Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant

• Leading the full Group budget process, ensuring systems and cost centre data (including employees and fleet) are fully up to date
• Producing Group-level P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow statements
• Updating periodic forecasts and preparing CEO/CFO reporting packs
• Issuing and maintaining board reporting templates for divisional MDs and Business Finance Partners
• Acting as system owner for key financial platforms including Essbase and Infor BI, and supporting Agresso Financials, Eyeshare and M3
• Developing and maintaining Microsoft Access databases
• Consolidating, interrogating and analysing financial data from multiple systems
• Supporting preparation of Group management accounts and issuing all management reporting
• Completing HMRC payment submissions every six months
• Managing P11D returns
• Providing ad‑hoc financial analysis as required

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience in management accounts and budgeting processes
• Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• SQL and VBA experience is an advantage
• Commercially aware while maintaining strong financial discipline
• Able to evaluate business opportunities with a focus on risk and profitability
• Understand key business drivers and seek continuous improvement
• Deliver accurate, timely reporting and builds strong relationships across Group Finance
• Confident in presenting, explaining numbers and writing reports
• Comfortable challenging assumptions and driving change
• Highly organised, structured and deadline‑driven

SQL and VBA experience is an advantage

• Competitive base salary
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension
• Holidays: 23 days + statutory holidays
• Hybrid working
• Free onsite parking
• PHS Perks (retail discounts) Access to the PHS Shop
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Online GP access for you and your family
• 24 hour personal welfare helpline