Job Title: Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join our team at {company}. This role will play a key part in driving financial strategy, cost analysis, and operational efficiencies across our global manufacturing operations.
Main Responsibilities:
* Financial Reporting & Analysis: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis for manufacturing and supply chain operations.
* Create financial models and conduct analyses to assess strategic initiatives, offering support for senior management in decision-making.
* Cost & Profitability Insights: Partner with factory teams and product development to provide financial insights on new product launches as well as process improvement opportunities.
* Improve transparency and understanding of cost structures across factories and product lines.
* Capital Expenditure Management: Manage the capital expenditure process for operations, including supporting the evaluation of capital investments, and reporting across multiple sites.
* Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial transparency and cost control.
* Work closely with key stakeholders on business-wide projects.
* Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with business goals.
Requirements:
* Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CPA) or BA/BS in Finance/Accounting or a related field.
* 7+ years experience in financial management, ideally within manufacturing or supply chain operations.
* Strong cost control, budgeting, and financial modeling expertise.
* Experience working with ERP systems.
* Proactive, with a solutions-driven mindset and ability to drive efficiencies.
* Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with a commercial outlook.
* Willingness to travel occasionally.