Group Financial Planning Manager

Job Description

Company Details & Job Overview:Based on the outskirts of Blackburn, this fast paced, highly successful group boast a number of industry awards and are one of the fastest growth business units in the UK. Operating across the globe they offer state of the art offices, with a number of on-sitefacilities. Within easy commute from the M65, they are a business who strive on quality and actively seek to promote from within. With a number of areas in growth, they have a newly established position within the finance function. Seen as a local employerof choice the group offer a number of employment benefits. Benefits:Flexible working pattern (Core hours 5 days a week in the office)Enhanced holidaysBonus schemeLife assuranceYour New Role As Group Financial Planning Manager:In this newly created role you will be responsible for managing the business planning processes to include the production of annual budgets, weekly rolling forecasting and the long-term financial planning in a dynamic, fast paced business.Reporting directly to the Head of Group FP&A, this role will suit an experienced FP&A professional that understands business performance, looking beyond the P&L you shall add value to help further develop this area of the business.Duties & ResponsibilitiesManage team members, including performance management and developmentLead the business planning processes, focusing on key business drivers Manage the forecasting process, ensuring it reflects the most up-to-date financial information.Work closely with business units to capture and incorporate changes in market conditions, sales forecasts, and operational developments, reporting regularly to senior managementDrive the annual budgeting process , working closely with stakeholders to gather input and align budgeting goals with the companys strategic objectivesPrepare, consolidate, and review the budget, ensuring accuracy in adherence to financial guidelines. Create, and maintain financial models, long term forecasts and scenario planning to support strategic decision makingImprove forecasting processes and procedureAct as a key contributor to the continual improvement of the SAP planning tools, making recommendations fto enhance and streamline processesSupport the Audit cycle Continually review best practice to support the evolution of the planning processExperience & Qualifications Required To Apply:To be considered for this role you shall be a qualified accountant (CIMA ACA ACCA) with experience in a similar Financial Planning role. With strong attention to detail you shall have a strong understanding across financial planning and analysis, preferablyin a managerial capacity. With the ability to produce, and maintain financial models you shall have the ability to proritise workload in a fast-paced environment. Salary And Reward On Offer:With a competitive salary you will be working alongside like-minded professionals in an environment where there is opportunity to develop and progress. There are many on-site facilities and the office space is a collaborative area where divisions and departmentsfacilitate and welcome interaction across all levels. There are a number of benefits and as the business continue to grow, so to will the ability to add value in a fast-paced, award winning business. This role is being handled by Darren Cadman, Kenton Black Finance Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the financearena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating fromlocal offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.