Financial Planning Analyst

The FP&A Lead role is responsible for assisting our clients functions globally. This role will assist in the prep of commercial and operational analysis, as well as preparing reporting packages used to communicate business performance to senior stakeholders. This role is encouraged to harmonise with senior level management regarding actual and forecasted financial performance as well as drive performance improvements and engagement across functions.

Client Details

Our client is a market leading Global Manufacturing Business with a range of Specialisms across various Industries. Locally they've flourished following an exciting period for business transformation and growth. Based in Glasgow, this role will offer hybrid working and free parking.

Description

The successful candidate will likely have the following responsibilities:

• Support Financial Controller in calculation and monitoring of various outlook analytics (e.g., Revenue, Standard Margin, Other Cost of Sales, SG&A, Shippable Backlog, Book, and Bill)
• You will act as a business partner to the management team and working cross-functionally with key collaborators across the business.
• Coordinate and review quarterly forecast submissions from business sites and ensure plans are in place to achieve quarterly and annual targets.
• Balance Sheet Reviews
• Preparation of monthly financials for submission to Financial Controller for review.
• Support in completion of Annual Operating Plan
• Active participation in monthly and/or quarterly outlook calls with the business sites
• Improve reporting processes to enhance global team efficiency.
• Track and review product pricing and cost development to ensure profitability targets are achieved.
• Assist Finance leadership with special projects as needed!
• Lead in audit, year end and internal control queries
• Responsible for analysing our net sales/purchase exposure to foreign currency and maintaining their FX hedge.
• Ensure accounting policies align with the relevant accounting standards and that Emerson CP&Ps are followed.
• Build and maintain systems and procedures to ensure the efficient and effective management of the company's finances to align with corporate objectives.
• Submit monthly finance schedules including Forecasts, Destination Sales, Product Group and Kind of Business (KOB) reports to HFM liaising with Financial Controller.
• Prepare schedules for external auditors collaborating closely with other departments as required.

Profile

The successful candidate will likely have the following profile:

* Qualified accountant of a recognised professional body with post qualification experience.
* Proven experience in leading the management accounts & experience in financial planning and analysis.
* Experience in Oracle, SmartView and HFM desirable
* Strong proficiency in using Excel and build analytical tools to aid decision making.

Job Offer

This role offers a competitive salary between �50,000-�55,000 plus benefits.