these initiatives on the long-term finance plan.
Enhance financial awareness and education within these global functions.
Support the asset strategy: Develop financial analysis linked to asset strategy, modelling scenarios, making recommendations and influencing decisions for the path toward four times revenue growth to FY30. This will involve working closely with the site leadership and finance teams.
Be the finance lead on global projects: Serve as the finance lead for projects initiated by global functions, ensuring a robust business case throughout the approval and execution process. Ensure finance requirements are integrated during project scoping, and consult stakeholders to consider various financial elements effectively.
Ensure adherence to governance: Work in close collaboration with the global functions, providing guidance and support throughout the project governance and approval process, ensuring that business cases supporting the request are robust and underpinned by a comprehensive financial rationale.
Tell the Story Behind the Numbers:
Prepare and present reports, business cases, and performance analyses-turning complex data into clear, actionable insights for leadership.
Champion Process Improvement: Lead initiatives to enhance the finance systems, processes and tools. Own the template for business case appraisal, ensuring a consistent and repeatable approach to financial appraisal and scenario analysis.
Support M&A activity: On an ad-hoc basis for potential future M&A activities get involved with all stages of the deal process from the initial negotiation, due diligence and integration from signing to closing
Understand the importance of strategy and its role in driving a business forward.
Natural self-starter with a systematic and dynamic approach to work
Ability to influence senior stakeholders
Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate and convey concise information.
High level of attention to detail with very good analytical and data management skills.
Experience of working with multi-site, multinational organisations in different time zones.
Able to build and maintain effective and credible relationships with key stakeholders.
Experience with mergers and acquisitions and finance integration is preferable.
What you'll need to succeed
Proven experience working with multi-site, multinational organisations across various time zones, with strong stakeholder management skills.
Able to build trust and maintain effective and credible relationships with key stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills that facilitate delivering concise information and successful influencing of senior stakeholders.
Self-motivated, systematic, and dynamic approach to work; capable of challenging the status quo confidently and effectively.
Strong analytical abilities for presenting complex data in a structured, result-oriented manner, with high attention to detail.
Appreciation of the importance of strategy in driving business forward
Experience with M&A activities is preferable.
What you'll get in return
An attractive salary and benefits package is offered.
What you need to do now
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Financial Analysis & Management Reporting Accountant - Permanent

Location : Melton Mowbray

Salary: Up to 45,000

Working set up: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 08:00am - 17:00pm

Are you an analytical finance professional seeking a role where your insight drives real business impact? We are looking for a Financial Analysis & Management Reporting Accountant to take ownership of product costing and financial analysis, ensuring accurate reporting and supporting key strategic decisions.

What You'll Do:

• Manage and enhance the Product Costing Model to deliver accurate operational and sales margin data.
• Provide timely variance analysis and advise on cost improvements and efficiency gains.
• Support month-end and year-end accounts preparation, audit activities, and cashflow management.
• Collaborate with operations, purchasing, and senior management on budgeting and forecasting.
• Evaluate production changes, new technology, and make/buy decisions to maintain profitability.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven financial or management accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in SAP (CO module) and advanced MS Office skills.
• Confident communicator able to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to see both the big picture and fine detail.

Why apply?

Advance your finance career by leading product costing, driving insightful analysis, and influencing strategic decisions in a dynamic manufacturing environment with opportunities for growth, autonomy, and professional development.

Financial Analysis & Management Reporting Accountant - Permanent

Location : Melton Mowbray

Salary: Up to 45,000

Working set up: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 08:00am - 17:00pm

Are you an analytical finance professional seeking a role where your insight drives real business impact? We are looking for a Financial Analysis & Management Reporting Accountant to take ownership of product costing and financial analysis, ensuring accurate reporting and supporting key strategic decisions.

What You'll Do:

• Manage and enhance the Product Costing Model to deliver accurate operational and sales margin data.
• Provide timely variance analysis and advise on cost improvements and efficiency gains.
• Support month-end and year-end accounts preparation, audit activities, and cashflow management.
• Collaborate with operations, purchasing, and senior management on budgeting and forecasting.
• Evaluate production changes, new technology, and make/buy decisions to maintain profitability.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven financial or management accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in SAP (CO module) and advanced MS Office skills.
• Confident communicator able to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to see both the big picture and fine detail.

Why apply?

Advance your finance career by leading product costing, driving insightful analysis, and influencing strategic decisions in a dynamic manufacturing environment with opportunities for growth, autonomy, and professional development.

