Are you a talented, analytical self-starter? Do you thrive on solving complex issues? If you're looking for a career in a vibrant, challenging environment with good career progression and a diverse, inclusive culture, this may be the role for you.

Churchill Howard are excited to be working with a well-respected, listed Midlands organisation in their search for a FP&A Manager. The organisation is ethically minded with a diverse, inclusive culture.

The person will take responsibility for managing the forecasting and planning activities of the business, acting as a virtual business partner to finance and having high visibility with the board.

Key responsibilities will include:
• Leading and co-ordinating the budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, with buy in from key stakeholders across the business.
• Analyse and interpret weekly and monthly performance, highlighting and understanding issues and opportunities with appropriate recommendations. Provide insight to senior management on a range of pertinent issues.
• Working closely with other finance teams to enhance the forecasting of working capital to improve cash flow forecasting accuracy.
• Support the financial reporting team in reviewing monthly results, providing commentaries and analysis to understanding variances.
• Challenge the cost base and identify opportunities for savings and efficiencies.
• Support the measurement of initiatives to assess performance against key success criteria.
• Support the development of financial systems across the business where appropriate.
• Act as a catalyst for change and deliver process improvement across the budgeting and forecasting process.

The successful candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with a strong technical background coupled with demonstrable commercial acumen. In addition, they will need excellent influencing and communication skills to liaise at senior level, have advanced Excel capabilities and possess the confidence and ability to challenge behaviours and develop and deliver strategies for improvement.

Applicants of all ages and backgrounds with the relevant skills and experience are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for immediate consideration. Churchill Howard acts in its capacity as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for temporary recruitment.