Group Planning and Reporting Manager

Job DescriptionGroup Planning and Reporting Manager, LancashireUp to £75,000 + excellent benefits, pension, bonusAn ideal role for an ACA or ACCA looking for a first move from practice or a subsequent move in industry.Our client is a highly profitable and growing £200m turnover Group. A high profile and respected player in its sector the business has enjoyed a track record of profitable expansion reaching back more than 40 years through shrewd and conservative management.The business has a highly flexible hybrid working policy.With a mainly centralised finance function the key role of the Group Planning & Reporting Manager is being created, both to support one of the Group’s key operating divisions and also with Group Finance responsibilities too.The RoleReporting to the Group Financial Controller key responsibilities encompass the following:-Commercial Business Partnering: Providing Financial insight, support and challenge to the leadership team of one of the group’s key operating divisions; involvement in divisional business performance reviewsFinancial Reporting and Control: Preparation of management accounts and review of key balance sheet controls for one of the Group’s key operating divisionsCashflow forecasting and working capital managementCapex and investment appraisals for new developments and projectsOngoing development of systems, controls and processesBudgeting and ForecastingThe CandidateThe ideal candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified, and will combine solid technical knowledge with strong relationship building and people management skills.The business is interested in candidates who are already working in industry as well as candidates wishing to make a first move into industry (the business is happy to support the learning curve that such a move will entail)This is a broad and fascinating role which will enable you to rapidly develop a broad set of core skills with which to progress your career further in a successful, growing and substantial Group offering an interesting, diverse and challenging role.