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Are you an experienced FP&A professional looking to join a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Do you thrive in periods of change and enjoy shaping business processes? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We're currently seeking a FP&A Analyst to join our growing team. This role will focus on commercial sales, reporting, budgeting, and supporting a period of transformation within the business. You will play a key part in standardising processes and providing insightful financial analysis to help drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Monthly Sales Analysis & Reporting: Create and distribute standard reports to the commercial departments, providing insights into trends, customers, and products.
ERP System Transition: Assist with the standardisation of processes for the new ERP system they had implemented in October. Collaborate closely with the team to ensure smooth integration and functionality.
Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, providing them with relevant financial data and insights.
BI Reporting Development: Work alongside our Data Architect to improve and develop BI reporting, ensuring actionable insights are delivered.
Sales Initiative Tracker: Track key sales initiatives, focusing on business growth, and provide regular updates on progress.
Cost Savings & Collaboration: Collaborate with the Cost Accountant to identify and implement cost-saving measures across the business.
P&L & Fixed Asset Management: Manage the top section of the P&L, review capital expenditure requests, and track project spends, ensuring assets are accurately recorded and maintained.

Ideal Candidate:

Qualifications: A qualified finance professional (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent). While there is currently no qualified individual in the team, we would ideally like someone who holds a relevant qualification.
Experience: Manufacturing experience is preferred. You should be comfortable with fast-paced, changing environments and have a strong grasp of Excel for data manipulation and reporting.
Skills: Advanced Excel skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Personality: A proactive individual who enjoys problem-solving and working collaboratively with different departments.

Salary & Benefits:

Competitive salary range plus bonus earning potential.
Full-time, office-based role with potential flexible hours (Monday to Thursday 8:30am-5pm, Friday 8:30am-3pm).
Opportunity to grow in a supportive environment with a focus on business transformation.

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where you can make a real impact, apply now and join us on this exciting journey

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