About Exscientia

Exscientia is an AI-driven pharmatech company committed to discovering, designing and developing the best possible drugs in the fastest and most effective manner. Exscientia developed the first-ever functional precision oncology platform to successfully guide treatment selection and improve patient outcomes in a prospective interventional clinical study, as well as to progress AI-designed small molecules into the clinical setting. Our pipeline demonstrates our ability to rapidly translate scientific concepts into precision-designed therapeutic candidates, with more than 25 projects underway. By designing better drugs, faster, we believe the best ideas of science can rapidly become the best medicines for patients.


The Role

Here at Exscientia, we drive for innovation in all aspects of our business. That’s why we are building our finance function in a way that means every member of the team directly contributes to the operational excellence of our technology and drug discovery organisation. To help us achieve this vision, we are looking for talented professionals with a background in finance, data analytics or business process automation to take full ownership for the production, forecasting and analysis of operational metrics for key segments of our business. You will be excited by the prospect of working directly with our fantastic drug discovery and technology leaders, helping them with your intimate knowledge of their segment by translating financial and operational data into meaningful insights to guide operational decisions. You will also have a structured approach to problem solving and an affinity for systems and automation, as you will play an active role in our vision to encode and automate our business. 


You Will Have The Opportunity To:

• Take end-to-end ownership for the forecasting and analysis of financial and non-financial metrics for your business segment
• Build strong relationships with Team, Project and C-Suite Leaders; be allowed to “run with it” and shape the conversation to your stakeholders
• Be an active player in driving our automation, integration and process improvement initiatives in order to maximise the effectiveness of our analytics and business support
• Work in a flexible environment with global exposure
• Get involved in projects, such as building our FP&A system, and work with subject matter experts that span multiple disciplines of finance.

Requirements

• Background in finance, business systems or data analytics

• An understanding of or previous exposure to financial planning and accounting practices (IFRS, US GAAP, SOX) would be beneficial, but not required

• Analytical mindset, structured thinking and a customer-focussed approach

• Natural business acumen and ability to quickly navigate new and complex requirements

• Affinity to high tech products, drug discovery & development etc. is desirable.

Benefits

• Join our inclusive, collaborative and intellectually stimulating organisation with strong company values.
• As a learning organisation, we provide access to learning and development opportunities and will place you at the forefront of your career growth at Exscientia.
• We employ brilliant people so we pay highly competitive salaries. Additionally, all our employees are eligible for a company-wide annual bonus and receive both a new joiner and annual share award.
• Enjoy our generous holiday allowance and flexible working approach to find a healthy work-life balance that works for you.
• Create amazing memories or progress your personal and professional development with our four-week paid sabbatical after four years of service.
• We’re leading the way in progressive leave, offering enhanced policies such as generous parental leave, surrogacy, menopause, and family emergency leave so you feel supported no matter the life event.
• Additionally, we support childcare costs for children aged 0-5 through our affordable childcare scheme.
• Take advantage of two generous salary exchange schemes to claim discounts on a brand new electric vehicle and cycling equipment worth up to £3,500.
• As a healthcare company, we understand the importance of health and wellbeing so we provide comprehensive private health insurance, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• We also provide plenty of access to mental health support including therapy and counselling sessions plus an employee assistance program for help with lifestyle issues such as bereavement, family problems or money management.
• To help safeguard the future for you and your loved ones, we also offer pension and life cover.
• Help yourself to free drinks and snacks in our fully stocked kitchens. Join your colleagues in one of our many breakout areas and get to know the people you are working with. Some of the best ideas start with a coffee break!
• Feel inspired in our high spec labs where you will use state-of-the-art equipment and instrumentation that enable you to do your best work.
• We’ll even support your home office environment with an allowance for furniture and equipment to make your space as comfortable and productive as possible.
• Learn more about why our team enjoy working at Exscientia here

Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant
Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: Up to 55,000 + benefits

We are currently seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant to join a food manufacturing business in West Yorkshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with strong analytical skills and experience in financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making.

• Collect data from multiple platforms and consolidate it into a single source for accurate reporting and analysis.

• Provide insight to drive business performance and support strategic decisions.

• Communicate financial information effectively to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in Power BI or a similar tool.

• Experience in financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in a growing business and make a real impact on financial performance.

To apply: Please submit your CV for immediate consideration.

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 Accountant
Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: Up to 55,000 + benefits

We are currently seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant to join a food manufacturing business in West Yorkshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with strong analytical skills and experience in financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making.

• Collect data from multiple platforms and consolidate it into a single source for accurate reporting and analysis.

• Provide insight to drive business performance and support strategic decisions.

• Communicate financial information effectively to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in Power BI or a similar tool.

• Experience in financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in a growing business and make a real impact on financial performance.

To apply: Please submit your CV for immediate consideration.