Financial Planning Analyst

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This position is within Sample Management Solutions FP&A team and will be responsible for day-to-day activities including data analysis for financial reporting, forecasting, and planning. Support data-driven decision making by providing management reports & analysis of monthly results and forecasts. Perform work to assist in the analysis of cost structure, profitability, and key performance metrics. Support the development of budgets and forecasts for functional spending areas and perform ad hoc analysis, as needed.

The position is based on site in Irlam, Manchester

What You’ll Do…

Serve as a business partner to the operating team to drive business initiatives, growth, and profitability.

Provide timely, relevant financial information to develop action plans to meet targets.

Financial analysis for Gross Margin, Operating Expenses and Headcount.

Trusted finance operations partner to the business leaders and internal support functions (HR, IT, Facilities, Commercial, Legal, Facilities).

Partner with business unit leaders to drive profitability improvements.

Analyze and interpret data trends and present results.

Improve visibility to costs, lead cost out initiatives.

Prepare margin & variance analysis, understand the impact from cost changes, mix etc.

Develop and report headlight metrics, perform data analysis on key business metrics.

Support development of forecasts, annual operating plan, and multi-year plans.

Monthly / quarterly forecasting and monitoring of risk and opportunities.

High quality Monthly and quarterly management reporting.

Support customer pricing analysis for the division/business units.

Engage with commercial team in deal reviews, provide guidance on pricing, payment terms, highlight and address financial risks proactively.

Develop business cases for growth initiatives in partnership with the business, functional leads, and commercial team.

Drive controllership awareness and compliance with business policies and controls:

Ensure compliance with US GAAP and business accounting policies and procedures.

Develop and maintain processes to support a strong controls environment.

Support internal and external audits.

What You'll Bring

Education: Bachelor’s degree Finance and Accounting, MBA would be a plus.

5+ Years of experience in an FP&A function in a manufacturing environment.

Demonstrated track record of business partnership in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal/written communication and presentation skills.

Strong process improvement mindset and cross functional engagement. Project management skills. Six Sigma and/or Lean trained would be an added advantage.

Highly proficient in ERP & Financial applications (Oracle, OneStream), Excel skills, PowerPoint, data analytics tools (Tableau, Datawarehouse, Sales Force etc.).

SQL and VBA skills are a plus.

Demonstrate sound work ethic, respect and cultural sensitivity and awareness.

Strong analytical/problem solving skills.

Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines.

A sense of urgency and self-motivation, with a personal commitment to meeting deadlines.

Occasional travel may be required

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