Financial Planning & Analysis Manager The Role This position reports directly to the Head of Finance and is perfect for a technically strong accountant who wants to take the next step into management accounting, controlling, or commercial business partnering. You'll be responsible for managing key financial reporting, supporting month-end close, overseeing liquidity planning, and helping drive improvements across both finance operations and wider business processes. Key Responsibilities • Lead on P&L and balance sheet reporting for month-end close and financial planning. • Collaborate with Financial Accounting, Treasury, and AR teams to coordinate account reconciliations. • Act as the FP&A team's primary point of contact for internal liquidity forecasting and treasury reporting. • Produce insightful P&L and HQ-level commentary ahead of reviews with the Head of Finance. • Coordinate and deliver technical elements of financial planning, including budget and forecast submissions. • Support the development and enforcement of group accounting and controlling guidelines. • Drive cash flow forecasting and provide insight to support strategic decisions. • Identify and implement continuous improvements in financial processes and reporting systems. About You • Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) with experience in a finance or FP&A environment. • Strong understanding of financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes. • Detail-oriented with a proactive mindset-comfortable taking ownership and pushing for better ways of working. • Exposure to SAP and BI tools (e.g., Business Objects) is a plus, but not essential. • Thrives in fast-paced, engineering or project-based environments.. Location : Milton Keynes, United Kingdom