Rutherford Briant are pleased to be exclusively partnering with a long-standing client to recruit the newly created position of FP&A Analyst.
The role has been created to enhance analysis, reporting and support profitable growth and decision making within the group working closely with senior business leaders to help drive performance through insight. This is an office-based role in Latchingdon, Essex.
Key Responsibilities
*Sales and margin analysis and insight
*Support month and year end accounting process through finance ownership of Stock/WIP and Revenue and Margin analysis/reporting including review of project profitability
*Maintain and improve operating cost model including updating of inputs
*Collaborate and support Commercial Team with customer pricing proposals
*Review, maintain, and enhance suite of KPIs and develop reporting dashboards in Power BI (or equivalent)
*Lead budgeting and forecasting processes with accurate and timely inputs
*Preparation and co-ordination of board reporting packs and papers including clear variance analysis
*Work cross-functionally and provide actionable insights to other teams including Commercial, Operations, Engineering, Quality, IT and HR
*Preparation and evaluation of business cases for investments in machinery and other
*Analysis of market to understand relative performance and identification of commercial opportunities and provide insight to business leaders
*Support in other areas including insurance and other overhead cost renewals
Skills/Competencies
*Strong proficiency in financial modelling, planning tools, and Power BI or similar, as well as Microsoft Excel and Power Point
*Experience handling financial data and building reports/dashboards
*Solid foundation in finance and accounting principles
*Analytical mindset with attention to detail and initiative
*Confident communicator with strong commercial awareness
Knowledge, Experience, Qualifications
*Previous experience in an FP&A role
*Cost accounting or manufacturing experience
*Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)
If you would like to learn more about this role then please contact Andy Dowsett at Rutherford Briant Recruitment.

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