As the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, you will play a crucial role in budgeting, forecasting, planning, and reporting.   This is an opportunity to showcase your expertise in managing budgets and forecasts and providing financial support to diverse departments.    Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will help develop business strategies and forecasts, while controlling costs through budgeting and detailed reviews. Your financial analysis skills will be key in supporting contract negotiations and driving operational performance.    You will also manage a team of finance professionals, provide support and guidance to the business, prepare and review financial reports, and work closely with the Group Financial Controller.    You will be responsible for constructing and validating the underlying data for cost modelling of commercial opportunities and projects, and adding insight to financial data, to aid operations and commercial to understand past performance and influence the future. Prepare comprehensive financial forecasts and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support future business strategies, assist in contract negotiations by conducting detailed financial analysis and investment appraisals, capital expenditure, and fixed asset processes.    To excel in this role, you should hold a professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) and possess strong leadership abilities.    Your commercial understanding, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills will enable effective collaboration with stakeholders at all levels. Proficiency in Excel and accounting software is essential.    There is an opportunity for growth and progression.    This is a large complex business with a lot of moving parts, you’ll need to be able to think on your feet and be happy to adapt quickly. An attractive six figure package is on offer.     No CV? No problem, please contact Richard Newcombe at Oakhill Recruitment – all emails/numbers lead to